Calcite - Mexico
Calcite - Mexico
Location: Santa Eulalia District, Mun. de Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size: 3.14 x 2.28 x 1.61 inches
This specimen has several generations of calcite growth (at least 3) and is amazing close up. This is a real nice example for the price and would make an excellent addition to your collection.
Calcite is a carbonate mineral and is the principal constituent of limestone and marble. It occurs in many shapes, sizes and colors making it a staple of many mineral collections. In fact there are many collectors that only collect calcites.