{"product_id":"iron-oxide-coated-crystal-cluster-calcite-like-formation-3-4-oz","title":"Iron-Oxide-Coated Crystal Cluster | Calcite-Like Formation | 3.4 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking natural mineral cluster featuring dozens of projecting, pointed crystal forms coated in earthy ocher, tan, and rusty-brown material. Its sculptural, spiky silhouette and varied surface textures make it an intriguing one-of-a-kind collector specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-oxide-coated crystal cluster; underlying crystals are possibly calcite. Provisional visual identification only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePossible coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goethite or other iron oxides\/hydroxides, not analytically confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4 oz (approximately 96.4 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown \/ not documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown; not dated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not measured; see hand-held photos for scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm brown, ocher yellow, pale tan and rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closely grouped pointed and stubby crystal forms, possibly pseudomorphs or coated original crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural earthy surface with irregular and potentially chipped tips; inspect all photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV fluorescence and magnetism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity index:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/10, subjective collector-interest estimate rather than scientific rarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-bearing solutions may deposit iron oxides on pre-existing minerals, and some mineral specimens preserve original crystal outlines after partial or complete replacement. Neither replacement nor the exact initial mineral has been confirmed for this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical folklore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-rich stones are sometimes symbolically associated with stability, grounding and resilience. These are cultural interpretations, not evidence of measurable health effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographs show the exact unique 3.4-ounce specimen you will receive. Identification and provenance remain unverified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-mineral-specimens\"\u003enewly listed mineral specimens\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/one-of-a-kind-mineral-specimens\"\u003eone-of-a-kind collector pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hidden Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515948249286,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9405\/4342\/files\/iron-oxide-crystal-cluster-3-4oz-1.jpg?v=1793126511","url":"https:\/\/thehiddenbazaar.com\/products\/iron-oxide-coated-crystal-cluster-calcite-like-formation-3-4-oz","provider":"THEHIDDENBAZAAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}