Calcite (Variety Cuprian)

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This is a sugary, sparkling knob of the subtle pastel-green calcite that came out once in the 1980s, and is often referred to as cuprian calcite or "daiquiri calcite" for its color. It is pristine, and very aesthetic.Pieces like this are highly desired, and turn up now only in old collections with Tsumeb suites. In person, it is much brighter. The color is soft, subtle, but not boring...it really is a quite unique color that is hard to describe in photos.