mineral
Orange Calcite
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
Hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, orange to reddish-orange color with white banding or inclusions, vitreous to resinous luster, trigonal crystal system, perfect rhombohedral cleavage, specific gravity of approximately 2.71.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, orange to reddish-orange color with white banding or inclusions, vitreous to resinous luster, trigonal crystal system, perfect rhombohedral cleavage, specific gravity of approximately 2.71.
Formation & geological history
Formed in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous environments, commonly precipitated from hydrothermal solutions or evaporating marine waters over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in mineral collecting, ornamental carvings, holistic wellness, and as a source of calcium carbonate in various industrial applications.
Geological facts
Orange calcite is known for its high energy and ability to fluoresce under ultraviolet light due to trace impurities.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct orange color, rhombohedral cleavage, and characteristic fizz when tested with dilute hydrochloric acid. Commonly found worldwide, especially in Mexico.
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