Natural Calcite Cluster on Matrix - One of a Kind, Orange Red, 6 In

What happens when calcite crystallizes over rough host rock? You get a natural calcite cluster with heavy orange and red hues and two very different textures in one specimen.

The coarse stone underneath sets off the crystalline calcite growths on top, so the piece rewards a close look under a lamp or in window light. The warm color may come from iron inclusions. It is a substantial hand specimen, broader than it is tall, and sits comfortably in a mineral cabinet or on a bookshelf. Give it to a rockhound who prefers natural formations over polished shapes, or keep it as the textured contrast in a display of smooth stones.

About Calcite

Calcite is calcium carbonate, CaCO3, and it comes in a wide range of colors, including white, orange, red, yellow, green and blue. It is soft, 3 on the Mohs scale, and it cleaves cleanly in three directions. A simple test sets it apart from look alikes: powdered calcite fizzes in a drop of dilute acid.

Stone Meaning: Calcite is traditionally associated with clarity and renewal.

Additional Details

• You receive the exact calcite cluster shown.
• About 5" long x 6" wide x 3.25" high.
• Natural calcite growths on host rock, as formed.
• Calcite is soft and scratches easily; keep it dry, away from acidic cleaners and harder stones, and dust with a soft brush.

Shipping and Returns

• Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
• We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
• Covered by our 30-day return policy.

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