Calcite | Mexico lapis lazuli This faceted garnet from China

This faceted garnet from China belongs to the garnet group

This item is 2” x 1” and weighs 0

it is extremely fragile

5” x 2” and weighs 13

This rare mineral is only found in the Mine of Marovato on the Ambolobozo Peninsula of Madagascar

Calcite | Mexico lapis lazuli This faceted garnet from Chinacluster of white calcite with sparkling micro crystals layered across every surface. This pieces has a sculptural presence, with rounded formations and subtle translucency that catch the light beautifully. Calcite is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, forming in a wide range of geological environments. Specimens like this develop through mineral rich fluids slowly depositing crystal layers over time, creating these intricate, almost coral