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On the base of the specimen a very small patch of matrix is visible, formed from what appears to be strongly cemented granular iron-stained Quartz.  A stunning specimen of intergrown Mimetite crystals from Pingtouling mine, China.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780477755727,"sku":"CC11506","price":2220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11506_8378ada3-0264-4322-8842-30aaf209b943.jpg?v=1783968661"},{"product_id":"pyromorphite-65","title":"PYROMORPHITE","description":"A beautiful rich green to yellow-green Pyromorphite from Daoping mine in Gongcheng County, Guilin Prefecture, in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China.  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Daoping mine exploits a hydrothermal lead-zinc deposit hosted in Devonian carbonate and clastic sediments that have been intruded with granite bodies and dykes.  The crystals are intergrown, but in parallel alignment and are highlighted by gradations in colour at crystal edges to a slightly more yellow-green. A superb Pyromorphite from Daoping which holds its own in both aesthetic and habit.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780481786191,"sku":"CC11510","price":2591.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11510_91cd28f7-9471-4c9d-be91-aa3a25f3ba83.jpg?v=1783968666"},{"product_id":"pyromorphite-67","title":"PYROMORPHITE","description":"A beautiful Pyromorphite on milky Quartz from the classic mine in Gongcheng County, Guilin Prefecture, China.  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A lovely example from the Yangshuo mine.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780508164431,"sku":"CC11948","price":148.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11948_eafabbb6-9e40-4bac-a2c5-beee994aa1d0.jpg?v=1783969039"},{"product_id":"pyromorphite-119","title":"PYROMORPHITE","description":"Excellent well-developed crystals of very lustrous yellow-green Pyromorphite measuring to 5mm on a white Baryte matrix with some 'Limonite'. 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What makes this specimen so remarkable is the mirror-like surfaces of the Siderite crystals. These, which average 2 to 3 cm wide, reflect the golden hues of the Chalcopyrite crystals to create a mesmerizing play of golden shades.  It is so different to any other specimen I have ever seen containing these two species.  Simply beautiful and stunning!","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780945617231,"sku":"CC15191","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC15191_6fb244cd-43e9-4088-9c5a-f8fe07da889a.jpg?v=1783971680"},{"product_id":"hubeite-with-quartz-pyrite-and-calcite","title":"HUBEITE with QUARTZ PYRITE and CALCITE","description":"Hubeite is a rare Ca-Mn-Fe sorosilicate and was only named in 2001 after Hubei Province in China.  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The outer edges of the Fluorite cubes are an unusual light green, or sea-green colour, for about 6 or 7 mm, inside of which are colourless to white 'phantom'. centres. The crystals are all really sharp and perfectly formed, with three or four tiny cleaved corners - the main one being on the back of the specimen. Highly distinctive in form, and appearance, and very attractive.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780948140367,"sku":"CC15251","price":1036.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC15251_7092b1b5-b03e-4fea-a617-696b50b1e005.jpg?v=1783971724"},{"product_id":"arsenopyrite-with-fluorite","title":"ARSENOPYRITE with FLUORITE","description":"A superb specimen of excellently formed Arsenopyrite crystals with Muscovite from the Yaogangxian Mine, China. 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A lovely example of this habit of Calcite and typical of the Wenshan mine.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780990804303,"sku":"CC17898","price":333.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC17898_ad664d24-1253-459e-98c5-0291a2068090.jpg?v=1783973858"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-quartz-42","title":"FLUORITE with QUARTZ","description":"A splendid, complexly modified Fluorite crystal of teal blue with a mauve core from Chongyi County in Ganzhou Prefecture, China.  The crystal is built from stacked miniature cubic crystals which form two pyramidal faces at ninety degrees to one another.  A cluster of colourless Quartz crystals is attached at one side; these, as well as the under-surface of the Fluorite, are partly coated with micro rosettes of mica.  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This interesting deposit is composed of over 40 veins crossing the southeast slope of Mount Xuebaoding which have been worked for tungsten, tin, beryllium and other such metals associated with injected pegmatites.  The larger of the two crystals measures an impressive 7.8 x 6.5 x 4.4 cm and the smaller, 7.0 x 4.6 x 3.4 cm.  Each forms a flattened hexagonal prism with modified edges but, naturally, because both crystals are surrounded by and embedded in muscovite, parts of them are hidden.  The Aquamarine is translucent with many gemmy zones and has a mirror-smooth and bright reflective surface. 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