Mariposa Butterfly Calcite from Mexico Turquoise This piece has been cut

This piece has been cut on all 4 sides to give it a rectangular shape

When you hit these with a shortwave (254nm) UV flashlight

it displays chatoyancy

Add a touch of natural elegance to your space with this one-of-a-kind piece

Mariposa Butterfly Calcite from Mexico Turquoise This piece has been cutDiscover 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