Description
Offered here is a stunning Crystal Cove Multi-Coloured Calcite specimen—genuine, vibrant, and beautifully banded. You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photos, hand-picked for its natural colour zoning and smooth polish. The 1cm scale cube in the images provides clear size reference.
These multi-hued calcite formations are created over millennia through the layering of calcium carbonate and mineral impurities. The result is a dramatic display of colour bands—ranging from white and beige to amber, green, and red. Their structure and beauty make them popular among collectors and healers alike.
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: Banded, fibrous, massive, occasionally showing rhombohedral faces
- Colour: Variegated—white, amber, cream, brown, green, and red
- Lustre: Vitreous to waxy
- Hardness: 3 Mohs
- Cleavage: Perfect rhombohedral
- Fracture: Uneven to conchoidal
- Streak: White
Geological Context:
- Depositional Environment: Precipitates in sedimentary and cave systems, often through slow evaporation of mineral-rich water
- Geological Stage: Common in formations from Tertiary to Recent periods
- Morphology Features: Clear banding, parallel fibrous or massive texture, polished surface enhances visual contrast
- Zone / Biozone: Not applicable to mineral specimens
- Notable: The vibrant colours result from trace minerals such as iron, manganese, and other natural inclusions
Taxonomic Classification:
- Order: Carbonates
- Family: Calcite Group
- Super Family: Carbonate Minerals
- Formally Identified By: Described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758; the name comes from Latin calx meaning “lime.”
This captivating piece is ideal for collectors, home decor, or metaphysical use. Its vivid colours and natural elegance make it a memorable and unique gift.
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 photography is used—each photo represents the exact item for sale.
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