{"product_id":"scalenohedral-calcite-with-pyrite-anhui-province-china","title":"Scalenohedral Calcite with Pyrite – Anhui Province, China","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003escalenohedral calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen with associated \u003cstrong\u003epyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eAnhui Province, China\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring two large, sharply formed calcite crystals with attractive pale golden to honey coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is dominated by elongated scalenohedral calcite crystals exhibiting the dramatic pointed habit often referred to by collectors as \u003cstrong\u003e“dogtooth calcite.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The crystals show translucent areas, prominent crystal faces and a vitreous luster, while small pyrite inclusions or associations provide additional visual interest and metallic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of impressive crystal size (with no tip damage), distinctive scalenohedral form and warm coloration makes this an attractive display specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother terrific calcite from Steve Potvin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcite, Pyrite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anhui Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal (Calcite); Cubic (Pyrite)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbonate, Sulfide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex Steve Potvin \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 × 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52749701284122,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/Scalenohedral-Calcite-Pyrite-Anhui-Province-China02.jpg?v=1787869577","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/scalenohedral-calcite-with-pyrite-anhui-province-china","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}