Mariposa “Butterfly” Calcite from Mexico Tibet Rosasite is a secondary mineral

Rosasite is a secondary mineral that is commonly found in the oxidized areas of copper-zinc ore deposits

5 inch width and 3 inch height

however it is mostly on the backside and underneath the dolomite so not always visible

a type of gypsum

Locality: Uis

Mariposa “Butterfly” Calcite from Mexico Tibet Rosasite is a secondary mineralDiscover the beauty of the Mariposa Monarch Butterfly Calcite from Mexico. This soft material showcases a stunning formation. Specimens can have a red to golden yellow color Here are some characteristics of Mariposa calcite: Appearance: First generation: Scalenohedral crystals that are coated with a thin layer of brown iron oxide Second generation: An overgrowth that completely wraps around the first generation, giving the appearance of a snow capped