L542 calcite 18th Century Italian Fragment Mirror

18th Century Italian Fragment Mirror Interi fragment mirror made from 18th century Italian wood fragments

Ireland (as seen in the last picture copied from the book

occurring as flattened and twinned crystals from the Naica Mine in Chihuahua

They perfectly and effortlessly match the artifact and look as if they naturally grew from the wing

The date of manufacture reflects when she transformed the piece and the period shows the French panel is originally 18th Century

L542 calcite 18th Century Italian Fragment MirrorFishtail selenite on lucite. Fishtail selenite is made up of twin crystals of optical selenite that have grown together in the shape of angel wings or "fishtails." This crystalline form of selenite gypsum is comprised of striations that look like optical light fibers. Unusual in size, these specimens have been mined by hand in Mexico. Size: 14 wide x 8 high x 8 deep