Natural optical calcite Clear double refraction crystal in precise columnar shape.- 150.71 g
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Specimen: natural optical calcite crystal from Brazil, a clear doubly refractive crystal in a precise columnar form, weighing 150.71 g.
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Description from the seller
This exceptionally clear free-form Calcite specimen fascinates with its striking transparency and the fine, shimmering internal structures. The precisely cut, columnar shape enhances the mineral's natural light refraction and makes the interior appear like floating feathers and delicate ice veins. Particularly impressive is the clearly visible double refraction – a characteristic feature of high-quality calcites, which creates magical optical depth when looking through the crystal.
The gentle shine of the polished surfaces, combined with the slightly iridescent inclusions, lends this piece a calm, almost ethereal aura, making it both decorative and mineralogically appealing.
Optical Calcite is traditionally associated with clarity and focus. It is said to help organize thoughts, find inner peace, and promote clear perception – a fitting complement to its optical purity.
Stone: A++ High Quality Optical Calcite Crystal
Weight: 150.71 g
Size: 45x34x37 mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
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This exceptionally clear free-form Calcite specimen fascinates with its striking transparency and the fine, shimmering internal structures. The precisely cut, columnar shape enhances the mineral's natural light refraction and makes the interior appear like floating feathers and delicate ice veins. Particularly impressive is the clearly visible double refraction – a characteristic feature of high-quality calcites, which creates magical optical depth when looking through the crystal.
The gentle shine of the polished surfaces, combined with the slightly iridescent inclusions, lends this piece a calm, almost ethereal aura, making it both decorative and mineralogically appealing.
Optical Calcite is traditionally associated with clarity and focus. It is said to help organize thoughts, find inner peace, and promote clear perception – a fitting complement to its optical purity.
Stone: A++ High Quality Optical Calcite Crystal
Weight: 150.71 g
Size: 45x34x37 mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what these shipping costs cover.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.
See also our other listings and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved.
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held lighting underneath the stone to better show the color of the pieces.
Details
Main mineral
Natural optical calcite
Mineral form
Clear double refraction crystal in precise columnar shape.
Weight
150.71 g
Country of origin
Brazil
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers
- Unternehmen:
- Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
- Repräsentant:
- Mario Stieger
- Adresse:
- Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY - Telefonnummer:
- +4917642109788
- Email:
- mario.stieger33@gmail.com
- USt-IdNr.:
- DE329160339
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