{"product_id":"mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-10","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 broad, sculptural formation of translucent cream to pale champagne calcite crystals with bold, dark chalcopyrite striping across the crystal faces. The specimen has a flatter, sweeping profile with layered calcite growth, stepped faces, and sharply defined black linear markings that create the recognizable “Mercedes” pattern. Its soft honey-white colour, glassy lustre, and dramatic natural striping make it a striking display piece from both the front and underside.\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":48350872567978,"sku":null,"price":2650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/MercedesCalciteHubeiChina2650.jpg?v=1779829580","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/it\/products\/mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-10","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}