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Calcite

Unknown Owner
New find from China. Group of well formed flattened prismatic crystals of Calcite with hexagonal shapes and a marked zoning, these Calcites are known as "sandwich Calcites". The tabular crystals have a translucent zone sandwiched between two milky white zones. Under long wave UV light this form of calcite is highly fluorescent with a beautiful rich orange glow. Great contrast to the matrix of blackish grey limestone. Nice Calcite from a new discovery in China. The condition is excellent as seen.

Product details

Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 9.0 cm
Added on06/16/2025
Locality
China, Fujian, Longyan

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—MChMineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Longyan
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