Silvery Bladed “Rose” Calcite Cluster – Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China golden tiger eye Labrador (type locality and namesake)

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Silvery Bladed “Rose” Calcite Cluster – Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China golden tiger eye Labrador (type locality and namesake)This striking silvery bladed calcite forms in a distinctive rosette rose habit, with tightly clustered, plate like blades that catch the light from every angle. The result is a shimmering, sculptural piece that looks almost metallicyet its classic calcite in an uncommon, highly visual growth style. Sourced from the renowned Yaogangxian mining district in Hunan, China, this locality is celebrated among collectors for producing sharp, dramatic crystal