Vibrant Smaragd Bright Emerald Calcite • No reserve price • 33.15 ct - Height: 38 mm - Width: 18 mm- 6.63 g - (1)

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Description:
Rising from the calcite rich grounds of Durango, this smaragd calcite crystal reveals a purity of colour and translucency rarely encountered in the species. Its marine green hue, bright, luminous and unusually clean, flows through a body that captures and diffuses light with remarkable ease, creating shifting internal reflections that animate the entire structure.

The crystal presents an elegant elongated form, naturally tapered and crowned with subtle faces that evoke the slow rhythmic growth of its formation. Unlike most calcites, which often display cloudiness or opaque interruptions, this specimen remains astonishingly clear for its size, allowing viewers to admire the internal fibre like textures and gentle gradients of colour that move from pale sea green to deeper emerald tones.

It is a piece defined by freshness and vibrancy, its glasslike translucency giving it an almost aqueous presence, as if carved from frozen light. Among smaragd calcites, this level of clarity and structural elegance is highly sought after and rarely preserved in such a complete crystal form.

Specifications:
• Weight: 6.63 g
• Carat weight: 33.15 ct
• Dimensions: 38 × 18 × 8 mm
• Origin: Durango, Mexico
• Material: Natural smaragd calcite
• Colour: Marine green to bright emerald tone
• Transparency: Highly translucent with internal reflective textures
• Formation marks: Natural growth striations and internal fibrous structures
• Clarity features: Minor natural inclusions typical of calcite, no structural fractures
• Crystal form: Natural elongated fragment
• Chemical composition: CaCO₃
• Treatment: None

Notable points:
• Exceptional marine green hue, significantly more vibrant than typical calcite
• Unusually high translucency for the species, allowing deep internal light movement
• Elegant elongated shape with natural tapering
• Clean colour distribution with subtle emerald tonal variations
• Strong internal lustre under direct and diffused lighting
• Minimal inclusions for its species and size
• Highly aesthetic vertical display geometry
• Collectable locality specific smaragd calcite from Durango
• Bright reflective zones enhancing perceived depth
• Premium example within the green calcite spectrum, rare at this clarity level

Collector’s Interest:
This smaragd calcite stands out immediately for its remarkable translucency and vivid marine green saturation, traits that are uncommon within Mexican calcites. Its elongated structure and clean internal architecture make it a visually commanding piece that appeals to collectors seeking elegant, high clarity display specimens. The origin in Durango adds further desirability, with this locality known for producing calcites of superior chromatic purity.

Lapidary Interest:
Although calcite is softer and rarely faceted, the clarity and colour purity of this specimen position it as a potential candidate for creative lapidary work such as ornamental carvings or low impact polishing. Its internal light movement and clean zones offer opportunities for shaping pieces with strong optical appeal, while remaining equally valuable in its current natural form due to its translucency and pronounced colour.

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Photography and transparency:
All photos were taken under controlled light conditions, carefully selected to reproduce the most accurate natural colour of each specimen. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation were applied. The lighting setup uses a calibrated 5500K light source, which replicates neutral daylight and reveals the true tones and clarity of the mineral. Under weaker or more yellow indoor lighting, colours may appear slightly different, which is normal and expected. The purpose of this setup is to present each specimen exactly as it appears in balanced natural daylight, allowing buyers to appreciate its authentic colour and lustre without distortion.

Identification and ethics:
All specimens offered are guaranteed natural and as described. Their origin and mineral identification are provided with the most accurate and reliable information available. Every effort is made to ensure that each piece is presented with full transparency, avoiding any misleading details regarding its nature, treatment, or provenance.

Shipping and handling:
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Customs and import taxes:
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