1.9" Natural Rough Zebra Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen Nuevo Leon Mexico
Location: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Weight: 3.2 Ounces
Dimension: 1.9 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Thick
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Calcite is a fundamental calcium carbonate mineral with a hardness of 3, forming the essential component of marble and limestone found across every continent. Named from the Greek "chalix," meaning lime, calcite displays an exceptional color spectrum, including red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black, and white formations. These specimens showcase calcite's diverse geological origins and unique properties, with some varieties exhibiting distinctive fluorescence under UV light. Notably, Yellow Calcite typically occurs in massive formations, with premium specimens sourced from Mexican deposits. Historically significant for uses ranging from cement production to optical instruments, calcite remains a prized addition to mineral collections, offering both scientific interest and natural beauty.
