{"product_id":"dragon-scale-calcite-w-chalcopyrite-sweetwater-mine-missouri","title":"Dragon Scale Calcite w\/ Chalcopyrite - Sweetwater Mine, Missouri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis is the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e“Dragon Scale” Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e from the world-renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eSweetwater Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e in Reynolds County, Missouri — a variety prized by serious collectors. 🐉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eFresh from the Earth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this specimen was unearthed within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003elast six months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Even more impressively, the pocket it came from has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003esince collapsed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eno additional crystals from this exact find will ever be recovered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — instantly elevating both its rarity and long-term value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eIts sharply defined phantoms and chalcopyrite inclusions create mesmerizing, rainbow-flecked layers that shimmer beneath the surface. The crystal can be admired from every angle and even stands beautifully on its own as a statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e🐉✨ Exceptionally rare and found in only one place on Earth — the Sweetwater Mine. These specimens are recovered from approximately 1,400 feet underground, specifically from Stope J-21 (copper side).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eThe signature green-black “dragon scale” effect comes from chalcopyrite suspended in layered formations throughout the calcite, forming dramatic internal phantoms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\/Width\/Thickness: 4.25\" x 5\" x 4.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YourCrystalChic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018683842855,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/0762\/8071\/files\/IMG_7800.heic?v=1770511012","url":"https:\/\/yourcrystalchic.myshopify.com\/products\/dragon-scale-calcite-w-chalcopyrite-sweetwater-mine-missouri","provider":"YourCrystalChic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}