Small parrot made of blue calcite

A handmade parrot made of blue calcite, white calcite, and chrysocolla. The mineral composition results in a characteristically blue and white bird with an onyx beak as a contrasting accent.

Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate and provides the vibrant turquoise-blue hues. Blue calcite also gets its color from trace amounts of copper. Both minerals often originate from the same copper deposits.

The bird sits on a rock crystal base with clear points. This stage enhances the sculpture and provides the structural basis for the piece.

A decorative collector's item with an unusual mineral selection and craftsmanship.