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S12166 - Calcite - $1250
Dachang Mine, Nandan Co., Hechi Prefecture, China
Overall Size: 4.7 x 3 cm
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Among one of the most important calcite finds to come out of China, largely due to their nearly invisible internal
structure of optical grade clarity resembling only the finest quartz! Such bright crystals also are relatively rare
because of the easy solubility of the species in underground environments over billions of years. Though this
one goes a step further with its spectacular parallel growth.
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S12167 - Calcite - $850
Dachang Mine, Nandan Co., Hechi Prefecture, China
Overall Size: 7 x 2.8 cm
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Fascinating dendritic inclusion in this nearly invisible crystal of optical grade transparency resembling only the finest
quartz! Such bright crystals are relatively scarce because of the easy solubility of the species in underground
environments over billions of years. In good condition.
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S12170 - Calcite - $1500
Dachang Mine, Nandan Co., Hechi Prefecture, China
Overall Size: 5.3 x 4 cm
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Big gem sections, quite apparent and much more stunning in real life! This stout double from the Dachang mine is
of the utmost transparency, a point I cannot stress enough for the collector of quality mineral specimens. Also,
nicely terminated with crystal clear faces.
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S12171 - Calcite - $400
Dachang Mine, Nandan Co., Hechi Prefecture, China
Overall Size: 5 x 1.5 cm
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Whether heart-shape twins or magnificent elongation, calcites from all successive pockets in the Dachang mine
show optical grade clarity without etching due to uninterrupted underground environments over billions of years.
Very pristine set of two!
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S12172 - Calcite - $1250
Dachang Mine, Nandan Co., Hechi Prefecture, China
Overall Size: 7 x 4 cm
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Big gem sections stand out VERY WELL in person, quite apparent in this long crystal of calcite from the Dachang
mine. Its optical grade quality and luster is due to uninterrupted underground environments over billions of years!
Excellent small cabinet piece, much better in real life.
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S12173 - Calcite - $750
Dachang Mine, Nandan Co., Hechi Prefecture, China
Overall Size: 6 x 2.3 cm
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Nearly flawless calcites from all successive pockets at the Dachang mine show optical grade transparency without
etching due to uninterrupted underground environments over billions of years, and this is a prime example.
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S12174 - Calcite - $500
Dachang Mine, Nandan Co., Hechi Prefecture, China
Overall Size: 5.5 x 2 cm
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Resembling only the finest quartz! Such bright crystals owe their appearance to optical grade transparency, the
same way dispersion in cut stones scatters light. A fine sharp gem crystal.
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