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A vibrant and highly reflective calcite specimen from Hubei Province, China, featuring near total coverage of rainbow iridescent chalcopyrite (often sold as rainbow pyrite) across the crystal surfaces. This small but visually intense piece weighs 0.185 lbs and delivers strong flash and color from every angle.
The chalcopyrite coating displays vivid red, gold, blue, and yellow iridescence, shifting dramatically in the light and giving the entire specimen a shimmering, almost metallic fire. The contrast between the bright iridescence and the underlying calcite structure creates a dynamic, high-energy visual effect despite the specimen’s smaller size.
Calcite growth shows a mix of formations, with some areas developing into soft benz-style structure, while other sections form delicate, overlapping “petal-like” calcite layers that appear to rest against one another. This gives the piece a natural, organic flow alongside its sharper crystalline highlights.
The specimen is highly displayable for its size, offering strong sparkle and color play even in low light.
Details:
Mineral: Calcite with Rainbow Chalcopyrite (Iridescent Pyrite)
Origin: Hubei Province, China
Weight: 0.185 lbs
Color: Clear to white calcite with rainbow iridescent metallic coating
Formation: Mixed calcite growth with benz-style and petal formations
Finish: Natural, unpolished
Why this piece stands out:
- Near full surface coverage of rainbow chalcopyrite
- Strong red, gold, blue, and yellow iridescent flash
- Interesting mix of benz-style and petal-like calcite formations
- High visual impact despite smaller size
- Bright metallic shimmer from all viewing angles
You will receive the exact crystal pictured.
