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Specimen: Calcite Crystal

Type: Mineral/Crystal

Location: Torbay, Devon, UK

Size (picture scale cube =1cm): 36 x 37 x 25mm (1.42 x 1.46 x 0.98 inches)

Calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate. Calcite is a common constituent of sedimentary rocks, limestone in particular, much of which is formed from the shells of dead marine organisms. Approximately 10% of sedimentary rock is limestone.

British Multi-Coloured Calcite, Torbay, Devon, UK. This stunning calcite crystal is rich in colours. The calcite from this location is a mix of Red, White, Pink and Yellow, with occasional Rose Quartz Crystals mixed in. It comes from an old collection which was first mined by the victorians.

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT unique specimen you will receive. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device.