Cubaris sp. "Platin, Tung Song" Ferruginous quartz which in turn is part

which in turn is part of the broader quartz family

This is actually the specimen I used to demonstrate how to identify a repaired mineral

but on other specimens they have a near-metallic luster resembling pyrite

Approx dimensions: 2 x 1

Cubaris sp. "Platin, Tung Song" Ferruginous quartz which in turn is partPlatin, Tung Song (native to Tung Song, Thailand) is one of my favorite Cubaris varieties. They have beautiful subtle patterning with a golden stripe up their back. Because these little buddies are native to the limestone caves of Thailand, they prefer a higher humidity. I give mine pieces of limestone as a calcium supplement and they definitely use it. This variety tends to stay under their hide and leaf litter, and can be pretty well camouflaged, so