Calcite (fluorescent) w/ Pyrite (RARE style & locale)

nr. Chenzhou City, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 4.1 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 01/11/2019 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/17/2019 6:30:19 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Rare and fantastic looking calcite from an unknown locale near Chenzhou City. This surreal 360-degree calcite looks like a flocked Christmas tree! It is composed of a myriad of highly lustrous, glassy, translucent, stepped-growth nailhead calcite rhombs. The scattered dark "ornaments" are oxide-coated pyrite octahedrons. The striking 8 mm nailhead spar gem ornament at the top is a super accent. Complete all-around and pristine. Pink fluoresecence. From a new small lot we received. A must for the species or locality collector.

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