Linwood 01:  6 x 4 x 3 cm (2.4 x 1.6 x 1.2 inches) -  $15.00

Linwood 02:  7 x 4 x 3.5 cm (2.8 x 1.6 x 1.4 inches) - $15.00 sold

Calcite on matrix:  Several calcite crystals to 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) are heavily coating a limestone matrix base.  A few crystals have rubs along edges that are most exposed and some contacting along the edges but overall a fine miniature from this mine.

Calcite on matrix:  Calcite crystals up to 1 - 1.5 cm (0.4 to 0.6 inches) across an edge are nearly coating a limestone base.  Very minor contacting along a couple edges but in excellent shape as a whole.

Linwood 03:  7.5 x 7 x 4.5 cm (3 x 2.8 x 1.8 inches) - $15.00

Linwood 04:  11 x 9 x 3 cm (4.3 x 3.5 x 1.2 inches) - $15.00

Calcite on matrix:  Calcite crystals ranging in size from 0.8 to 2 cm (quarter inch to 0.8 inches) are located on a limestone base.  A few crystals have some rubs or nicks, including the back edge of the largest crystal (this is visible in the photographs but looks a little more severe in the photos than it really appears in person) and typical contact along edges.  The damage to the main crystal does, in my opinion, detract from the specimen enough to make it more of a reference specimen for this locality.

Calcite on matrix:  A two-sided specimen featuring a drusy coated limestone front with a single 2 cm (0.8 inch) calcite crystal positioned in a small crevice in the limestone.  The calcite is undamaged.  The back side has several smaller calcite crystals on the limestone base.  Some contacting is found along one edge.  A good reference specimen for the locality.

Linwood 05:  14 x 10 x 5 cm (5.5 x 3.9 x 2 inches) - $50.00

Linwood 06:  13 x 12 x 4 cm (5.1 x 4.7 x 1.6 inches)- $50.00

Calcite on matrix:  Fine cabinet sized specimen featuring calcite crystals heavily coating a limestone matrix base.  The calcites primarily range in size from 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 inches) across.  Just a few crystals on the specimen have any sort of contact or rubs - for a cabinet sized piece from this location it is in great shape.

Calcite on matrix:  Cabinet sized specimen featuring a limestone matrix entirely covered with calcite crystals.  The calcites range in size from just a few millimeters up to one crystal that is 3 cm (1.2 inches) on edge.  An area of contact is found on the lower left portion of this specimen.  This could be carefully trimmed to improve the specimen.  Otherwise, just a few trivial small rubs or nicks on the remainder of the specimen.

Linwood 07:  12 x 9.5 x 2.5 cm (4.7 x 3.7 x 1 inches) $20.00

Linwood 18:  4 x 3.5 x 2 cm (1.6 x 1.4 x 0.8 inches) - $12.00

Calcite with Calcite/Marcasite inclusions:  A highly dissolved (but stable) limestone matrix base is nearly coated entirely on the top with small calcite crystals and a small pocket of larger crystals toward the back of the specimen.  The calcite crystals in the back are up to 3.2 cm (1.3 inches) across.  The largest crystal at the left has some inclusions of likely marcasite.  Some contacting is present to the upper right edge of the specimen, otherwise clean.

 Calcite:  Scalenohedral calcite crystals are positioned on a limestone shard.  One of the larger calcite crystals is slightly tipped but other than typical slight edge contact, no other damage.  Nice miniature from this mine.

Linwood 09:  8 x 6 x 5 cm (3.2 x 2.4 x 2 inches) - $40.00

Linwood 17:  4.5 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm (1.8 x 1.4 x 0.5 inches) - $12.00

Calcite on matrix:  A single large (for the locality) 6 cm (2.4 inch) calcite crystal with many smaller calcites is perched on a limestone matrix.  There are many options to display this specimen, however the bottom left photo may be the best given the crystal structure present and the fact that there is a ding on the upper left corner of the crystal.  Normally I do not buy anything that has a ding on it, but given the large crystal size and multiple display options, I went ahead and purchased this one.  Individual crystals of this size are not available in great numbers from the mine.

Calcite:  Very nice small miniature sized specimen featuring three dominant calcite crystals.  Just a little bit of matrix on the base.  Damage wise there is a teeny tiny rub on the left edge of the furthest left crystal - this could probably be remedied with mineral oil.  Extremely minor contact on the back of one calcite crystal where it joins the matrix.  All in all fine miniature.

Linwood 21:  13.5 x 9 x 8.5 cm (5.3 x 3.5 x 3.35 inches) - $60.00 sold

Linwood 12:  14 x 9 x 10 cm (5.5 x 3.5 x 3.9 inches)- $60.00

Calcite:  A chunk of limestone is completely covered on all sides but the back with calcite crystals.  The calcites are predominantly rhombohedral and range from a few millimeters across a face on the front to larger crystals on the top up to 1.7 cm (0.6 inches).  Just a couple small dings are seen here and there - for the number of crystals and the size of the specimen, this one is in good shape compared to the majority of pieces in this size.  Some phantom marcasite crystals are seen underneath the calcite crystals as well. sold

Calcite, Pyrite, Marcasite:  Very nice cabinet sized specimen that has a good coverage of calcite crystallization nearly all around the specimen except on the back.  Somewhat cloudy or opaque calcite crystals up to 3 cm (1.2 inches) cover the limestone base along with pockets of pyrite both on the matrix and on/in some calcite crystals.  Minor marcasite in association.  Contacting along the edge and rubs to a calcite on the back are the only areas of damage.  Quality large hand sized specimen from this mine.

Linwood 13:  12 x 11 x 5 cm (4.7 x 4.3 x 2 inches) - $50.00

Linwood 22:  17 x 10.5 x 4 cm (6.7 x 4.1 x 1.6 inches) - $60.00

Calcite, Marcasite:  Neat "mound-like" specimen featuring a dense covering of small (less than a centimeter) calcites with scattered marcasite clusters that wrap around to the back side of the piece.  Specimen is somewhat unique in my experience in terms of the shape and crystal coverage, and the marcasites add a nice touch.  Contacting is present and confined to the back of the specimen.  It does need a little assistance to sit up for display.  The photos do not totally convey the piece entirely.

Calcite with Marcasite inclusions:  Excellent cabinet to large cabinet sized specimen featuring mostly scalenohedral calcite crystals, some of which have pronounced marcasite inclusions, especially at the bottom right corner of the specimen.  The marcasites occur as inclusions in lines on crystal edges as the bottom two photos show.  Some contacting is found on the right side of the piece but otherwise damage is quite minimal, even for a piece of this size.

Linwood 15:  8.5 x 8 x 3 cm (3.35 x 3.2 x 1.2 inches) - $30.00

Linwood 23:  3.2 x 2.5 cm, 5 cm tall (1.3 x 1 inches, 2 inches tall) - $12.00

Calcite, Marcasite on matrix:  Small cabinet specimen featuring a limestone base entirely covered with scalenohedral calcites of varying sizes.  The larger crystals are near the edge of the specimen and are up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) in length.  Marcasite is in association with the specimen.  One calcite along the edge of the specimen is cleaved but does not really detract from the overall appearance.

Single partial stacked calcite crystal with minor marcasite on the back.  Crystal is cleaved on the base allowing for display as shown in left photograph.  Very, very slight rub on left back quadrant of the upper termination.

Linwood 19:  5 x 4 x 2 cm (2 x 1.6 x 0.8 inches) - $12.00 sold

Linwood 24:  9.5 x 6 x 3 cm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches) - $30.00 sold

Miniature sized specimen featuring calcite crystals up to 2 cm (0.8 inches) long.  A few crystals along the edge are slightly rubbed as one would expect but all the terminations look intact and undamaged.  Pyrite actually serves as a partial base, the rest is the bottom of the crystals and additional massive calcite.  Good miniature from this mine.

Quality small cabinet to cabinet sized specimen featuring numerous slightly smoky colored calcite crystals upon a cloudy crystallized calcite base.  The darker calcites are included with marcasite giving some of the darker color.  I cannot find any damage to any of the darker scalenohedral calcite crystals - fine specimen from the location with good balance and displayability as it needs no assistance for optimal display.