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There is a couple of very minor abrasions but for a crystal of this size, it is certainly acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43416907743446,"sku":"SAMS-08","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/products\/IMG_6104.jpg?v=1660842418"},{"product_id":"copy-of-ettringite-xls-1","title":"Ettringite on Calcite on Brucite Cluster","description":"\u003cp\u003eFabulous association of Ettringite on Brucite from the Wessels mine. The crystals of Ettringite here are mostly small with a couple of very nice gemmy larger crystals up to a few mm and brightly coloured and have been deposited on a thick layer of Calcite which is on a light blue Brucite matrix. The Brucite has formed a very nice botryoidal-type base for the matrix. 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On the back of the specimen, Ettringite can be seen sporadically with a couple of small high lustre Hematite and lots of small Calcite. One of the Calcite on the main display face is cleaved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44612328128726,"sku":"SAMS0024","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_1021.jpg?v=1699088524"},{"product_id":"calcite-on-amethyst-quartz-nchwaning-iii-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa","title":"Calcite on Amethyst Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rather nice unusual botryoidal mass of Amethyst with a lovely sparkle which has a deposit of Calcite on the main display face too. Quartz from the Kalahari Manganese Field is not common and has only ever been found a few times. This specimen comes from finds in 2015. There is a small abrasion on the main display face which does not really bother me on this specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44632122818774,"sku":"SAMS48","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_1578.jpg?v=1699510111"},{"product_id":"hydroxyapophyllite-calcite-on-matrix-nchwaning-ii-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa","title":"Hydroxyapophyllite, Calcite on Matrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eHydroxyapophyllite was fairly common at the Kalahari Manganese Fields, these days finding good undamaged ones is not so easy. This specimen is made up of multiple high lustre cubic crystals which have intergrown with one another and deposited onto a matrix with small sparkling Calcite crystals. The largest crystal here measures 11mm and some of them come off the matrix nicely. Overall in great condition, some of the crystals are surprisingly clear. Excellent matrix specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44632132649174,"sku":"SAMS49","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_1569.jpg?v=1699510248"},{"product_id":"hematite-calcite-andradite-garnet-nchwaning-ii-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa","title":"Hematite, Calcite, Andradite Garnet","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is made up of a deposit of Calcite with Hematite and Andradite Garnet 'crusts', There are multiple Hematite crystals on the back and front which have a very high mirror lustre sporadically deposited amongst Calcite crystals. The Calcite has a second generation growth which gives it a white appearance. On the underside, there are 'crusts' of cream-coloured Andradite Garnet. A very nice presentable specimen from finds in 2001\/2002. No damage to note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44668111683798,"sku":"SAMS66","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_2652.jpg?v=1700566892"},{"product_id":"ettringite-on-calcite-wessels-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa","title":"Ettringite on Calcite","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The specimen has two presentation faces. One face presents a parallel aligned stepped formation of modified rhombic crystals of translucent white lustrous calcite. The flattish reverse side has a deposit of small canary yellow prismatic crystals of ettringite. There is some abrasions on the calcite.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eThe specimen has two presentation faces. One face presents a parallel aligned stepped formation of modified rhombic crystals of translucent white lustrous calcite. The flattish reverse side has a deposit of small canary yellow prismatic crystals of ettringite. There is some abrasions on the calcite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45821639721174,"sku":"SAMS0073","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_9155.jpg?v=1718720256"},{"product_id":"calcite-on-andradite-on-matrix-nchwaning-ii-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa","title":"Calcite on Andradite on Matrix","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA lovely matrix specimen here with a deposit of calcite. The calcite are lustrous with a slight frosting on some of the faces of the larger calcite crystal. The largest calcite measures 3.2cm and is doubly terminated. On the underside of the calcite cluster is the matrix attached. The matrix is deposited of small lustrous andradite garnet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124647874774,"sku":"SAMS-91","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_7544.jpg?v=1725026269"},{"product_id":"calcite-on-rhodochrosite-on-matrix-wessels-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa","title":"Calcite on Rhodochrosite on Matrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is made up of a deposit of calcite onto rhodochrosite on a host matrix. Besides of the main display face, there is a small vug on the side with calcite on rhodochrosite. On the main display face there is a deposit of uv reactive calcite on a bed of rhodochrosite. The rhodochrosite is made up of interconnecting rhombic crystals which have formed botryoids. There is some abrasions on the side of the calcite on the main display face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124678152406,"sku":"SAMS-92","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_7549.jpg?v=1725026282"},{"product_id":"brucite-and-sturmanite-on-matrix-nchwaning-ii-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa-copy","title":"Calcite on Inesite on Matrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis specimen consists of a deposit of flat blade-type crystals grouped together to form sprays up to 1.3cm of orange-brown Inesite crystals on a thin flat host matrix. There is a small twinned calcite crystal perched between the inesite. Over all in good condition, there is some minor abrasions around the peripheral. This is from a pocket in the 1980's.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46208937033942,"sku":"SAMS-094","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_0813.jpg?v=1727785658"},{"product_id":"brucite-and-sturmanite-on-matrix-nchwaning-ii-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa-copy-1","title":"Olmiite, Calcite on Matrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely specimen here which is made up of calcite and olmiite on a flat planar host matrix. The olmiite crystal measures 1.3cm and is with a lovely lustre. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302749032662,"sku":"SAMS-116","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_5799.jpg?v=1731332284"},{"product_id":"hematite-on-calcite-with-andradite-bementite-nchwaning-ii-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa","title":"Hematite on Calcite with Andradite \u0026 Bementite","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFrom finds in September 2001 the specimen is made up of extended growths of calcite with hematite, bementite and andradite. I am very fond of this specimen which is with extended growths of white calcite with the largest growth measuring 2.8cm. Towards the base are small lustrous hematite crystals and on the underside small mica-like bementite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46326870278358,"sku":"SAMS-121","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_6959.jpg?v=1731932385"},{"product_id":"ettringite-on-calcite-on-matrix-nchwaning-ii-mine-kalahari-manganese-field-northern-cape-south-africa-2","title":"Calcite \u0026 Ettringite","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA lovely specimen here which is made up of part of a rhombic calcite crystal which has a deposit of ettringite. The ettringite are pale lemon yellow and have good translucency. The largest crystal measures 0.7cm. I am very fond of this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46330434126038,"sku":"SAMS-129","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_7003.jpg?v=1732022320"},{"product_id":"calcite-with-datolite","title":"Calcite with Datolite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has a botryoidal formation of pale pink datolite on calcite. Datolite formed aggregate botryoids from convexly bent rhombic crystals. The bent curved surface of the crystal gives a sheen not unlike the surfaces of smithsonite crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46575758344406,"sku":"SAMS-169","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_5516.jpg?v=1740668162"},{"product_id":"manganoan-calcite-on-rhodochrosite-copy","title":"Manganoan Calcite on Rhodochrosite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive specimen here which is made up of a deposit of manganoan calcite on rhodochrosite. The rhodochrosite are tiny rhombic crystals which have intergrown with one another to form botryoids. The rhodochrosite is a light peach colour. Onto the rhodochrosite crystals of off white coloured manganoan calcite have been deposited sporadically. The colour contrast between the two mineral species is very nice. The manganoan calcite fluoresces under long wave UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46581398012118,"sku":"SAMS-176","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_5800_9c15785d-41de-4b1e-8028-f3e306963f99.jpg?v=1740834170"},{"product_id":"celestine-calcite-on-matrix","title":"Celestine, Calcite on Matrix","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe specimen is made up of a deposit of celestine with calcite on a host matrix that has recesses and crevices. The celestine has been deposited right thought the display face in pearly pale blue grey orthorhombic crystals which reach up to 0.5cm. The calcite which is deposited between the spaces of the celestine and tiny and clear. Overall a very well preserved specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46581400436950,"sku":"SAMS-177","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_5804_baef6001-0f0b-4ce0-983f-9c43f147c9fc.jpg?v=1740834327"},{"product_id":"bultfonteinite-calcite-on-matrix","title":"Bultfonteinite, Calcite on Matrix","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is from a find in 2004 and made up of a deposit of calcite and spheres of acicular bultfonteinite. The bultfonteinite are nade up of very fine acicular sprays in a botryoidal form and in numbers. The bultfonteinite have been very well preserved and this is a good sized specimen. The spheres measure up to 0.8cm. Ex Colin \u0026amp; Helga Owen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46582699032790,"sku":"SAMS-180","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_5864.jpg?v=1740911737"},{"product_id":"andradite-hematite-calcite","title":"Andradite, Hematite \u0026 Calcite","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manganite here has textured rounded balls that give off a dull grey black value. The brucite is overall in white pearlescent plated nests. 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Over the specimen is in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46602453844182,"sku":"SAMS-200","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_6822.jpg?v=1741363160"},{"product_id":"manganoan-calcite-on-goethite","title":"Manganoan Calcite on Goethite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive specimen here of shattuckite on a host matrix of massive quartz. The shattuckite is in a botryoidal form which has formed a shallow basin on one end. Along the edges of the shattuckite one can see the acicular radial form. The colour of the shattuckite is soft sky blue and darker on the exposed edges. There is also plancheite on the underside. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46607418851542,"sku":"SAMS-208","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_7267.jpg?v=1741517358"},{"product_id":"manganite-on-calcite","title":"Manganite on Calcite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has sphenoidal manganite in matrix with calcite as well as a dense deposit of sphenoidal manganite deposited from above onto bulging rhombic blocks of white calcite with a second generation of epitaxial calcite crystals. 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The combination of canary yellow ettringite with the pale blue green brucite creates an attractive colour presence. The ettringite measure from small to 1.2cm. 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The calcite crystal have a high luster and very nice modified crystals with bevelled edges. The calcite have formed a couple of mounds which gives for nice presentation views. There are a couple of minor abrasions here and there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46667072733398,"sku":"SAMS-241","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_8920.jpg?v=1742561019"},{"product_id":"olmiite-on-calcite","title":"Olmiite on Calcite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is made up of a deposit of olmiite on one side of a calcite crystal cluster. The calcite has a pale tan colour to it from the backing of the olmiite deposite. The calcite has a good lustre with multiple faces and terminations. There are a few abrasions on the calcite. The olmiite are small and gemy quality under the microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46667075485910,"sku":"SAMS-242","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_8928.jpg?v=1742560933"},{"product_id":"manganoan-calcite-on-rhodochrosite","title":"Manganoan Calcite on Rhodochrosite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive specimen here which is made up of a deposit of manganoan calcite on rhodochrosite. The rhodochrosite are tiny rhombic crystals which have intergrown with one another to form botryoids. The rhodochrosite is a light peach colour. Onto the rhodochrosite crystals of off white coloured manganoan calcite have been deposited nearly covering all of the rhodochrosite. The colour contrast between the two mineral species is very nice. The manganoan calcite fluoresces under long wave UV light. The manganoan calcite has an abrasion here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46726637846742,"sku":"SAMS-255","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_0395.jpg?v=1744382028"},{"product_id":"goethite-incl-calcite","title":"Goethite incl Calcite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has a 2nd generation epitaxial growth of scalene calcite crystals grown over a shallow rhombic crystal of calcite. 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There are a couple of abrasions here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984105066710,"sku":"SAMS-275","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_1291.jpg?v=1750431251"},{"product_id":"manganoan-calcite-on-rhodochrosite-copy-1","title":"Manganoan Calcite on Rhodochrosite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive specimen here which is made up of a deposit of manganoan calcite on rhodochrosite. The rhodochrosite are tiny rhombic crystals which have intergrown with one another to form botryoids. The rhodochrosite is a light peach colour. Onto the rhodochrosite crystals of off white coloured manganoan calcite have been deposited sporadically. The colour contrast between the two mineral species is very nice. The manganoan calcite fluoresces under long wave UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997219967190,"sku":"SAMS-286","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_1708.jpg?v=1750771469"},{"product_id":"olmiite-on-calcite-1","title":"Olmiite on Calcite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive specimen here of olmiite in a botryoidal form and in a mound. The colour is light brown with high luster. 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The olmiite are also very gemmy and measure to 1cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004254830806,"sku":"SAMS-292","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_2022.jpg?v=1750948309"},{"product_id":"ettringite-on-calcite","title":"Ettringite on Calcite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very cute specimen which is made up of a deposit of Ettringite on Calcite scalenohedron crystals. The Ettringite has a light yellow, lustrous and some what gemmy qualitites and has been deposited onto two high lustre crystals of Calcite in a scalenohedron form. A very cute specimem with no major damage to note.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47502190706902,"sku":"SAMS-33","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_1592.jpg?v=1763467923"},{"product_id":"spinel-law-twin-fluorite-1","title":"Calcite on Brucite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA lovely specimen here which is made up of brucite which has a crystalline surface which is not common. The colour is light burnt orange. 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The ettringite has a rich cadmium yellow colour which s very eye catching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Mineral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47912214528214,"sku":"SAMS-329","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/3719\/2918\/files\/IMG_8349.jpg?v=1772812161"},{"product_id":"ettringite-on-calcite-copy","title":"Ettringite on Calcite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe small specimen has an intergrown covering of ettringite crystals on a shallow intergrown crystallized mass of calcite. The calcite has a stepped sequence of aligned rhombic shapes making up the surface. 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