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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
Pink: Code OPTPC1
Pink: Code OPTPC4
Green: Code GOC2
 
 
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
 

Pink Optical Calcite Specimen      Top↑
Code: OPTPC1   Sold
Source: Mexico
Length: 43 mm (1.7 in)
Height: 23 mm (.9 in)
Width: 29 mm (1.1 in)
Weight: 75 gr (2.6 oz)
Price: $16.00 CAD
 
Natural (uncut and unpolished)
Pink and, from certain angles, some orange. Filled with misty inclusions and cross hatch of cleavages.
 
 
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You will receive the exact item shown in the photograph.
Pink Optical Calcite Specimen
Pink Optical Calcite Specimen
Pink Optical Calcite Specimen
 

Pink Optical Calcite Specimen      Top↑
Code: OPTPC4   Sold
Source: Mexico
Length: 42 mm (1.7 in)
Height: 19 mm (.7 in)
Width: 38 mm (1.5 in)
Weight: 81 gr (2.9 oz)
Price: $12.00 CAD
 
Natural (uncut and unpolished)
Light pink and, when viewed from certain angles, tinted with orange. Full of internal cleavages and silvery 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: GOC2   
Source: Mexico
Length: 35 mm (1.4 in)
Height: 35 mm (1.4 in)
Width: 27 mm (1.1 in)
Weight: 92 gr (3.2 oz)
Price: $16.00 CAD
 
Natural (uncut and unpolished)
Light green with a silvery tint in certain light conditions. Rainbows can be seen through some faces.
 
 
Unique product
You will receive the exact item shown in the photograph.
Green Optical Calcite Specimen
Green Optical Calcite Specimen
Green Optical Calcite Specimen