mineral

Honey Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Hardness: 3 on Mohs scale. Color: Pale yellow to golden-amber. Luster: Vitreous to resinous. Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Rhombohedral. Cleavage: Perfect rhombohedral in three directions. Specific Gravity: 2.71.

Hardness: 3 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale yellow to golden-amber
Luster: Vitreous to resinous

Identified May 3, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms in sedimentary environments through chemical precipitation from calcium-rich waters, or in metamorphic marble. It is found in deposits ranging from ancient Paleozoic to more recent Cenozoic formations.

Uses & applications

Used primarily for decorative purposes, metaphysical collecting, as a source of lime in cement, and occasionally in the chemical industry. Softness makes it unsuitable for most jewelry except pendants.

Geological facts

Crystals of calcite are often rhombohedral in shape, meaning they look like a pushed-over box. It is one of the most common minerals on Earth and the primary constituent of limestone and marble.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its 'waxy' appearance and rhombohedral cleavage. In the field, it can be definitively identified by its strong effervescence (fizzing) when exposed to cold dilute hydrochloric acid. Commonly found in Mexico, USA, and Brazil.