metamorphic
White Marble (often sold as Caribbean Calcite or Pistachio Calcite in this form)
Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)
Hardness: 3 on Mohs scale; Color: White with soft green or blue-green veins; Luster: Waxy to vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (often sugary granular texture); Cleavage: Perfect rhombohedral in individual crystals; Specific Gravity: 2.71
- Hardness
- 3 on Mohs scale
- Color
- White with soft green or blue-green veins
- Luster
- Waxy to vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 3 on Mohs scale; Color: White with soft green or blue-green veins; Luster: Waxy to vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (often sugary granular texture); Cleavage: Perfect rhombohedral in individual crystals; Specific Gravity: 2.71
Formation & geological history
Formed through the metamorphism of limestone under heat and pressure. The presence of trace elements like iron or magnesium provides the soft green veining. While marble forms over millions of years, these carved points are common modern global exports.
Uses & applications
Primarily used for decorative carvings, metaphysical 'towers' or 'wands', interior design accents, and collecting. In larger scales, marble is used for sculptures and construction.
Geological facts
Marble reacts and fizzes when it comes into contact with dilute hydrochloric acid. This specific color combination is often marketed in the crystal healing community as having calming properties.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its softness (can be scratched by a steel blade), sugary texture on unpolished surfaces, and characteristic soft-colored marbling. It is significantly softer than quartz.
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