Thulite - 1 pound Selenite owing to the contrasting colors

owing to the contrasting colors of magnesite and dolomite crystals

The rutile inclusions can sometimes create a metallic or iridescent sheen within the crystal

Its density can range from 1

sometimes with reddish or coppery hues

Thulite - 1 pound Selenite owing to the contrasting colorsLocality: Norway Color: Thulite ranges in color from pale pink to deep rose red. The color comes from manganese impurities in the mineral. Hardness: Thulite has a hardness of around 6. 5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively durable but still susceptible to scratching and abrasion. Clarity: Thulite is typically opaque, meaning it does not allow light to pass through it. It may have some translucent areas, but overall it is not considered a