{"product_id":"natural-native-silver-on-calcite-matrix-collectors-mineral-specimen-b1-6","title":"Natural Native Silver on Calcite Matrix | Collectors Mineral Specimen (B1 #6)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSourced and individually selected by Distinction Crystals, this exquisite specimen features a high concentration of native silver crystallised across a blocky, crystalline calcite matrix. The piece is notably aesthetic, boasting a \"frosted\" look where the metallic silver appears to have grown in delicate, shimmering layers over the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecimen Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMineral: \u003c\/b\u003eNative Silver on Matrix Calcite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm: \u003c\/b\u003eRefined dendritic sprays, crystalline clusters, and wiry filaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLustre: \u003c\/b\u003eBrilliant, high-reflective metallic lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-translucent milky-white calcite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003e5 x 3.5 x 7 cm approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e115g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eNative Silver on Calcite Matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eBou-Azzer district, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis specimen displays a superb distribution of silver, featuring a primary face that is heavily colonised by bright metallic crystals. The silver growth exhibits a variety of habits, from fine, feathery dendritic sprays to more robust, interconnected crystalline masses that provide significant three-dimensional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe host milky-white calcite is particularly clean in this piece, providing a sharp, high-contrast backdrop that makes the silver \"pop\". The way the silver wraps around the natural contours of the calcite suggests a rich primary mineralisation, making it a highly desirable example of a native element on matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat sets this specimen apart is the delicate nature of the silver filaments–many are so fine they appear almost like metallic silk against the stone. It is a rare find that combines this level of fine detail with a sturdy, display-ready matrix. A must-have for those collecting native elements or high-contrast matrix pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou will receive the exact piece shown in the photographs. Natural variations, inclusions, surface markings, and irregularities are part of the mineral’s natural formation and are not defects. Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting and screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distinction Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56875897356666,"sku":"NAT-SILV-B1#6","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7585\/1550\/files\/IMG_2282.heic?v=1778488229","url":"https:\/\/www.distinctioncrystalsandfossils.com\/products\/natural-native-silver-on-calcite-matrix-collectors-mineral-specimen-b1-6","provider":"Distinction Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}