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3.8" Free-Standing Polished Swirling Chocolate Calcite
This is a 3.8" tall, free-standing piece of chocolate calcite from Pakistan which has been polished to a mirror like 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.
$35
SPECIES
Calcite
LOCATION
Balochistan, Pakistan
SIZE
3.8" tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#386199
