Red Calcite Rough Stones
Striking red calcite rough stones, individually selected for our collection of rocks and minerals.
Their deep reddish-brown colour comes from natural iron oxide impurities.
Calcite is a soft and fragile mineral, grading just 3 on the Mohs scale. Rough stones like this are often coated with a fine layer of colourless resin, which helps protect them from flaking and crumbling. It also gives the stones a slightly glossy appearance.
This red calcite was mined in Mexico.
Composed of calcium carbonate, calcite reacts with acid and will fizz due to the release of carbon dioxide.
Details
1. 105.8g 7.6 x 4.8 x 2.6cm
2. 94.4g 5.6 x 3.6 x 3.6cm
3. 105.6g 6.7 x 4.3 x 3.8cm
4.109.5g 7.2 4.3 x 3.2cm
5. 98.6g 7.2 4.3 x 3.2cm
6.102.8g 6.3 x 3.7 x 3.7cm
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