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Chemical formula
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CaCO 3 |
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Crystalline system
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rhombohedral |
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Class
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carbonates |
| Origin | Durango, Mexico |
| Size |
Medium : 3.0-4.0 cm big : 4.0-5.0cm |
Massive Calcite of intense orange color.
Calcite appears in a multitude of colors and its coloration depends on various impurities.
Calcite is very common and has a wide distribution throughout the planet, it is estimated that approximately 4% by weight of the earth's crust it is calcite.
The piece you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown as the minerals are natural and no piece is identical. The size is approximate.