2" Natural Cut Rough Cave Honey Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen Morocco

Location: Morocco

Weight: 1.9 Ounces 

Dimension: 2 Inches Long, 1.7 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick

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Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral with a Mohs hardness of 3. It occurs in a wide variety of forms and colors and is found on every continent. As a major component of marble and limestone, calcite plays a key role in geology and construction. Yellow calcite typically appears in massive rather than crystalline form, with the finest specimens sourced from Mexico.

Discover calcite, one of Earth's most abundant and versatile minerals. Derived from the Greek word "chalix," meaning lime, calcite is renowned for its spectacular range of colors—including red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black, and white. This calcium carbonate mineral forms the foundation of limestone and marble, appearing in diverse shapes and geological settings worldwide. Notable for some varieties that fluoresce under UV light, calcite is also essential industrially, used in cement production and, in its transparent form, for optical instruments like polarizing microscopes. Explore the fascinating world of calcite and its countless applications.