Pink Halite Specimen Sterling Silver insects are preserved as fossils

insects are preserved as fossils by a sequence of events that results in their burial in a suitable medium

Discover the natural wonder of Oco Geodes—round rocks from Brazil that reveal dazzling crystal-lined cavities when opened

These specimens come from Madagascar

It is rated between 5 and 6 on the Mohs hardness scale due to its mineral composition that is a hydrated phosphate of copper/aluminum

Pink Halite Specimen Sterling Silver insects are preserved as fossilsHalite is the mineral (natural) form of sodium chloride, otherwise known as rock salt. Pink halite is a rare and unique specimen that is formed when trace amounts of other minerals, such as manganese, are present during the formation of halite. This results in a pink or reddish coloration in the specimen. Pink halite specimens can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small crystals to large masses. Halite is metaphysically associated with