CALCITE with epitaxially oriented PYRITE


Specimen: #17638
Locality: Xianghualing Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China
Size: 75mm x 62mm x 39mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Beautiful pagoda like Calcite specimen with epitaxially oriented Pyrite inclusions from Xianghualing Mine, Hunan, China. It displays sharp, hexagonal and highly lustrous Calcite crystals. They are translucent to transparent. Inside the crystals are seen inclusions of sparkling Pyrite with epitaxially oriented 60 degree growth on three axes. Some damages.

Fabulous!



CALCITE with epitaxially oriented PYRITE

CALCITE with epitaxially oriented PYRITE

CALCITE with epitaxially oriented PYRITE

CALCITE with epitaxially oriented PYRITE

CALCITE with epitaxially oriented PYRITE