This piece is like a hidden treasure cave in rock form. A rich, chocolatey-brown manganese base covered in teeny sparkling points (yes, it's way sparklier in person than the camera can catch) with pops of clear-to-white calcite peeking through. Flip it over and it's like two crystals in one—raw, textured, earthy... but also glitzy and full of light.
The sparkles are fine manganese crystals catching the light just right, while calcite adds those glossy, crystalline highlights. It has a moody, magical feel—like something you’d find in the middle of a forest just after it rained.
How it formed: Manganese formed first, rich and dark, as hot fluids moved through ancient rock. Calcite came in later, crystallizing in the gaps and adding that flashy touch. The sparkle comes from microcrystals of manganese coating the surface like natural fairy dust.
Vibe check: This one’s got cozy power. Manganese gives it grounding, protective energy, while calcite brings a soft clarity. Together, it’s like a quiet confidence piece—deep, sparkly, and solid!
