Orange calcite from Mexico
You will be picked one at random
Sizes range from -
5.3cm x 6.1cm- 8.2cm x 6cm
Weight-
151g-248g
Orange calcite is a calcium carbonate.
Crystal system- Trigonal
Mineral class- Carbonate
Hardness- 3 on the MOHs scale
Rock formation- formed through chemical precipitation in various geological environments.
Sedimentary- Found in limestone,chalk and cave formations like stalactites and stalagmites.
Hydrothermal- found in low temperature hydrothermal veins within host rocks like limestone.
Metamorphic- Found in marble formed from heated and compressed limestone.
Colour caused- its vibrant orange colour is due to microscopic trace impurities of iron oxides, such as hematite.
