Chinese Aragonite Specimens

Initially way overpriced when the reached the mineral markets (sometime around 2000). aragonite from Xingi, Guizhou Prov., China never seemed to catch on with most collectors. They can still be found in attractive specimens both on and off matrix.
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OKE-068 Aragonite Xingi, Guizhou Prov., China. White, translucent, curved stalactite of aragonite crystals. Great luster and form. 7.5 cm high. This one looks like a seahorse. 35$
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OKE-069 Aragonite Xingi, Guizhou Prov., China. White, translucent, curved stalactite of aragonite crystals. Great luster and form. 12.2 cm high. Graceful, aesthetic form. 35$