Mariposa “Butterfly” Calcite - Mexico palo santo yet is light enough to

yet is light enough to be carried in hand

and is typically found in sedimentary rocks

Presented in a Perky box with a locality tag for added authenticity and educational value

The hyalite opal shows brightly with short wave 365nm UV flashlight

Mariposa “Butterfly” Calcite - Mexico palo santo yet is light enough toDiscover 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