Calcite (III)
Regular price $45.00Buena Tierra Mine
La Caverna, La Rampa
Santa Eulalia
Chihuahua, Mexico
5.1 x 3.1 x 1.5 Inches
13 x 8 x 4 Centimeters
Additional information and photos available upon request
Calcite is a rock-forming mineral with a chemical formula of CaCO3. It is extremely common and found throughout the world in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Some geologists consider it to be a "ubiquitous mineral" - one that is found everywhere.
Calcite is the principal constituent of limestone and marble. These rocks are extremely common and make up a significant portion of Earth's crust. They serve as one of the largest carbon repositories on our planet.
The properties of calcite make it one of the most widely used minerals. It is used as a construction material, abrasive, agricultural soil treatment, construction aggregate, pigment, pharmaceutical and more. It has more uses than almost any other mineral.
Most minerals fluoresce a single color - Calcite has been known to fluoresce red, blue, white, pink, green, and orange.
Credit: Geology.com
We guarantee the mineral specimen you purchase will be the exact item you receive. It is important to us that you enjoy your mineral specimen as much as we enjoyed sourcing it for you. We use professional photography and video to show you every inch of the specimen using optimal lighting/setup conditions. If you want to view a specimen from a certain angle or lighting source we are happy to provide more images/videos at your request.
Minerals over $1,000 include a certificate of authenticity from Invenio Fine Minerals. We only issue a certificate of authenticity for minerals we sell.
Measurement Descriptions:
Thumbnail: 0.2 to 3 Centimeters / .0625 - 1.118 Inches
Miniature: 3+ to 5 Centimeters / 1.125 - 1.96 Inches
Cabinet: 5+ to 9.5 Centimeters / 2.0 - 3.7 Inches
Large Cabinet: Greater than 10 Centimeters / Greater than 4 Inches
Minerals pictured attached to an acrylic base will be delivered attached to the base. We can unmount the specimen for you if you prefer.
We offer basic and custom mineral mounting services, contact us for more info.
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SHIPPING:
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Shipping in the United States:
Free shipping in the United States!
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Insurance is optional, please read below
Worldwide Shipping:
$55 flat for all international orders*
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We only ship orders to the UK and EU with a value over $200 USD
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Insurance is not included on international orders.
US Shipping Insurance:
Insurance is not included on all orders. We insure packages on a case-by-case basis, if you would like to insure your package please contact us.
Damage or Loss:
If your mineral is damaged or lost during shipment we will work with you to compensate you for the issue. Shipping times are currently longer than usual because of COVID so please be patient if your tracking is not updating regularly.
If your package arrives damaged please keep ALL of the original packaging as it may be required by the shipping service for an insurance review. Contact us immediately with any issues.
Please unpack your mineral/s with care, we are not responsible for damage during unpacking.
