Benz Calcite Opal in iron smelting and other

in iron smelting and other metallurgy

reminiscent of the famed logo of Mercedez Benz

with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal

and under optimal conditions these insects will be clearly visible within the fossilized amber pieces

it is not uncommon for insects and other small animals to become trapped within tree sap

Benz Calcite Opal in iron smelting and otherA relatively new and exciting addition to the mineral world, the so called Benz calcite comes from specific formations in Hubei, China, where some truly impressive specimens like this very rarely emerge from the mines. These incredible collectors pieces each one of a kind feature massive semitransparent calcite crystals, many of which feature coatings of fine, incredibly brilliant pyrite and chalcopyrite. The Benz part of the name comes from the tip