Mariposa Butterfly Calcite from Mexico quartz originating from the Milpillas Mine

originating from the Milpillas Mine in Mexico

Inclusions: Some mariposa calcite specimens have inclusions of hematite

This stunning owl carving on pyrite cluster is crafted from Aragonite/Alabaster delicately set atop a natural Pyrite stone base

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and other colors in between

Mariposa Butterfly Calcite from Mexico quartz originating from the Milpillas MineDiscover 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