Selenite on Calcite - Mineral calcium iron silicate milky calcite base

milky calcite base

Manufactured in Brazil

with zones of green

Approximate size of 1 piece: 75mm x 75mm x 11mmApproximate weight of 1 piece: 35g

This material formed in a sedimentary environment where silica-rich groundwater moved through porous sandstone layers and slowly deposited hydrated silica into cavities and fractures

Selenite on Calcite - Mineral calcium iron silicate milky calcite baseMined from: Morocco Description: These beautiful pieces feature shimmering, clear selenite crystals growing right on top calcite. Mined in Morocco, each specimen is a little work of natural art, with the glassy selenite blades standing out dramatically against the solid calcite base. These kind of crystal cluster that instantly catches the eye and make perfect centerpieces for a shelf or desk. Selenite is a type of gypsum known for its silky, almost