Blue Onyx Elephant (Banded Calcite) – Argentina | Choose A or B Medium Crystal Cluster Mineral: Quartz (Rose variety)

Mineral: Quartz (Rose variety)

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Blue Onyx Elephant (Banded Calcite) – Argentina | Choose A or B Medium Crystal Cluster Mineral: Quartz (Rose variety)These hand carved elephants are crafted from Blue Onyx, a striking variety of banded Calcite known for its serene color palette and "silky" luster. Each piece showcases undulating layers of sky blue, stormy grey, and warm honey gold, created by mineral impurities during the stone's sedimentary formation. Geological Overview While trade named "Onyx," this material is geologically a Banded Calcite (CaCO). It forms through the slow precipitation of