{"product_id":"gemmy-calcite-with-chalcopyrite-casteel-mine-missouri-river-walkers-minerals","title":"Gemmy Calcite with Chalcopyrite- Casteel Mine, Missouri | River Walkers Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 89 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.2 × 2 × 1.6 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocale\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Casteel Mine, Bixby, Iron County, Missouri, USA 🇺🇸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful little Casteel Mine piece featuring a single \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden yellow calcite crystal rising right out of a sparkly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The calcite has a great elongated shape with a glassy, gemmy termination and a rich golden color that becomes especially bright under direct light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite details is a small patch of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicrocrystalline chalcopyrite on the matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing flashes of gold along with subtle colorful iridescence when viewed from different angles. The contrast between the clean calcite crystal, sugary matrix, and tiny metallic chalcopyrite makes this such a fun little Missouri specimen.\u003c\/span\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":52277127774504,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6609\/0024\/files\/61C2E4F3-38E1-4991-8993-DA7FF659B382.jpg?v=1787547696","url":"https:\/\/riverwalkersminerals.com\/products\/gemmy-calcite-with-chalcopyrite-casteel-mine-missouri-river-walkers-minerals","provider":"River Walkers Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}