
Banded calcite (likely cave-flowstone or marble fragment)
Calcite, CaCO₃; the visible bands are growth or compositional layers
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectPale gray and white with curved bands and a vitreous-to-satin luster; calcite has Mohs hardness 3, trigonal crystal structure, and perfect rhombohedral cleavage. The specimen’s banding and shape are consistent with calcite, though the photo alone cannot confirm its exact origin.
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