Name/Title
Polished Orange Calcite "Sun"Description
Calcite is calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), a common mineral that crystallizes in the trigonal system. Pure calcite is colorless or white, while impurities can produce a wide range of colors. Orange calcite is a descriptive trade term for orange- to yellow-colored calcite rather than a separate mineral species. Calcite has perfect rhombohedral cleavage and defines hardness 3 on the Mohs scale. This specimen has been shaped and polished into a rounded form.
Mexico
4.57 x 4.15 x 0.89 inches (11.61 x 10.55 x 2.25 cm)Create Date
June 19, 2026Update Date
September 18, 2026
