2.8" Natural Rough Orange Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen Nuevo Leon Mexico
Location: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Weight: 8.1 Ounces
Dimension: 2.8 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 2 Inches Thick
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Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral with a Mohs hardness of 3, known for its stunning variety of forms and colors. Found on every continent, it forms the foundation of marble and limestone. Yellow Calcite, usually found in massive formations rather than crystals, is especially prized, with the finest specimens coming from Mexico.
Beyond its natural beauty, Calcite has been widely used in construction, making cement and mortar, and high-quality transparent specimens have served in scientific instruments like polarizing microscopes and gun sights. Collectors and mineral enthusiasts value Calcite for its vibrant colors, varied crystal habits, and its ability to fluoresce under UV light, making it both a geological wonder and a decorative treasure.
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.
