{"product_id":"calcite-crystal-cluster-virginia-city-nevada-4-9-oz","title":"Calcite Crystal Cluster | Virginia City, Nevada | 4.9 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact calcite crystal cluster from Virginia City, Nevada, featuring intergrown translucent cream-to-honey crystals with a sculptural mix of broad faces and elongated points. Its warm natural tone and multi-directional crystal growth make it a distinctive small collector specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcite crystal cluster on matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9 oz (139 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virginia City, Nevada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate geological age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 million years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural, unpolished collector specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcite commonly crystallizes when calcium-rich hydrothermal fluids move through openings in host rock and deposit calcium carbonate. Intergrown crystal faces record repeated stages of mineral growth within that open space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcite is relatively soft (Mohs 3). Handle gently; avoid impacts, acids, ultrasonic cleaners and household chemicals. Dust with a soft dry brush only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical note:\u003c\/strong\u003e In spiritual traditions, calcite is associated with clarity, grounded focus and motivation. These are beliefs only and are not scientific or medical claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurated by The Hidden Bazaar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related collector material:\u003c\/strong\u003e See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/comstock-lode-virginia-city-mineral-specimens\"\u003eVirginia City mineral specimens\u003c\/a\u003e and browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stones-treasures\"\u003eThe Hidden Bazaar's natural rocks and mineral specimens\u003c\/a\u003e. Each listing has its own photographs, weight and reported provenance; please review those details for the exact specimen offered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hidden Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47355421393094,"sku":"CALCITE-VIRGINIA-CITY-4-9OZ","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9405\/4342\/files\/IMG_4448.jpg?v=1789844197","url":"https:\/\/thehiddenbazaar.com\/products\/calcite-crystal-cluster-virginia-city-nevada-4-9-oz","provider":"THEHIDDENBAZAAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}