Natural optical calcite Clear double refraction crystal in precise columnar shape.- 181.09 g

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Natural optical calcite crystal from Brazil, a clear doubly refractive crystal in a precise column form, weight 181.09 g, size 58×42×36 mm.

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This exceptionally clear freeform of optical calcite fascinates with its striking transparency and 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 calcite, which creates a magical optical depth when viewed through the crystal.

The gentle shine of the polished surfaces, combined with the slightly iridescent inclusions, gives this piece a calm, almost ethereal radiance and makes 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 harmonious complement to its optical purity.


Stone: A++ High Quality Optical Calcite Crystal
Weight: 181.09g
Size: 58x42x36mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil

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This exceptionally clear freeform of optical calcite fascinates with its striking transparency and 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 calcite, which creates a magical optical depth when viewed through the crystal.

The gentle shine of the polished surfaces, combined with the slightly iridescent inclusions, gives this piece a calm, almost ethereal radiance and makes 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 harmonious complement to its optical purity.


Stone: A++ High Quality Optical Calcite Crystal
Weight: 181.09g
Size: 58x42x36mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil

Our shipping costs have been verified and approved by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and the
Perform shipping; this results in these shipping costs.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.
See also our other articles and shipping costs, save on pickup costs.
In some of the images, the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
With some stones, we held a light under 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
181.09 g
Country of Origin
Brazil
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22021
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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