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3.1" Polished Chocolate Calcite Palm Stone - Pakistan
This is a beautiful, 3.1" wide polished palm stone that was formed from "chocolate calcite", collected from Pakistan. This specimen features alternating bands of white, beige and brown calcite, and has been polished to a glossy finish.
About Chocolate Calcite
Chocolate calcite from Pakistan is a visually striking variety of banded calcite characterized by rich, earthy brown and creamy beige tones. Its layered appearance often resembles swirls of chocolate and caramel, giving the stone a warm and inviting aesthetic. These patterns are the result of rhythmic mineral deposition over time, typically in limestone or dolostone environments.
Found primarily in Balochistan, Pakistan, this calcite is typically polished into decorative slabs, spheres, and freeform shapes that showcase its vivid banding. Though not rare, chocolate calcite is prized for its aesthetic appeal and is popular in interior design and metaphysical circles. Like all calcites, it has a Mohs hardness of 3 and should be handled with care to avoid scratching or acid damage.
Chocolate calcite from Pakistan is a visually striking variety of banded calcite characterized by rich, earthy brown and creamy beige tones. Its layered appearance often resembles swirls of chocolate and caramel, giving the stone a warm and inviting aesthetic. These patterns are the result of rhythmic mineral deposition over time, typically in limestone or dolostone environments.
Found primarily in Balochistan, Pakistan, this calcite is typically polished into decorative slabs, spheres, and freeform shapes that showcase its vivid banding. Though not rare, chocolate calcite is prized for its aesthetic appeal and is popular in interior design and metaphysical circles. Like all calcites, it has a Mohs hardness of 3 and should be handled with care to avoid scratching or acid damage.
SPECIES
Calcite
LOCATION
Pakistan
SIZE
3.1" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#220954
