Large Pink Calcite with Mesolite Inclusions Metallic / Shiny with Sonora Sunset variety mined

with Sonora Sunset variety mined in Sonora

copper-based minerals

Moonstone is in the feldspar family of stones and exhibits a gorgeous effect called chatoyancy

This crystal specimen showcases elongated blades of Barite crystals

Typically you see Calcite crystals with Amethyst

Large Pink Calcite with Mesolite Inclusions Metallic / Shiny with Sonora Sunset variety minedA true geologic rarity, this incredible crystal specimen of pink raspberry Calcite with Mesolite comes from Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, India. What makes this specimen so unique is both the color of the Calcite and the Mesolite crystal inclusions which can be seen both on the interior and exterior of the specimen. These crystals were mined from a very limited discovery in late 2023. Sometimes referred to as "Indian Rhodo" in allusion to it's color