Very rare "Watermelon" calcite Fluorescent - Height: 3.5...

Chalcedony inbetween layers of calcite. The calcite fluoresces orange-red to pink and the chalcedony fluoresces bright green. It is most visible under mid-wavelength UV light but is also clearly visible under short-wavelength UV light. It is also known as “watermelon calcite or watermelon stone” because of its fluorescence pattern. Found sporadically in remote areas (with permission) Imported from the U.S. (Acrylic base not included)

Estimate:£0.83

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