{"product_id":"mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-9","title":"Mercedes Calcite (Chalcopyrite on Calcite) - Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Daye Mine, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eThis one of a kind Mercedes Calcite with Chalcopyrite mineral specimen from Hubei, China features a dense cluster of translucent cream to pale honey calcite crystals with sharp, geometric formations and a bright glassy lustre. The specimen shows excellent “Mercedes” style dark linear chalcopyrite markings across many of the calcite faces, creating bold black striping against the soft champagne-white crystal body. Its layered points, stepped faces, and clustered structure give it a striking architectural display quality from multiple angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eMercedes Calcite, sometimes called Benz Calcite, is a collector name for calcite specimens that show distinctive dark spoke-like or stripe-like inclusions resembling the Mercedes-Benz emblem. These specimens are most famously associated with Hubei Province, China, especially the Daye County and Huangshi mining region, where calcite can occur alongside chalcopyrite and other sulfide minerals. The contrast of translucent calcite with dark chalcopyrite markings makes this material especially recognizable and highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eSpiritually, calcite is often associated with cleansing, clarity, emotional renewal, and gentle energy amplification. Chalcopyrite is commonly connected with creativity, confidence, insight, and personal transformation. Together, this pairing is often appreciated as a mineral combination for focus, optimism, and balanced energetic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"China","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48350868177066,"sku":null,"price":2310.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/MercedesCalciteHubeiChina2310.jpg?v=1779829469","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/ar\/products\/mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-9","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}