Dolomite

Dolomite

Trepca complex, Trepca valley, Kosovska Mitrovica, District of Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo

Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral that may be colorless, white, grey, pink, tan, or brown. Typically, the most favored examples are icelike, colorless specimens, bright pink manganese-bearing examples, or pink to brown-toned formations with a saddle-like shape. While fans of crystallography can appreciate good crystal morphology in any form, generally speaking, tan, opaque dolomite is not typically considered a cause for excitement.

However, here is an exception. It is an attractive example with uncommonly large, prominent rhombohedral crystals with razor-sharp edges and a dynamic composition. Joined “just so,” as if to best showcase their geometry, the crystals resemble a modern art sculpture that is dimensional and balanced. Perched atop a matrix of smaller, intergrown crystals, they appear to defy gravity with their size and positioning. With its prominent size and aesthetic form, this piece puts an exciting twist on the often-overlooked subgroup.

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