Description
Museum piece Calcite with Aragonite from the Wenshan mines, Yunnan, China – 81 kg
An exceptional museum-quality mineral from the famous Wenshan mines in Yunnan Province, China. This impressive specimen of Calcite with Aragonite combines spectacular crystal formation with an imposing presentation on a solid rosewood base, giving the whole the appearance of an exclusive work of natural art.
With dimensions of 42 × 17 × 92 cm and a weight of no less than 81 kilograms, this piece is one of the absolute eye-catchers for collectors, galleries, museums, and enthusiasts of rare minerals.
Originating from the famous Wenshan region
The Wenshan Mines are among the most famous mineral sites in China. Although the area was originally exploited as a zinc mine, it has gained worldwide fame through the discovery of exceptional minerals such as aragonite, hemimorphite, and high-grade calcite. The name “Wenshan Mine” is nowadays often used as a collective name for a number of deposits in the vicinity of Wenshan, a mineral-rich area in Yunnan province.
World-famous for special minerals
The Wenshan mine produces aragonite and, less frequently, hemimorphite in predominantly blue and white colors, and even more rarely in green shades. The region enjoys international fame for some of the most beautiful deep blue hemimorphite specimens ever found. These crystals possess a distinctive, fine surface growth strongly reminiscent of okenite. To date, only two significant specimens of this world-famous variety have become known: one discovered around 1990/1991 and a second in 1999. In addition to these famous hemimorphites, the Wenshan region has also produced some truly amazing calcite specimens, of which this piece is a magnificent example.
An impressive combination of Calcite and Aragonite
This museum-worthy specimen displays a fascinating fusion of calcite and aragonite. The complex crystal structures form a natural sculpture that appears almost artificial due to its perfection and refinement. The combination of various growth forms, textures, and crystal aggregates creates an impressive visual effect that reveals new details from every angle.
Placed on a solid rosewood base
To allow this exceptional mineral to be shown to its full potential, it is mounted on a beautiful solid rosewood base. The warm wood tones form a stunning contrast with the light crystal structures, giving the whole an exclusive, museum-quality appearance. This high-quality presentation makes the piece immediately suitable for a prominent place in a collection, reception area, gallery, or luxury interior.
A nature artwork of museum quality
With a height of 92 cm and a weight of 81 kilograms, this specimen has an impressive presence. The refined crystal structures and sculptural form make it an object that continues to fascinate both up close and from a distance. This is not just a mineral, but a natural work of art that reveals millions of years of geological history.
Features
- Mineral: Calcite with Aragonite
- Origin: Wenshan Mines, Wenshan, Yunnan, China
- Weight: 81 kilograms
- Dimensions: 42 × 17 × 92 cm
- Quality: Museum quality
- Presentation: Solid rosewood base
- Crystal formation: Very richly developed
- Location: World-famous Wenshan region
An exclusive collector's item
Masterpieces from Wenshan are sought after worldwide by collectors for their beauty, rarity, and geological significance. The combination of a famous site, exceptional crystal formation, and a luxurious presentation makes this specimen a unique addition to any high-end collection.
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Are you looking for a mineral with a museum-quality appearance, a special provenance, and an impressive presentation? Then this Calcite with Aragonite from the Wenshan mines is an extraordinary opportunity. An exceptional work of natural art that uniquely unites beauty, science, and exclusivity.
