2.6" Natural Rough Orange Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen Nuevo Leon Mexico
Location: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Weight: 6.9 Ounces
Dimension: 2.6 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick
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Calcite, a calcium carbonate mineral with a Mohs hardness of 3, exhibits a diverse range of forms and colors and is globally distributed across all continents. It constitutes the primary component of both marble and limestone. Yellow calcite predominantly appears in massive formations rather than well-defined crystals, with the most exceptional samples sourced from Mexico.
Calcite, derived from the Greek word “chalix” meaning lime, is one of Earth’s most common minerals. It occurs in a wide range of colors, including red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black, and white. Forming the foundation of limestone and marble, Calcite appears in many geological environments and takes various shapes and forms. Some varieties fluoresce blue or red under UV light. Beyond its geological significance, Calcite has practical uses in cement, mortar, and clear, high-quality specimens have been used in gun sights and polarizing microscopes.
