2" Quartz with Chrysocolla from Tentadora Mine DX1571 optical calcite Imperial jasper is a variety

Imperial jasper is a variety of jasper

Many cultures throughout history have regarded moonstone as having a connection to the lunar cycles and feminine energy

particularly those that have undergone contact or regional metamorphism

These veins cut through metamorphic and igneous rocks of the Subpolar Urals

Its distinct and attractive features make it a popular choice for lapidary artists looking to create unique and eye-catching pieces

2" Quartz with Chrysocolla from Tentadora Mine DX1571 optical calcite Imperial jasper is a variety2" Quartz with Chrysocolla from Tentadora Mine Approx. Dimensions: 2x1x1 inches Approx. Weight: 34. 4 grams Locality: Tentadora Mine, Huancavelica, Peru This specimen features a single, well formed quartz point coated in botryoidal chrysocolla from the Tentadora Mine in Peru, a locality known for producing some of the finest quartz and copper mineral combinations in the world. Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate that forms in the oxidation zones