Description
This listing is for a striking Crystal Cove Multi-Coloured Calcite specimen, a natural mineral known for its vibrant, swirling patterns in hues of orange, green, cream, and brown. Each band reflects a different mineral inclusion, making every specimen unique and aesthetically captivating.
Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral that occurs in a wide range of geological environments. It is one of the most abundant and diverse minerals on Earth, well-loved by collectors for its remarkable variety of forms and colours.
The specimen in this listing is polished to a smooth finish to highlight the layered colouration and is perfect for collectors, display, spiritual use, or décor. A scale cube = 1cm is shown in the photo for accurate sizing. The photo is of the actual item you will receive.
All of our Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Key Features:
- Mineral: Calcite
- Variety: Multi-Coloured Crystal Cove Type
- Finish: Polished
- Size: See photo (scale cube = 1cm)
- Origin: Not specified (commonly sourced from regions known for ornamental calcite)
- Use: Display piece, crystal spiritual, mineral collection, gift item
- Morphology Features: Banded colouration, layered calcite structure, polished surface
Scientific Classification:
- Kingdom: Mineral
- Class: Carbonates
- Family: Calcite Group
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Chemical Formula: CaCO₃
Geological and Mineralogical Notes:
- Morphology: Banded and laminated, often botryoidal or stalagmitic in raw form
- Notable: Calcite fluoresces under UV light and reacts with dilute acid
- Depositional Environment: Commonly forms in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic environments – particularly in limestone caves and hydrothermal veins
- Geological Stage: Not stage-specific due to its widespread occurrence across geological eras
This Crystal Cove Multi-Coloured Calcite is not only a beautiful natural mineral, but also a fascinating collector’s item that showcases the incredible variety and complexity of calcite formation.
Disclaimer:
All of our crystals are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Each item is hand-picked and photographed individually – the specimen you see is the one you will receive.
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