About this Product: The Fantasia brand of Honey Calcite rough stones you are ordering are 100% natural and imported by the ton from Mexico directly to Fantasia Mining's USA rock yard. This material is a "AAA" grade meaning it is the best quality that can come from the mines. We do want customers to be aware that even as the best quality material there could still be small imperfections since this is a naturally earth mined product of nature. * The average stone size is between 1.25 inches and 1.75 inches * The average number of pieces is between 15-25 per pound The above quantities are averages and while the majority of the time what you will receive stones in these ranges, it is possible to receive some smaller or larger pieces or a total number of pieces above or below the average. These Fantasia rough stones are perfect for tumbling, polishing, cabbing, cutting, wire wrapping, arts and crafts, fountains and water features, gem mining activities, education, keeping in their natural forms as specimens and so much more which is limited only by your imagination. Scientific Properties: Group: Carbonate: Calcite Chemical Formula: CaCO3 Specific Gravity: 2.69 - 2.72 Moh's Hardness: 2.0 - 3.0 Refractive Index: 1.486 - 1.658 Metaphysical Properties: Primary Chakra: All Astrological Sign: Cancer Vibration Number: 3, 11 **IMPORTANT: Please note that the stones you receive are naturally earth mined products of nature. When you receive them they may contain a small layer of dust which could coat the stones or the inside of the bag, so you will want to rinse the stones to see their true potential. Due to differences in how monitors display brightness, hue, vibrance and color saturation, the colors you see on your screen may vary from the colors of the stones received. Fantasia Mining is a USA Mining Company! The Fantasia brand is proud to have old fashioned American standards of excellence. We are known worldwide for providing the best quality stones due to the hard work and dedication of skilled American tradesmen with a passion for rocks, gems, fossils and minerals. Based in Akron, Ohio, Fantasia works with experienced geologists, GIA certified gemologists, and paleontologists which ensure every order contains an unsurpassed level of quality not found anywhere else in the industry. Every product that is part of the Fantasia brand is mined with ethical mining practices which are sustainable and safe for the environment, exceed minimum safety requirements for workers, and ensure fair wages are paid to every miner. Fantasia stones are not only from the three mines they own here in the USA but are also sourced through many exclusive mining contracts from all around the globe. Fantasia’s experience in the mining industry ensures that the mines they work with only ship premium quality stones from specific veins while rejecting anything that doesn't meet the strict quality standards of the Fantasia brand. The stones are then checked a second time when they arrive at the Fantasia USA warehouse and anything that is not the proper quality is refused. Passing two quality control inspections is essential to Fantasia’s vision of only providing premium quality stones in every order. Fantasia Rough Stones - The World's Best Quality! The Fantasia brand of rough stones encompasses over 200 unique varieties from around the world. These rough stones have a spectacular variety of colors and patterning so with Fantasia stones you can find a material for almost any need. Some of the many uses for the Fantasia brand of stones include the lapidary arts where they trusted worldwide by professionals and amateurs alike for faceting, cabbing, tumbling, carving, wire wrapping and other stone crafts. These beautiful stones can also be used for arts and crafts, gem mining events, fountain stones, decoration in vases, landscaping, paths and walkways along with so much more. The Fantasia brand continues to grow with more options like different grades to fit every budget and multiple sizes for every type of project. With Fantasia rough stones you will always receive a premium product, and once you see them in person it will be clear why Fantasia is known worldwide as the best brand to purchase for top quality rough stones.
