2.7" Natural Rough Orange Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen Nuevo Leon Mexico
Location: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Weight: 7.4 Ounces
Dimension: 2.7 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 1.8 Inches Thick
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Calcite, a calcium carbonate mineral with a Mohs hardness of 3, manifests in an extensive range of forms and hues and is present across all continents. It constitutes the primary component of marble and limestone. Yellow Calcite typically appears in massive rather than crystalline formations, with the finest examples sourced from Mexico.
Calcite, named after the Greek word “chalix” meaning lime, is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth. It appears in a wide range of colors, including red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black, and white. Found in diverse geological environments, Calcite forms the primary component of limestone and marble. Some varieties even fluoresce blue or red under UV light. This versatile mineral has been used in cement and mortar, while clear, high-quality Calcite has practical applications in gun sights and polarizing microscopes.
