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Red-orange Hematite-coated Quartz with honey-yellow Calcite and dark Sphalerite on its display stand
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Cabinet specimen · One available

Reference: AC234

Hematoid Quartz (Hematite-Coated Quartz) on Calcite with Sphalerite

Daye County, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China

£375

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Weight1.123 kg
Dimensions180 × 110 × 65 mm
MineralsQuartz with Hematite coatings, Calcite and Sphalerite
Display standClear acrylic stand included
ConditionExcellent overall condition, with minor natural contacts typical of complex crystallised specimens

Description

A striking cabinet specimen featuring richly coloured red to orange hematite-coated Quartz crystals perched upon radiating honey-yellow Calcite rosettes. Dark contrasting Sphalerite adds depth and visual interest, while the open crystal arrangement gives the piece a strong three-dimensional presence.

Numerous lustrous, sharply terminated Quartz crystals carry natural Hematite coatings, creating warm copper-red tones against the delicate, flower-like Calcite clusters. The contrast between the red Quartz, golden Calcite and dark Sphalerite gives the specimen detail from several viewing angles.

Mounted on a clear acrylic display stand, this substantial Daye specimen makes an impressive display piece for a mineral collection or interior. The stand shown is included.