Natural optical calcite – Clear birefringent crystal in a precise columnar form.- 389.57 g

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Description from the seller

This exceptionally clear freeform piece of optical calcite 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 look like floating feathers and delicate ice veins. Particularly impressive is the clearly visible double refraction – a characteristic feature of high-quality calcite that creates a magical optical depth when viewed through the crystal.

The gentle sheen of the polished surfaces, combined with the slightly iridescent inclusions, gives this piece a calm, almost ethereal aura and makes it both decorative and mineralogical appealing.

Optical calcite is traditionally associated with clarity and focus. It is said to help organize thoughts, find inner calm, and promote clear perception – a fitting complement to its optical purity.

Stone: A++ High Quality Optical Calcite Crystal
Weight: 389.57 g
Size: 70x53x52 mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil

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This exceptionally clear freeform piece of optical calcite 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 look like floating feathers and delicate ice veins. Particularly impressive is the clearly visible double refraction – a characteristic feature of high-quality calcite that creates a magical optical depth when viewed through the crystal.

The gentle sheen of the polished surfaces, combined with the slightly iridescent inclusions, gives this piece a calm, almost ethereal aura and makes it both decorative and mineralogical appealing.

Optical calcite is traditionally associated with clarity and focus. It is said to help organize thoughts, find inner calm, and promote clear perception – a fitting complement to its optical purity.

Stone: A++ High Quality Optical Calcite Crystal
Weight: 389.57 g
Size: 70x53x52 mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil

Our shipping costs have been checked and approved by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that carries out final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs incur.
Buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items 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.
In some stones we have placed lighting underneath the stone to better show the color of the pieces.

Details

Main mineral
Natural optical calcite –
Mineral form
Clear birefringent crystal in a precise columnar form.
Weight
389.57 g
Country of origin
Brazil
GermanyVerified
26880
Objects sold
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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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