Yellow-black calcite on fluorite. Crystals on matrix - Height: 150 mm - Width: 113 mm- 1279 g - (1)

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Yellow and black calcite on fluorite – Chromatic harmony from Morocco

A powerful and visually extraordinary specimen, where the beauty of yellow and black calcite combines with the geometric structure of gray cubic fluorite. This specimen, originating from the mining regions of Morocco, weighs 1279 grams and measures 150 x 113 x 90 mm, presenting itself as a true work of natural art.

At the center, a group of well-defined calcite crystals dominates, with hues ranging from intense yellow to anthracite black, creating a striking contrast. The gray cubic fluorite, which forms the base of the sample, surrounds and frames the calcite crystals, adding structure and depth to the entire piece.

The combination of these two mineral species is uncommon in nature, and finding such harmony between shapes and colors on such a large scale is rare. The gray fluorite, visible in elegant cubic forms, enhances the aesthetic and scientific value of the sample, serving as a perfect frame for the growth of calcite.

A balanced, massive, and scenographic piece, ideal for collectors seeking complex, aesthetically significant, and hard-to-find items.

Kire Minerals is proud to present this mineralogical encounter between fluorite and calcite, a specimen that tells of hydrothermal environments, chemical balance, and natural beauty in a single, captivating object.

Yellow and black calcite on fluorite – Chromatic harmony from Morocco

A powerful and visually extraordinary specimen, where the beauty of yellow and black calcite combines with the geometric structure of gray cubic fluorite. This specimen, originating from the mining regions of Morocco, weighs 1279 grams and measures 150 x 113 x 90 mm, presenting itself as a true work of natural art.

At the center, a group of well-defined calcite crystals dominates, with hues ranging from intense yellow to anthracite black, creating a striking contrast. The gray cubic fluorite, which forms the base of the sample, surrounds and frames the calcite crystals, adding structure and depth to the entire piece.

The combination of these two mineral species is uncommon in nature, and finding such harmony between shapes and colors on such a large scale is rare. The gray fluorite, visible in elegant cubic forms, enhances the aesthetic and scientific value of the sample, serving as a perfect frame for the growth of calcite.

A balanced, massive, and scenographic piece, ideal for collectors seeking complex, aesthetically significant, and hard-to-find items.

Kire Minerals is proud to present this mineralogical encounter between fluorite and calcite, a specimen that tells of hydrothermal environments, chemical balance, and natural beauty in a single, captivating object.

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Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Yellow-black calcite on fluorite.
Mineral Form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
1279 g
Country of Origin
Morocco
Height
150 mm
Width
113 mm
Depth
90 mm
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