Fluorescent Hexagonal Sandwich Calcite Crystals with Hedenbergite on Matrix moss agate Cabochon Lustrous orange garnet crystals on

Lustrous orange garnet crystals on matrix

and the source of the lapis that was used by the Egyptians over two thousand years ago

while the silica crystallizes into quartz

From Hashupi

From Indonesia

Fluorescent Hexagonal Sandwich Calcite Crystals with Hedenbergite on Matrix moss agate Cabochon Lustrous orange garnet crystals onMultiple hexagonal "sandwich" calcite crystals in a stacked formation on matrix. Each stacked, tabular hexagonal calcite crystal shows an interlayering of white and clear greenish calcite. The clear light green layer has an alternating point up point down triangular geometry visible on the side faces. Slight green tint is from hedenbergite. The hexagonal calcite crystals fluoresce vibrant orange under 365nm long wave ultraviolet light. This piece is