Black Dogtooth Calcite - Mineral Specimen fossils and minerals The ears of a woolly

The ears of a woolly mammoth were smaller than an elephant we see today because they minimized frostbite and heat loss from extreme cold weather

After some clean up

5cm x 4cm x 2cm

Geological Age: 70 mya

Black Dogtooth Calcite - Mineral Specimen fossils and minerals The ears of a woollyMined from: Balochistan, Pakistan Description: This specimen shows a dense cluster of black to dark grey dogtooth calcite crystals, with a distinctive stacked, almost feathered appearance. The crystals have a matte to slightly silky surface, with translucent grey edges where light passes through the thinner terminations. Along the base and edges, smaller secondary calcite crystals create a textured contrast, giving the piece depth and a more complex