3.4" Golden Calcite Crystal - Morocco

This is a honey colored "beam calcite" crystal collected from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. This specimen is 3.4" long and has a golden-yellow coloration with areas containing grey coloration.

About Calcite Crystals

Calcite crystals are a form of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) known for their diverse shapes, transparency, and vibrant range of colors. They typically form in rhombohedral, scalenohedral, or prismatic shapes, often with well-defined, sharp edges and glossy surfaces. Calcite crystals are often translucent or transparent, sometimes displaying a double refraction effect where objects viewed through the crystal appear doubled. They can appear in various colors—white, clear, yellow, pink, blue, green, and orange—depending on impurities or trace minerals.

A notable characteristic of calcite is its reaction with weak acids like vinegar, which causes it to effervesce, or fizz, as it releases carbon dioxide. This property makes calcite crystals a key tool in geological identification and studies. Calcite forms in many environments, from sedimentary rocks like limestone and marble to hydrothermal veins.
FOR SALE
$15
DETAILS
SPECIES
Calcite
LOCATION
Atlas Mountains, Morocco
SIZE
3.4 x 2.4"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#253439