Calcite crystals still attached to their natural host rock make a far more interesting display than a loose crystal, and this specimen keeps both together.
The matrix gives the cluster a base and context, so you can see how the calcite grew rather than just the finished crystal. At about 8 inches long and 4 inches deep, it is a substantial display piece for a bookshelf, an office or a mineral cabinet, and it photographs well under a small spotlight that brings out the crystal faces. Calcite forms in a wide range of colors and crystal shapes, so no two specimens look quite alike. It makes a memorable gift for a rock hound or someone starting a collection with a single strong piece. This is the exact specimen shown.
The specimen is about 8 by 4.5 by 4 inches.
About Calcite
Calcite is calcium carbonate, one of the most common minerals at Earth's surface. It forms in many colors, including white, colorless, orange, blue, green, yellow and red, and clear calcite shows strong double refraction, which is why it is called Iceland spar. It is soft, 3 on the Mohs scale, and it cleaves cleanly in three directions.
Stone Meaning: Calcite is traditionally associated with clarity and renewal.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact calcite specimen shown.
- About 8" x 4.5" x 4".
- Calcite is soft; handle by the matrix and dust with a soft brush.
- Photos show the actual piece.
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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