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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
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.