Cinnabar (twinned) on Quartz and Dolomite - Tongren, Guizhou, China - Height: 8 cm - Width: 5.6 cm- 223 g

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Yoan Beckaert
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€27
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€22
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€17

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Twinned cinnabar crystals on quartz and dolomite from Tongren, Guizhou, China, with the largest crystal measuring 1.1 cm.

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Description from the seller

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Lustrous cinnabar crystals nested in their dolomite "cave". A great example of local chinese mineralogy of Tongren, Guizhou area.

Largest crystal: 1.1 cm

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1243675285/ec181c696a

Lustrous cinnabar crystals nested in their dolomite "cave". A great example of local chinese mineralogy of Tongren, Guizhou area.

Largest crystal: 1.1 cm

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Cinnabar (twinned) on Quartz and Dolomite
Mineral form
- Tongren, Guizhou, China
Weight
223 g
Origin (region/city)
Tongren, Guizhou
Country of origin
China
Height
8 cm
Width
5.6 cm
Depth
5 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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