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2.3" Sparkling Calcite/Aragonite Stalactite Formation - China
This 2.3" long stalactitic formation comprised of calcite and aragonite is part of a recent find in the stalactite mines near Wenshan City in the Yunnan Province of China. Displaying beautiful natural architecture, the piece features popcorn-like growths formed over numerous years as mineral-rich water deposited crystalline layers. The surface shows subtle tones from creamy whites to warm honey hues.
Under shortwave UV light, the stalactites exhibit a vibrant white fluorescence. Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Under shortwave UV light, the stalactites exhibit a vibrant white fluorescence. Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Stalactites form when water, seeping through rock, reaches an opening such as a cave or tunnel. Once this mineral-rich water (calcite/aragonite in this case) precipitates out of the rock wall/ceiling, it leaves behind a crystal as the precipitate builds with each drop of water.
Stalagmites are likely to form from this process as those drops land on a cave floor, since the drops from the ceiling will still contain high mineral content. As long as water keeps flowing, it will continue to precipitate into stalactites and stalagmites.
Stalagmites are likely to form from this process as those drops land on a cave floor, since the drops from the ceiling will still contain high mineral content. As long as water keeps flowing, it will continue to precipitate into stalactites and stalagmites.
$15
SPECIES
Calcite & Aragonite
LOCATION
Wenshan City, Yunnan Province, China
SIZE
Entire Specimen: 2.3 x 1.9"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#364499
