2.5" Natural Cut Rough Cave Honey Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen Morocco
Location: Morocco
Weight: 4.7 Ounces
Dimension: 2.5 Inches Long, 2.4 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick
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Discover this vibrant Yellow Calcite specimen, a beautiful calcium carbonate mineral prized for its sunny color and massive formation. With a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, this natural stone represents one of Earth's most common minerals - the fundamental component of marble and limestone. Sourced from Mexico's renowned deposits, this calcite specimen makes an excellent addition to any mineral collection, crystal healing practice, or decorative display. Each piece showcases the unique opaque, honey-yellow coloring that makes yellow calcite particularly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
Calcite derives its name from the Greek term “chalix,” which means lime. This mineral appears in numerous colors, such as red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black, and white. As one of the Earth's most abundant minerals, it forms the foundation of limestone and marble. Calcite occurs in various shapes and develops in diverse geological settings. Certain varieties exhibit blue or red fluorescence when exposed to UV light. Historically, calcite has been used in cement and mortar production, while its clear, transparent forms have served in the manufacturing of gun sights and polarizing microscopes for geological studies.
