Benz Calcite with Calico Pyrite (UV Reactive)

Price: $774.00 USD
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Water Sensitivity: High. Never soak pyrite. Water and oxygen trigger a chemical reaction that can lead to "Pyrite Disease," where the stone oxidizes, turns into a grey powder, and releases sulfuric acid.

Humidity Warning: In very humid environments, pyrite can "leak" acidic residue that can damage wooden shelves or other nearby crystals.

Toxicity: Keep away from kids due to swallowing hazard. While safe to touch, wash your hands after handling raw specimens, as they contain sulfur and trace amounts of arsenic. 

Water Sensitive: Yes. It is a carbonate; acids (like vinegar or lemon juice) will cause it to fizz and dissolve. Long-term soaking in water will ruin any polished finish.

This material is fragile and should be treated with care to avoid accidental damage.

This material is photosensitive. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or strong artificial light can cause colour to fade.

This material is heat-sensitive. High temperatures may cause thermal shock, dehydration, or colour fading/alteration.

This material is water-sensitive. High-humidity or water may damage this material by causing them to dissolve, rust, crack, or lose their lustre. Water can trigger chemical reactions, such as oxidation in metal-bearing stones, or cause soft, porous, or salt-based minerals to degrade.

Leo
Leo
Aries
Aries
Cancer
Cancer
Aquarius
Aquarius

Benz calcite with calico pyrite, often called the "Mercedes Star" formation, is a rare and highly sought-after mineral combination known for its striking geometric shape. The calcite naturally grows in a sharp, three-pointed star that resembles the Mercedes emblem, a formation that requires extremely precise conditions and is therefore uncommon to find intact. The surrounding calico pyrite adds metallic gold, bronze, and silver tones, creating a dramatic contrast against the creamy calcite star. These specimens glow hot pink under UV light. Metaphysically, this pairing blends clarity, grounding, and confidence: calcite supports focus and energetic cleansing, while pyrite brings protection, vitality, and abundance. Together, they create a unique specimen prized by collectors for both its rarity and its powerful, dynamic energy.

Calcite
Calcite has a soft, luminous body that seems to hold light just beneath its surface, glowing gently in creams, honey tones, or pale citrus hues. It feels clean in a way that's hard to describe, like fresh air moving through a quiet room, clearing what was heavy and leaving something lighter behind. Kenna loves calcite for its gentle radiance, a crystal that doesn't overwhelm; it restores.

Known as a stone of clarity, purification, and renewal, calcite helps dissolve mental fog and soften stagnant energy, making space for fresh intention to take root. It amplifies what you focus on while quietly clearing what no longer belongs, like a reset that brings you back to yourself, steady, open, and clear again.

Cancer and Aquarius zodiac energy.

Ruled by the Moon.

Crown (Spirituality) and Third Eye (Intuition) chakras.

Pyrite (Fool's Gold)
Pyrite has a bold, golden sheen that catches the light like fire, bright, metallic, and unapologetically alive. It carries that steady, warrior-like confidence that supports ambition, focus, and forward movement.

Leo and Aries zodiac energy.

Ruled by Sun and Mars.

Solar Plexus (Power) chakra.

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Each crystal is naturally unique, so no two are identical. The photos represent sample pieces. When you purchase one, you will receive a single crystal unless otherwise stated. Size, colour, and shape may differ from the images shown.

If you select a numbered option (for example, 111), you will receive one crystal at that price. Colour and shape may vary, but quality and value remain consistent. Staff cannot provide the exact crystal shown in the sample photo, so please do not request it.

If you select a lettered option (for example, A), you will receive the exact crystal shown in the photo.