mineral
Yellow Calcite
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 3, white to yellow color, vitreous to earthy luster, hexagonal crystal system, perfect rhombohedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 3, white to yellow color, vitreous to earthy luster, hexagonal crystal system, perfect rhombohedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in sedimentary, metamorphic, and hydrothermal environments through the precipitation of calcium carbonate from water solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in ornamental carvings, tumbling, optical devices, and mineral collections, as well as industrial lime production.
Geological facts
Calcite exhibits strong double refraction, splitting light into two distinct rays when viewed through transparent crystals.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its rapid effervescence when exposed to dilute hydrochloric acid and its soft 3 Mohs hardness.
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