mineral
Orange Calcite
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 3, orange to peach color, vitreous to pearly luster, trigonal crystal system, perfect rhombohedral cleavage, specific gravity of 2.71.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 3, orange to peach color, vitreous to pearly luster, trigonal crystal system, perfect rhombohedral cleavage, specific gravity of 2.71.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the precipitation of calcium carbonate from hydrothermal or sedimentary solutions in geological environments worldwide.
Uses & applications
Used in ornamental carvings, decorative mineral specimens, and alternative metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
Calcite exhibits strong double refraction, splitting light passing through it into two separate rays.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic rhombohedral cleavage and strong effervescence when exposed to dilute hydrochloric acid.
