4.3" 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 4.3 inches long, and shows off the beautiful green and red banding found in this stone. A perfectly sweet pal 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.
FOR SALE
$25
DETAILS
SPECIES
Calcite
LOCATION
Balochistan Region, Pakistan
SIZE
4.3 x 3.2"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#301413