{"product_id":"mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-12","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 large intergrown group of clear to pale honey-coloured calcite crystals with broad, strongly striated faces. Distinct black mineral bands run in straight, parallel lines across several crystal surfaces, standing out sharply against the translucent calcite. The piece has a thick, blocky form with stepped growth, visible cleavage texture, and a mix of clean reflective faces and naturally rough areas on the back and base.\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":48864396443818,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/MercedesCalcite-460-10_3f337887-1b78-487e-ab41-3c709b70379b.jpg?v=1785022871","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/ru\/products\/mercedes-calcite-chalcopyrite-on-calcite-specimen-12","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}