Mariposa “Butterfly” Calcite from Mexico Tibet a type of gypsum

a type of gypsum

Locality: Uis

Size: 9cm x 7cm x 3cm

Note that this stone does have a few natural cracks but is in otherwise great shape

Mariposa “Butterfly” Calcite from Mexico Tibet a type of gypsumDiscover 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