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Calcite and Sphalerite from Daye Copper Mine, China

Calcite and Sphalerite from Daye Copper Mine, China

Dimension: 9.2cm x 5.1cm x 4cm

Weight: 162g

Locality: Tonglushan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China

 

Excavated in March 2021, this jewel grade Calcite piece exhibit stunning mustard yellow to amber yellow color and the clarity of the gem Calcites is exceptional!  Occurs as rare pentagonal repeated twins crystal habit with fantastic luster, specimens like this are very rare and jealousy hoarded by collectors.  These exquisite Calcite crystals aesthetically perched on a shinny matrix of metallic-black Sphalerite crystals, outstanding!  A striking and well composed specimen from the world renowned Daye Copper Mine represents one of the few top quality Calcite pieces we have seen in recent years, it is for sure a world class Calcite locality by any standard.  Comes with a high quality copper-wired display stand.

 

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    $312.00Price

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