Calcite. China. 7.91 x 2.80 x 1.81 inches (20.08 x 7.10 x 4.60 cm). ...

Description

Calcite
China
7.91 x 2.80 x 1.81 inches (20.08 x 7.10 x 4.60 cm)

This lustrous cluster of Calcite crystals from China features sharp, transparent terminations rising from a warm golden matrix. The intergrown crystals exhibit excellent clarity and form, with subtle variations in hue that enhance the specimen's visual depth. Under light, the surfaces display a soft vitreous sheen typical of well-crystallized Calcite. The balanced composition and natural symmetry make this an appealing example of Chinese mineral material. This fine specimen stands as a graceful representation of Calcite's clarity and crystalline beauty.

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