• Full view of a flat irregular shaped mineral, with light yellow-brown druzy on matrix with a few larger calcite crystals on top.
  • Angled detail view of the calcite druzy, showing beveled edges of the crystals catching light The druzy is largely dulled by the accompanying tan mineral overgrowth. There is an excellent tabular crystal in the foreground
  • Detail view of the druzy. it appears largely colorless with a matte tan-colored overgrowth giving it the duller appearance and coloration. Two intersecting crystals form an 'X' scape.
  • Full view of the front, with the semi-dull druzy giving it an appearance like breaded chicken.
  • The piece in full sun, showing some glitter to the druzy, The larger calcite crystals have good clarity and are fairly colorless.
  • Side view of the piece, showing it is fairly flat with the calcite druzy on gray-brown layers of matrix.
  • The back of the piece, a dark brown rough, uneven surface.
  • Angled view of the piece, showing a patch of lighter druzy in the foreground with better glitter.
  • Side view of the piece showing the layered matrix, and the larger calcite crystals perched atop.
  • Detail of one of the larger calcite crystals, a blocky angular colorless piece showing cleavage planes
  • Detail of the other large calcite crystal, with good form, clarity and shine.
  • Scale image of the piece on a measuring mat, measuring about four by two and a half inches.
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Calcite on light brown druzy

Calcite on light brown druzy

$16.00 USD
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Locale: Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico

Approx dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 1"

Approx weight: 114g

 

This calcite for Santa Eulalia has yellow-brown druzy on an iron-oxide matrix, with two larger calcite crystals perched atop. Coloration is caused by iron. The calcite druzy is not super sparkly because the crystal growth is a bit irregular and coated in a dusting of brown iron in places. It shows interesting intersecting crystal growth with some beveled-pyramid shaped crystals visible. The larger calcite crystals on the specimen are fairly colorless and clear.

UV reactivity Moderate white fluorescence under 365nm UV light, with a stronger light yellow reaction from the larger crystals.

** Brittle warning! This material is brittle and may shed pieces, limit handling.

** Staining warning! The soft matrix on the back will leave red-brown dusty staining on surfaces.

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