Calcite (GEM quality)

Item Description

A wonderful Calcite specimen from the early 2000s from Wuzhou featuring a fine quality, sharp, lustrous, colorless prismatic crystal, free of matrix. The termination is slightly indented, where three trigonal faces meet, creating a very pleasing effect. The upper portion of the crystal is absolutely water-clear in clarity due to the chemically pure interior, but the lower section has some black oxide inclusions. The prism faces are quite lustrous, while the termination has a gentle matte luster for a interesting contrast. There is a bit of roughness on the prism faces, but overall the piece is in good shape overall. These now very hard-to-find Calcites from Wuzhou are now considered classics. The fact that they are some of the finest gem optic grade Calcite crystals from anywhere in the world is what really sets them apart. Priced in the inventory at $900.