Calcite (''poker chip'' crystals) with Pyrite

Dongpo Ore Field, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 5.3 x 5.3 cm
Start Time: 03/20/2025 7:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/27/2025 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
Time Left: 1D 10H 55M 29S
Current Bid: $65
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Item Description

A gorgeous specimen of these older Calcites (mined in the mid 2000s) featuring an alluring group comprising dozens of highly compressed "poker chip"-style calcite crystals of a silvery hue measuring up to 3.0 cm across, sitting on a previous generation of pinkish colored Calcite underneath. Many of the Calcites feature small sparkling "trigon"-shaped groups of metallic golden pyritohedral Pyrite crystals in the center of each crystal, creating a unique and distinctive effect. The vast majority of the crystals are undamaged, though a few contacts are visible. Still, a striking and highly displayable example of these beautiful pieces that are seldom seen on the market today.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$65 03/26/2025 7:21:01 am (CDT)
$55 * 03/26/2025 7:20:40 am (CDT)
$55 * 03/26/2025 7:20:40 am (CDT)
$20 03/24/2025 6:38:03 am (CDT)
$15 03/24/2025 3:46:02 am (CDT)
$10 03/22/2025 8:09:40 am (CDT)
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.