CAL105 Fluorescent Calcite Labradorite and green hues

and green hues

depending on the proportions of its components

Width: 9mm

with hints of black

gray and off-white coloring with banding

CAL105 Fluorescent Calcite Labradorite and green huesThis calcite rhomb has naturally straight sides created from its distinct cleavage properties. The rhombohedral formation produces double refraction, which is why this material is also known as Optical Calcite. When you look at objects through the calcite, it splits the rays of light and displays two images of the same object. This piece is a gemmy, translucent peachy pink, which is a result of the presence of manganese within its chemical makeup.