{"product_id":"dragon-scale-calcite-with-chalcopyrite-sweetwater-mine-river-walkers-minerals","title":"Dragon Scale Calcite with Chalcopyrite- Sweetwater Mine | River Walkers Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.6 × 1.5 × 1.2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocale: \u003c\/strong\u003eSweetwater \u003cspan\u003eMine, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA 🇺🇸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and unusual Sweetwater Mine calcite featuring the distinctive sharp, angular growth commonly referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“dragon scale” calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Multiple intergrown calcite crystals create an artistic formation, with pale champagne coloring and translucent areas that allow you to see into the crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really makes this piece special are the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echalcopyrite phantoms visible within the calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These internal growth features preserve earlier stages of crystal development, with metallic chalcopyrite incorporated during subsequent calcite growth. Additional colorful chalcopyrite is visible along the exterior, adding little metallic flashes against the soft calcite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sweetwater Mine in Reynolds County, Missouri is part of the Viburnum Trend, a world-famous Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) lead-zinc mining district known for producing exceptional calcite specimens alongside sulfide minerals including galena, sphalerite, and chalcopyrite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase not included!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Minerals are natural formations and may have small imperfections, contact points, minor chips, or other characteristics associated with their natural growth and extraction. Colors may vary slightly depending on lighting and screen settings. Please review all photos and videos carefully to see the exact quality and condition of the specimen before purchasing. You will receive the exact specimen shown. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Walkers Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52277104476456,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6609\/0024\/files\/BD8FAB73-EB22-49AF-A304-F92F9016A74D.jpg?v=1787545727","url":"https:\/\/riverwalkersminerals.com\/products\/dragon-scale-calcite-with-chalcopyrite-sweetwater-mine-river-walkers-minerals","provider":"River Walkers Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}