2" Natural Rough Zebra Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen Nuevo Leon Mexico
Location: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Weight: 2 Ounces
Dimension: 2 Inches Long, 1.4 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick
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Yellow Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral with a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale. This specimen exhibits the mineral's typical massive form and vibrant color. As the primary component of marble and limestone, calcite is found worldwide, but the finest Yellow Calcite originates from Mexico. Prized for its sunny hue and geological significance, it is an excellent addition to any mineral collection.
Calcite gets its name from the Greek word “chalix”, meaning lime. It occurs in a wide array of colors, including red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black, and white. As one of the most common minerals on Earth, calcite forms the basis of limestone and marble. It appears in many different forms and develops in a variety of geological environments. Some specimens fluoresce blue or red under UV light. Historically, calcite has been used in cement and mortar, while exceptionally clear, translucent pieces have been employed for gun sights and polarizing microscopes.
