Large Banded Calcite Slab on Wooden X Stand, 9.5 Inch Mexican Onyx Display Slab, Cream and Rust Banding, 3.3 lb Statement Piece

A big, generous slab of banded calcite, close to ten inches across, with wave after wave of banding running across the face in cream, soft sage green, rust, and deep brown. The bands zigzag and double back on themselves, with little round eyes tucked into the folds and one wide open field of pale stone in the corner that gives the eye a place to rest. The face is cut flat and left with a soft matte finish, so the color reads gently rather than glossy, and the natural edge of the slab is kept all the way around.

This kind of banded calcite is usually sold as Mexican onyx. It is not a true onyx (that is a chalcedony), it is calcite that grew in layers, which is what gives it those flowing bands and its soft, almost waxy glow in the light.

It comes with a simple wooden X stand, stained dark, that holds the slab upright at a slight lean. Set it on a console, a mantel, or a bookshelf and it reads like a piece of art.

Calcite is one of the gentlest stones to have around. It is known as a cleanser and an amplifier, the stone that clears the stale energy out of a room and turns the good energy up a notch. The banded kind carries a settled, grounding feel on top of that, tied to patience, to steady progress, and to the comfort of things that build slowly and last. In a living room or an office, a piece this size holds the space with a calm, warm energy and gives everyone who walks past a reason to stop and look closer.

You will receive the exact piece pictured, with the stand shown.

Specifications
Stone, natural banded calcite (Mexican onyx) slab
Size, about 8 inches by 9.5 inches
Weight, 3 lb 5 oz (3.32 lb)
Finish, flat cut matte face, natural edge
Stand, dark stained wooden X stand, included
Note, calcite is a soft stone, keep it away from acids, hard scrubbing, and long soaks in water

This is a natural mineral. Expect small variations in color, banding, and surface texture, and a few natural pits or lines. Colors may look slightly different on different screens.

Because natural minerals are delicate and can be damaged by the stress of shipping, we are unable to accept returns. If your item arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will make it right.