Diamond Calcite on Limonite Selenite reminiscent of the famed logo

reminiscent of the famed logo of Mercedez Benz

These pieces of cuboidal fluorite crystals in varying shades of dark green occur on a high contrast white-gray matrix

Barite is a mineral with an interesting history

and branches that died under conditions that favor fossilization gradually become replaced with minerals until what remains is a replica of the original piece of wood consisting entirely of mineral material

It is found in a wide range of shades from deep purple to pale violet and even pink

Diamond Calcite on Limonite Selenite reminiscent of the famed logoSo called diamond Calcite is named for its diamond like shape and exceptional sparkle. These beautifully shaped formations come from the Leiping mine in Southeastern China, known for many specimen quality minerals and gems. Each piece consists of multiple clusters of diamond calcite with high shine on a matrix of Limonite, an iron ore mineral which provides an impressive contrast against the clear crystals.