Features:
Primary Mineral: Calcite
Secondary Mineral: Stellerite
Size: 5.5 x 4 inches
Weight: 751 g
Locality: Nashik, Maharashtra, India
A collector's showcase piece. This magnificent specimen showcases a striking combination of golden-honey calcite crystals prominently perched atop a bed of delicate peach-toned stellerite clusters, all beautifully nestled in a contrasting dark matrix. A natural geological marvel, this rare specimen elegantly blends clarity, contrast, and aesthetic structure, making it a museum-worthy addition to any elite mineral collection.
Golden Calcite Crystal: The focal point is a large, sharply terminated calcite crystal with exceptional clarity and a warm, golden hue. Its glassy luster and well-defined striations reflect light brilliantly, drawing instant attention and admiration.
Peach Stellerite Clusters: Surrounding the calcite is a carpet of fine, bladed stellerite crystals in a soft peach-pink tone, adding a delicate visual texture and a color contrast rarely seen in natural mineral combinations.
Natural Contrast: The dramatic interplay between the golden calcite, warm stellerite, and dark, rugged matrix creates a visually powerful specimen that commands attention from all angles. This is a naturally self-standing piece and displays beautifully on any flat surface or in a collector's cabinet.
Exceptional Rarity: Specimens of calcite and stellerite together are extremely rare, particularly in this crystal size, clarity, and aesthetic quality. This piece was carefully selected from a limited pocket and is likely one-of-a-kind in both form and balance, ideal for high-end displays, private galleries, or mineral exhibitions.
As the world's largest exporter of Indian zeolites, Superb Minerals brings the world one-of-a-kind collector specimens that have unrivaled quality. Each piece is just as it was the day it was discovered in the Indian earth, unaltered, from the mines of Maharashtra to your hands. This is why museums around the world display our specimens, including the Smithsonian and the Harvard Mineralogical and Geological Museum. Please feel free to reach out to us. We believe in transparency and clear communication. All repairs, if any, are noted, and we are happy to answer any and all questions about any specimen.
