{"product_id":"polished-large-orange-calcite-sphere-x-1-from-madagascar","title":"Polished Large Orange Calcite Sphere x 1 From Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA large 100 mm size expertly polished Orange Calcite\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esphere. This piece displays beautiful rich orange color with silver and black biotite mica patterns. It fluoresces dark pink to red under a UV light. Unusual, pretty and inexpensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Calcite from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure, radiant beauty of Orange Calcite from Madagascar, showcasing a solid, rich orange hue derived from trace iron content, free of any white wisps or waves. This striking calcite variety forms in massive structures, offering a translucent to opaque clarity with a vitreous to resinous lustre, and a Mohs hardness of around 3, making it perfect for tumbling or polishing. Sourced from regions like the Norcross Madagascar quarry, its uniform color creates a bold, uninterrupted statement piece. Ideal for collectors, crafters, or those drawn to its reputed metaphysical properties like enhancing creativity and energy, this vibrant gem brings the essence of Madagascar's geological splendour to any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCalcium Carbonate \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrismatic, Rhombohedral, Scalenohedral, Hexagonal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT COLOUR \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOrange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOHS HARDNESS SCALE\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocality = Madagascar \u003cbr\u003eGrade = Good Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 100 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CALCITE - Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50358766043329,"sku":"185-451-260626BM","price":1526.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/185451_10.jpg?v=1782912056","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/polished-large-orange-calcite-sphere-x-1-from-madagascar","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}