{"product_id":"mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-13","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: This one of a kind Mercedes Calcite specimen from Hubei Province, China features a broad cluster of intergrown, pale cream to nearly clear calcite crystals with thick, flattened forms and sharply angled terminations. Dark brown to black mineral bands run along the faces and edges of many crystals, creating the lined pattern associated with this material. The specimen has a solid, layered build with visible surface striations, translucent sections, and a rough crystalline base that supports the larger overlapping crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eMercedes Calcite, also known by collectors as Benz Calcite, is a distinctive variety of calcite named for the dark spoke-like or parallel markings that resemble the Mercedes-Benz emblem. These specimens are strongly associated with Hubei Province, China, particularly the Daye County and Huangshi mining region, where calcite commonly occurs with sulfide minerals such as chalcopyrite. The combination of translucent calcite and dark metallic mineral inclusions gives these specimens their highly collectible patterned appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eSpiritually, calcite is often associated with clarity, cleansing, emotional balance, and gentle energy amplification. Chalcopyrite is commonly linked with creativity, confidence, insight, and transformation. Together, this mineral pairing is often appreciated as a supportive stone for focus, optimism, and moving stagnant energy into a more balanced flow.\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":48864399556778,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/MercedesCalcite-475.jpg?v=1784937384","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/de\/products\/mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-13","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}