Crystal Cove Multi-Coloured Calcite – Natural Mineral Specimen – Vibrant Crystal – Certificate Included

Description

This listing features a 100% genuine Crystal Cove Multi-Coloured Calcite specimen. You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs, chosen for its beautiful colour banding and polished finish. The 1cm scale cube in the photo offers a clear reference for size.

This striking variety of calcite displays bands of white, honey, amber, green, and occasionally blue or red tones. The vibrant colours and layered formation make it highly prized for both decorative and metaphysical purposes.

All of our Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features:

• Species: Calcite
• Chemical Formula: CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate)
• Crystal System: Trigonal
• Habit: Massive, layered, fibrous, banded
• Colour: Multi-coloured – can include cream, honey, green, orange, brown, and white
• Lustre: Vitreous to pearly
• Hardness: 3 Mohs
• Cleavage: Perfect rhombohedral
• Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven
• Streak: White

Geological Context:

• Locality: Crystal Cove (Exact regional data not specified — typically sourced from mineral-rich zones in North America or Mexico)
• Depositional Environment: Forms in sedimentary environments, often as secondary deposits from calcium-rich waters in caves or fractures
• Geological Stage: Can occur across a wide range of stages — frequently associated with Tertiary to Recent formations
• Morphology Features: Concentric banding, parallel fibrous layering, and occasional translucency
• Notable: Calcite is one of the most common and diverse minerals on Earth; this multi-coloured form is especially appreciated in decorative and metaphysical contexts

Taxonomic Notes:

• Order: Carbonates
• Family: Calcite Group
• Super Family: Carbonate Minerals
• Formal Identification: Calcite was named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758; multi-coloured forms are known commercially under regional or trade names such as “Crystal Cove”

With its stunning layers and vibrant colour palette, this Crystal Cove Multi-Coloured Calcite specimen is perfect for collectors, decorators, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of natural minerals.

You will receive the actual specimen shown in the photo.

Disclaimer: All of our crystals are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. No stock photos are used—what you see is exactly what you will receive.