This is an intriguing, unusual specimen of Calcite growth exhibiting clusters of intergrown flattened rhombohedral crystals presenting with an overall flower-like structure. The light tan or beige colored mineral that is growing in the crevices or wedges of this specimen appears to be siderite. Rather than each "petal" being one crystal, it is actually many crystals growing tightly together for an irregular series of rounded, naturally occurring scalloped edges. The crystals present with a beautiful sheen-like luster. 47 grams.  Free domestic shipping. Click now to buy.

Due to the way in which the crystals are growing slightly over each other, they appear to show a scaled or stepped pattern on each petal shaped cluster. All the Calcite formations in this specimen fluoresce a beautiful orange-pink when exposed to UV light. Though the edges of the crystals look irregular, and some asymmetrical, it is complex growth pattern and they are damage free, except, as would be expected, those near the base of the specimen . The unique qualities of this Calcite truly set this one apart from others! 

2.11" x 2.14" x 1.77" or 53.6mm x 54.3mm x 45.1mm

Source: Vtoroy Sovetskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Russia. 

This is an intriguing, unusual specimen of Calcite growth exhibiting clusters of intergrown flattened rhombohedral crystals presenting with an overall flower-like structure. The light tan or beige colored mineral that is growing in the crevices or wedges of this specimen appears to be siderite. Rather than each "petal" being one crystal, it is actually many crystals growing tightly together for an irregular series of rounded, naturally occurring scalloped edges. The crystals present with a beautiful sheen-like luster. 47 grams.  Free domestic shipping. Click now to buy.

Due to the way in which the crystals are growing slightly over each other, they appear to show a scaled or stepped pattern on each petal shaped cluster. All the Calcite formations in this specimen fluoresce a beautiful orange-pink when exposed to UV light. Though the edges of the crystals look irregular, and some asymmetrical, it is complex growth pattern and they are damage free, except, as would be expected, those near the base of the specimen . The unique qualities of this Calcite truly set this one apart from others! 

2.11" x 2.14" x 1.77" or 53.6mm x 54.3mm x 45.1mm

Source: Vtoroy Sovetskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Russia.