Calcite Crystals - Height: 90 mm - Width: 80 mm- 559 g - (1)
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Calcite crystals from Chenzou, Hunan, China, weighing 559 g with dimensions 90 × 80 × 75 mm, featuring colorless to milky-white crystals with high transparency and scalenohedral to pseudo-hexagonal forms.
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This impressive specimen also comes from the renowned locality of Chenzhou, known for producing high-quality and aesthetic calcites.
It is a striking example of the mineral calcite, composed of a group of robust, colorless to milky-white crystals with very good transparency and beautiful internal rainbow reflections. The dominant feature of the piece is the presence of large, perfectly developed crystals with typical scalenohedral to pseudo-hexagonal forms, giving the specimen a strong three-dimensional presence.
The crystals exhibit a high luster and, in places, delicate growth lines on their faces that enhance their natural structure. Some areas are nearly transparent, allowing a view into the internal structure of the crystals and highlighting their clarity.
The composition is very well balanced—the dominant central crystal is complemented by smaller, aesthetically arranged individuals that create a rich and full appearance. The overall impression is elegant, clean, and highly attractive to collectors.
This impressive specimen also comes from the renowned locality of Chenzhou, known for producing high-quality and aesthetic calcites.
It is a striking example of the mineral calcite, composed of a group of robust, colorless to milky-white crystals with very good transparency and beautiful internal rainbow reflections. The dominant feature of the piece is the presence of large, perfectly developed crystals with typical scalenohedral to pseudo-hexagonal forms, giving the specimen a strong three-dimensional presence.
The crystals exhibit a high luster and, in places, delicate growth lines on their faces that enhance their natural structure. Some areas are nearly transparent, allowing a view into the internal structure of the crystals and highlighting their clarity.
The composition is very well balanced—the dominant central crystal is complemented by smaller, aesthetically arranged individuals that create a rich and full appearance. The overall impression is elegant, clean, and highly attractive to collectors.
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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Calcite
Mineral form
Crystals
Weight
559 g
Origin (region/city)
Chenzou, Hunan
Country of origin
China
Height
90 mm
Width
80 mm
Depth
75 mm
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