Calcite (Fluorescent) Included By Chlorite - Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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Calcite (Fluorescent) Included By Chlorite

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A floater starburst of crystals! Outstanding three-dimensional cluster of the famous Calcites from Rio Grande do Sul. The stepped scalenohedrons radiate in all directions, and are coated by fine Chlorite. The longest crystal is 2.1 cm, and the Calcites glow with a brilliant orange fluorescence. This miniature has wonderful aesthetics, and it looks like it could have been plucked off of a coral reef. Although Irai calcites are common, of course, pieces like THIS are not common at all.

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SpeciesCalcite, Chlorite

SizeMiniature

Dimensions4.9 x 4.3 x 3.8 cm

Added on10/23/2024

LocalityBrazil, Rio Grande do Sul

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Unknown Owner

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Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	The Arkenstone	Not disclosed

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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.

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Calcite from Rio Grande do Sul

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Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - famed for amethyst in basalt geodes and classic agate geodes, with dark rinds, pale chalcedony bands, and strong lapidary appeal.

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