Calcite on hematite-included Quartz stalactite

Shuikoushan ore field, Hengyang Prefect., Hunan Province, China
Small Cabinet, 9.4 x 5.4 x 3.8 cm
Start Time: 12/10/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/15/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

From a small NEW Chinese find from this locale, noted for gem sphalerite. A dramatic and showy stalactite of rust-red hematite included in glassy quartz crystals capped by a striking, 3.0 cm, cluster of highly lustrous and translucent, light amber calcite rhombs. More smaller, gem-like rhombs sprinkled down the front add pazzazz. This fine piece is complete all-around and very nearly pristine, with only very trivial scattered bruising to the very top of the calcite cluster and quartz. Very uncommon material.

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