Unusual and rare Calcite (ex Obodda)

Piaotang Mine, Dayu Co., Jiangxi Province, China
Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 6.0 x 2.6 cm
Start Time: 10/01/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/06/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

These pseudohexagonal calcite crystals are certainly one of the most interesting and unusual you will see from ANY of the myriad of Chinese calcite localities. The sharp, lustrous, translucent crystals have olive-green exteriors and pseudohexagonal white interiors. Crystals reach 1.5 cm and rest on a bed of small calcite rhombs. They look just like sugar candy with a cream-filled centers! Specimens of this variety and quality from this locality are VERY RARE on the market. It may be unique. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock and comes with a Berthold Ottens label, a well-known Chinese specialist.

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