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14.2" Plate Of Golden, Twinned Calcite Crystals - Morocco
This is a gorgeous, honey colored beam calcite crystal cluster that's part of a new find from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The large crystals along the uppermost portion of this plate are twinned and have a golden-yellow coloration. They sit atop a bed of sharp calcite crystals that contain phantoms. They also contain sparkling inclusions that gathered at the tops of the crystals near the conclusion of their formation.
The largest twinned crystal is 5.2" long. The entire specimen measures 14.2" by 6.5" and has a flat base that allows for aesthetic presentation of the plate without the need for a display stand. This is a truly wonderful specimen that is sure to turn heads and make for a great conversational piece.
The largest twinned crystal is 5.2" long. The entire specimen measures 14.2" by 6.5" and has a flat base that allows for aesthetic presentation of the plate without the need for a display stand. This is a truly wonderful specimen that is sure to turn heads and make for a great conversational piece.
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.
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.
SPECIES
Calcite
LOCATION
Atlas Mountains, Morocco
SIZE
14.2 x 11.9", Largest crystal is 5.2" long
CATEGORY
ITEM
#115207
