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11.6" Polished Green Banded Calcite Obelisk - Pakistan
This is a beautiful polished obelisk carved from a kind of calcite often (incorrectly) marketed as Pakistan green onyx. The stone has olive green bands between white, brown, and red banding. It measures 11.6" tall.
Pakistan Green Onyx
Despite its name, Pakistan green onyx is not a true onyx, but a colorful variety of green banded calcite. Its deep color, reddish striations, translucency, and softness make it one of the world's most popular stones for interior stonework, decorative carvings, and lapidary work.
Despite its name, Pakistan green onyx is not a true onyx, but a colorful variety of green banded calcite. Its deep color, reddish striations, translucency, and softness make it one of the world's most popular stones for interior stonework, decorative carvings, and lapidary work.
SPECIES
Calcite
LOCATION
Balochistan Region, Pakistan
SIZE
11.6" tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#266210