Sphalerite with Calcite and Quartz Specimen - Bor Mine, Dalnegorsk DX1114 turtle with notable deposits in Brazil

with notable deposits in Brazil

The unique geological conditions in the region have given rise to calcite formations that exhibit intricate twinning patterns and stunning optical properties when exposed to light

and over the years has trained his workshop of artisans to become some of the best craftsmen in Brazil

amethyst has been highly prized for its regal color

On the top and sides

Sphalerite with Calcite and Quartz Specimen - Bor Mine, Dalnegorsk DX1114 turtle with notable deposits in BrazilSphalerite with Calcite and Quartz Approx. Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 3 inches Approx. Weight: 674. 4 grams Locality: Bor Mine, Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Russia Display stand and putty not included A great combination of minerals from the Bor Mine in Russia. Small needle quartz has formed on top of this mass of sphalerite, and growing on top of the sphalerite are blades of calcite. The calcite glows bright orange under a long