Missouri Dogtooth Calcite Double - Cadet, Missouri - Specimen #5

A beautifully formed dogtooth calcite double from the classic Cadet, Missouri locality, showcasing two intergrown flat, blade-like scalenohedron points with sharp natural terminations. This elegant piece glows with a warm golden honey translucency throughout, with natural iron-rich inclusions and fine surface texturing that add wonderful character and depth. Measuring approximately 2 inches long, the broad, flattened profile of these intergrown points gives this double a uniquely sculptural quality that sets it apart from more typical dogtooth specimens.

Cadet, Missouri is one of the most celebrated localities for dogtooth calcite in the United States, producing specimens with exceptional clarity, warm golden hues, and classic scalenohedron crystal habit that collectors have prized for generations.

• Specimen #5
• Mineral: Calcite (Dogtooth / Scalenohedron habit)
• Locality: Cadet, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
• Weight: 1.1 oz
• Double intergrown dogtooth calcite points with flat blade-like form
• Sharp natural terminations on both points
• Warm golden honey translucency with natural inclusions
• Approximately 2 inches long
• Includes acrylic display stand
• One-of-a-kind natural specimen

A uniquely shaped and elegantly formed Missouri dogtooth calcite double — a wonderful addition to any Midwest mineral collection!