Diamond Calcite on Limonite Goethite Azurite has been sought after

Azurite has been sought after since ancient times as a gem and for use in blue pigment

a crystal occurring in a wide variety of colors and forms

The unique dark sugar quartz matrix evokes interstellar scenes of distant star clusters and nebulae offsetting the brilliant shine of the calcite crystals it contains

and because of this they are one of the most frequently found vertebrate fossils on earth

Species - Scyphocrinites elegans

Diamond Calcite on Limonite Goethite Azurite has been sought afterSo called diamond Calcite is named for its diamond like shape and exceptional sparkle. These beautifully shaped formations come from the Leiping mine in Southeastern China, known for many specimen quality minerals and gems. Each piece consists of multiple clusters of diamond calcite with high shine on a matrix of Limonite, an iron ore mineral which provides an impressive contrast against the clear crystals.