mineral

Honey Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Hardness: 3 on Mohs scale; Color: honey-yellow to golden brown; Luster: vitreous to waxy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: Perfect rhombohedral; Specific Gravity: 2.71

Hardness: 3 on Mohs scale
Color: honey-yellow to golden brown
Luster: vitreous to waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 3 on Mohs scale; Color: honey-yellow to golden brown; Luster: vitreous to waxy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: Perfect rhombohedral; Specific Gravity: 2.71

Formation & geological history

Formed through chemical precipitation in sedimentary environments, hydrothermal veins, or as a secondary mineral in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Most specimens are from the Phanerozoic eon.

Uses & applications

Used in the manufacturing of cement and lime, as a soil conditioner in agriculture, and as a popular decorative stone or healing crystal in the metaphysical community.

Geological facts

Calcite is famous for its double refraction property; honey calcite specifically is known for its translucent, warm glow. It is the primary constituent of limestone and marble.

Field identification & locations

Identified in the field by its rhombohedral cleavage and its rapid effervescence (fizzing) when exposed to dilute hydrochloric acid. It is very soft and can be scratched by a copper coin.