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4.15" Carved Green Banded Calcite Turtle - Pakistan
This is a beautiful polished turtle sculpture carved from a kind of calcite often (incorrectly) marketed as Pakistan green onyx. The stone varies from pale to deep olive green and has white and red banding throughout. This little guy measures 4.15 inches long, and shows off unique orange and brown banding found in this stone. A delightful friend to add to your collection!
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
4.15 x 3.15"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#265530