Mariposa “Butterfly” Calcite - Mexico palo santo often presenting as lustrous

often presenting as lustrous

It is theorized that the development of these striated Pyrite specimens is due to the great amount of pressure exerted upon them

yet is light enough to be carried in hand

Size: 7in x 2

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Mariposa “Butterfly” Calcite - Mexico palo santo often presenting as lustrousDiscover the beauty of the Mariposa Monarch Butterfly Calcite from Mexico. This soft material showcases a stunning formation. Specimens can have a red to golden yellow color Here are some characteristics of Mariposa calcite: Appearance: First generation: Scalenohedral crystals that are coated with a thin layer of brown iron oxide Second generation: An overgrowth that completely wraps around the first generation, giving the appearance of a snow capped