{"product_id":"green-blue-feather-calcite-with-amethyst-and-specularite","title":"Green-Blue Feather Calcite with Amethyst and Specularite","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eThis dramatic mineral specimen features sweeping formations of green-blue feather calcite rising in layered, blade-like structures. The calcite displays a soft crystalline texture that catches the light across its ridged surfaces, creating a delicate shimmer. Emerging from the side of the formation are sharp quartz points with a smoky-to-amethyst hue, their faces dusted with metallic specularite that forms dark, reflective patches and sparkling mineral accents. The contrast between the pale calcite blades, the deep metallic specularite, and the translucent quartz points creates a striking and sculptural composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eSpecimens of feather calcite from Inner Mongolia are highly sought after for their unusual growth habit and mineral associations. The calcite forms in elongated, layered blades that resemble feathered plumes, often developing in hydrothermal environments alongside quartz. Specularite, a reflective variety of hematite, commonly coats the quartz crystals in this locality, creating the distinctive dark metallic surfaces seen here. The combination of feather calcite, quartz points, and specularite produces visually complex specimens prized by collectors for both their mineralogical interest and aesthetic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eCalcite is often associated with clarity and energy flow, while amethyst is traditionally connected with calmness and focus. Specularite, a form of hematite, is commonly linked with grounding and strength. Together these minerals create a piece that many people place in living spaces, offices, or meditation areas as both a natural sculpture and a focal point for calm, balanced environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e11 × 4.5 × 5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eWeight: 1.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eMineral: Feather calcite with quartz (amethyst) and specularite\u003cbr data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eOrigin: Huanggangliang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China\u003cbr data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eFormation: Natural feather-bladed calcite growth with quartz points and specular hematite coating\u003cbr data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eColour: Pale green-blue calcite with smoky-to-amethyst quartz and dark metallic specularite\u003cbr data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eFinish: Natural crystal formation\u003cbr data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eMount: Custom display stand included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Lithic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647277187284,"sku":"1041","price":760.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9021\/0260\/files\/DFF26804-F489-4D49-A341-968E6FE01063_1_201_a.heic?v=1773368639","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierlithic.com\/products\/green-blue-feather-calcite-with-amethyst-and-specularite","provider":"Atelier Lithic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}