Mercedes Calcite (Chalcopyrite on Calcite) - Specimen orthorhombic topaz using it symbolically for clear

using it symbolically for clear expression

and the rough black matrix give the piece a strong display presence from multiple angles

forms the hinge

Approximate weight of 1 tooth: 260g

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Mercedes Calcite (Chalcopyrite on Calcite) - Specimen orthorhombic topaz using it symbolically for clearMined from: Daye Mine, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China Description: This one of a kind Mercedes Calcite specimen from Hubei Province, China features a tight cluster of large, transparent to smoky clear calcite crystals with broad, sharply defined faces and strong parallel growth lines. Dark brown to bronze mineral coatings form bold stripes and patches across several crystal faces, giving the piece a layered, banded appearance. The specimen shows a