mineral
Orange Calcite
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 3, orange to peach color, vitreous to pearly luster, rhombohedral crystal structure, perfect cleavage in three directions.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 3, orange to peach color, vitreous to pearly luster, rhombohedral crystal structure, perfect cleavage in three directions.
Formation & geological history
Forms in sedimentary, metamorphic, and hydrothermal environments 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
Calcite exhibits strong double refraction, splitting light passing through it into two separate rays. It is the primary component of limestone and marble.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic rhombohedral cleavage and effervescence when exposed to dilute hydrochloric acid. Found globally, with notable deposits in Mexico.
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