mineral

Orange Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Hardness: 3 on the Mohs scale. Color: Vibrant orange to yellow-orange with white banding or patches. Luster: Vitreous to pearly. Crystal structure: Trigonal. Cleavage: Perfect in three directions, yielding rhombohedrons. Specific gravity: 2.71.

Hardness: 3 on the Mohs scale
Luster: Vitreous to pearly

Identified August 2, 2026More mineral →

Explore Orange Calcite in the encyclopedia →

Identify your own rocks.

Get a report just like this from any photo, free.

App Store Google Play

Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous environments, commonly through the precipitation of calcium-rich waters in hydrothermal veins, caves (as speleothems), or hot springs.

Uses & applications

Widely used in holistic healing and meditation, decorative objects, polished display pieces, and in various industrial applications like construction materials and manufacturing processes.

Geological facts

Orange calcite is known for its bright energy and is often associated with the sacral chakra in crystal healing. It exhibits strong reaction to weak acids such as vinegar due to its carbonate composition.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its characteristic rhombohedral cleavage, softness (can be scratched easily with a copper coin), and strong effervescence with acid. Found globally with notable deposits in Mexico.