Black Onyx and Yellow Calcite Zebra Skull C

Mother nature combined these two contrasting minerals and it makes a striking display piece.

Calcite is composed of the same material as limestone: calcium carbonate. This transparent to opaque mineral can be found in a variety of colours when it is charged with impurities.
As a healing stone, calcite is a powerful crystal that helps clarify vision, as well as clean toxins from the body and reduce stress.

Onyx is a variety of chalcedony or microcrystalline quartz which is formed in the gas cavities of lava. Generally, most onyx has a parallel banding structure (as opposed to agate which is more irregular), however black onyx doesn’t tend to have this characteristic banding.
As a healing stone, black onyx is thought to increase regeneration, happiness, intuition and instincts.

This unique hand carved and polished skull comes from Madagasgar via the Tucson gem show. It measures approximately 40mm.