mineral
Green Calcite
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 3 on Mohs scale, pale to vibrant green color, vitreous to pearly luster, trigonal crystal system, and perfect rhombohedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 3 on Mohs scale, pale to vibrant green color, vitreous to pearly luster, trigonal crystal system, and perfect rhombohedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in sedimentary environments, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic marble through the precipitation of calcium-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in decorative items, lapidary arts, metaphysical practices, and as a mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Green calcite often gets its color from included chlorite or other green minerals trapped during crystal growth.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic rhombohedral cleavage and strong effervescence when exposed to dilute hydrochloric acid; found globally with notable deposits in Mexico.
