Blue Aragonite - Mini Tower Dinosaur bone Even the barrel walls are

Even the barrel walls are wearing down over time

These beautiful rosettes form in clay several meters below the surface when water rich in gypsum evaporates

Grade: Lapidary Grade

Size: 16mm x 8mm x 8mmWeight: 1

Approximate weight of 1 point: 508g

Blue Aragonite - Mini Tower Dinosaur bone Even the barrel walls areMined from: Helmand, Pakistan Afghanistan Border Description: Caribbean calcite is a captivating variety of calcite renowned for its striking blue coloration reminiscent of the Caribbean Sea. Copper is the primary impurity responsible for the blue color of Caribbean calcite. Copper ions within the crystal lattice can absorb light in the orange and red regions of the spectrum, leading to the characteristic blue coloration. Caribbean calcite is said to