{"product_id":"mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-3","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 large, semi-translucent calcite crystals arranged in a bold, architectural cluster. The calcite shows pale honey, champagne, and smoky cream tones, with broad geometric faces, stepped growth patterns, and distinct dark metallic bands that create the “Mercedes” or “Benz” style linework. Rich reddish-brown to brassy chalcopyrite coatings accent the edges and backs of the crystals, adding strong contrast against the softly glowing calcite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eMercedes Calcite, also often called Benz Calcite, is a collector trade name for calcite specimens whose intersecting internal or surface markings resemble the three-pointed Mercedes-Benz emblem. This material is best known from Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China, where calcite is commonly associated with sulfide minerals such as chalcopyrite and pyrite. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eSpiritually, calcite is often associated with clarity, cleansing, energy movement, and emotional balance. Chalcopyrite is commonly connected with vitality, confidence, and motivation, making this combination popular among collectors who enjoy both strong visual structure and uplifting metaphysical symbolism.\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":48350556553386,"sku":null,"price":505.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/MercedesCalciteHubeiChina505-14.jpg?v=1779828041","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/hi\/products\/mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-3","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}