Calcite stalactite (Burma) — 315 g

Description

This freestanding calcite stalactite from Burma weighs 315 g and stands 12 cm tall. It shows a clear stalactitic form with pleasing contrast in colour across the surface and is offered intact for collectors. The specimen is compact at H 12 × W 9 × D 4.5 cm and displays the elongated, drip-formed habit typical of stalactite growth. Colour variation gives visual depth without added preparation.

Mineral context

Calcite is calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It forms in many sedimentary, metamorphic and hydrothermal settings and occurs in a wide range of crystal habits and aggregate forms.