2.1" Natural Rough Orange Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen Nuevo Leon Mexico
Location: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Weight: 6 Ounces
Dimension: 2.1 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 2 Inches Thick
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Yellow Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral with a hardness of 3, known for its vibrant color and massive formation. Sourced from Mexico's renowned deposits, these specimens showcase the same mineral that forms marble and limestone worldwide. Prized for collection and display, Yellow Calcite offers a sunny, opaque appearance distinct from other calcite varieties. Each piece represents one of Earth's most abundant minerals, selected for quality and visual appeal.
Calcite gets its name from the Greek word “chalix,” meaning lime. It comes in a wide variety of colors, including red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black, and white. It is one of the most common minerals on Earth, making up the basis of limestone and marble. It takes many different forms and is formed in many different geological environments. Some forms fluoresce blue or red under UV light. It has been used to make cement and mortar, and very clear translucent calcite has been used to make gun sights and geological (polarizing) microscopes.
