Name/Title
Sphere: Orange CalciteDescription
Calcite is calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), a widespread carbonate mineral with a Mohs hardness of 3 and perfect rhombohedral cleavage. Orange calcite is a descriptive name for calcite colored yellow to orange by impurities or inclusions rather than a distinct mineral species. This specimen has been cut and polished into a sphere.Create Date
February 10, 2026Update Date
September 18, 2026