Orange Banded Calcite Moon & Stand

Description

We are proud to offer this orange banded calcite moon & stand. It comes with a nice golden-tone star charm. This moon carving has a face and nose, too. The beautiful bands of light orange and white are simply gorgeous. Make this lovely piece of décor yours today!

Size: Approx. 3.75″ tall (stone only)

A Bit About Orange Banded Calcite

Orange banded calcite, also known as honeycomb calcite, is composed of calcium carbonate, the same mineral composition as common calcite. However, orange banded calcite contains impurities such as iron oxide or other minerals that give it its distinctive orange banding pattern. This unique coloration sets it apart from the typical white or colorless appearance of common calcite. In terms of UV reactivity, some calcites exhibit fluorescence under ultraviolet (UV) light due to the presence of trace elements like manganese or lead. These elements can absorb UV light and re-emit it as visible light, causing the calcite to glow in various colors. Calcites that do not contain these specific trace elements will not exhibit UV fluorescence.

In the case of orange banded calcite, it typically does not fluoresce under ultraviolet (UV) light. This is because the orange coloration in orange banded calcite is usually due to impurities like iron oxide or other minerals, rather than the presence of trace elements that would cause fluorescence. The absence of these specific trace elements in orange banded calcite means that it does not exhibit the characteristic glow or fluorescence seen in some other types of calcite that contain those elements. Therefore, orange banded calcite is not known for its UV-reactive properties and does not fluoresce under UV light.

If you would like to learn more about calcite, click this link.

 This orange banded calcite moon & stand is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

If you are interested in the raw rose quartz in the photos, they are found here.

Please Note:

1. About the stands: To place, slide in the lower tip of them moon and set in place carefully as they could scratch.
2. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
3. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
4. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
5. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.