Amber Calcite Sphere | 87 mm, 3.4 inches | 952 grams | China IAB-MG many man-made steels barely score

many man-made steels barely score a seven on the hardness scale

34 KG / 2 lbs 15 ounces

It is a durable gemstone

It has been highly prized for ornamental and decorative purposes

Amber Calcite Sphere | 87 mm, 3.4 inches | 952 grams | China IAB-MG many man-made steels barely scoreWhile it's commonly colorless or white, Calcite can also appear in various hues, including shades of green, blue, yellow, orange, red, brown, and even black. This sphere is a beautiful example of yellow calcite. The coloration is often due to impurities or exposure to different minerals during formation. Calcite is typically transparent to translucent, allowing light to pass through and sometimes exhibit a phenomenon called double refraction. is found