Mercedes Calcite (Chalcopyrite on Calcite) - Specimen root chakra jasper often appearing as an attractive

often appearing as an attractive secondary mineral on Quartz in hydrothermal vein deposits

ruby-bearing corundum is also found in various regions

Era: CenozoicGeological Age: 65 mya

The smooth finish brings out the mineral’s clarity and color contrast

Once everything cools down

Mercedes Calcite (Chalcopyrite on Calcite) - Specimen root chakra jasper often appearing as an attractiveMined from: Daye Mine, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China Description: This one of a kind Mercedes Calcite with Chalcopyrite mineral specimen from Hubei, China features a striking cluster of pale champagne to icy white calcite crystals with bold dark metallic striping across several crystal faces. The specimen has a sculptural, multi directional formation, with broad blocky calcite points, angled terminations, and frosted white crystalline growths across