XX088 - Mercedes Benz Calcite, Chalcopyrite Green Weight: 552g

Weight: 552g

Fluorite from this find is recognised by the intensely dark blue daylight fluorescence of the large interpenetrant twinned crystals which sit on a bed of smaller single intergrown Fluorites

it strikes a nice contrast with the yellow of the body

Height 32cm

XX088 - Mercedes Benz Calcite, Chalcopyrite Green Weight: 552gXX088 is a cluster of clear white Calcites affectionately termed "Mercedes Benz Calcite". Exhibiting trigonal habit, these Calcites are unique due to the formation of a band of Chalcopyrite along the trigonal edges. Converging at the point where all trigonal sides meet, it forms the distinctive logo of the luxury car maker, hence the tradename. XX088 is matrix free, and the Calcites are highly lustrous with thick Chalcopyrite bands displaying colours