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Optical Calcite Specimens      
 
Optical calcite is noted for its rhombohedral shape (prism with six faces) and double refraction of light. It is translucent—sometimes transparent—whereas regular calcite is opaque.
 
Click on a Code below to see product information and price
Left Front (Honey): Code HCO
Left Back (Pink): Code OPTPC5
Middle (Pink): Code OPTPC1B
Right (Green): Code GOC3
 
 
For the products below dimensions are measured at the widest points. Dimensions and weight are approximate and include, when applicable, the matrix.
Optical Calcite Specimens
 

Honey Optical Calcite Specimen      Top↑
Code: HCO   Sold
Source: Mexico
Length: 33 mm (1.3 in)
Height: 15 mm (.6 in)
Width: 28 mm (1.1 in)
Weight: 40 gr (1.4 oz)
Price: $14.00 CAD
 
Natural (uncut and unpolished)
Deep orange-brandy colouring. Internal rainbows can be seen at certain angles
 
 
Unique product
You will receive the exact item shown in the photograph.
Honey Optical Calcite Specimen
Honey Optical Calcite Specimen
Honey Optical Calcite Specimen
Honey Optical Calcite Specimen
 

Pink Optical Calcite Specimen      Top↑
Code: OPTPC5   Sold
Source: Mexico
Height: 33 mm (1.3 in)
Width: 38 mm (1.5 in)
Depth: 36 mm (1.4 in)
Weight: 127 gr (4.5 oz)
Price: $23.00 CAD
 
Natural (uncut and unpolished)
Strong pink colour with lots of shimmer
 
 
Unique product
You will receive the exact item shown in the photograph.
Pink Optical Calcite Specimen
 

Pink Optical Calcite Specimen      Top↑
Code: OPTPC1B   Sold
Source: Mexico
Length: 45 mm (1.8 in)
Height: 36 mm (1.4 in)
Width: 27 mm (1.1 in)
Weight: 122 gr (4.3 oz)
Price: $16.00 CAD
 
Natural (uncut and unpolished)
Orangey-pink colouring with internal rainbows, cleavages, and inclusions
 
 
Unique product
You will receive the exact item shown in the photograph.
Pink Optical Calcite Specimen
Pink Optical Calcite Specimen
Pink Optical Calcite Specimen
 

Green Optical Calcite Specimen      Top↑
Code: GOC3   Sold
Source: Mexico
Length: 41 mm (1.6 in)
Height: 34 mm (1.3 in)
Width: 36 mm (1.4 in)
Weight: 138 gr (4.9 oz)
Price: $28.00 CAD
 
Natural (uncut and unpolished)
Light forest green colouring with internal cleavages and inclusions
 
 
Unique product
You will receive the exact item shown in the photograph.
Green Optical Calcite Specimen
 
Green Optical Calcite Specimen