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Calcite var. Green
Durango, Mexico
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![Calcite var. Green](/Files/Minerals/CalcitevarGreen_1478_0_lg.jpg)
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Classification |
Mineral |
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Origin Location |
Durango, Mexico |
Description |
A small reference sample of teh green variety of calcite that comes from Durango, Mexico, with it's signature waxy luster and slight chartreuse color. |
Luster |
Not noted, see photo. |
Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
Handling |
No special handling is required. |
Modifications |
No modifications. |
Size Group |
Small Cabinet |
Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
Quantity |
1 Specimen |
Mineral List |
Calcite: Ca(CO3) calcium carbonate *
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
Minerals with similar color profiles are shown below.
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Baryte![Baryte](/Files/Minerals/Baryte_545_sm.jpg) Calcite ![Calcite](/Files/Minerals/Calcite_705_sm.jpg) Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite![Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite](/Files/Minerals/QuartzPyrolusiteGoethite_1460_0_sm.jpg) Pumice![Pumice](/Files/Minerals/Pumice_450_sm.jpg) Vesuvianite![Vesuvianite](/Files/Minerals/Vesuvianite_582_sm.jpg) Quartz var. Chlorite![Quartz var. Chlorite](/Files/Minerals/QuartzvarChlorite_454_sm.jpg) |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Element List:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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This Mineral Formula Similar Mineral Formula
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Mineral Group:
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s): calcite
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Tools |
Edit Specimen Search Wikipedia: Calcite (Wiki) Search Mindat: Calcite Search Web Mineral DB: Calcite Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Calcite Search Wikipedia: Green (Wiki) Search Mindat: Green Search Web Mineral DB: Green Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Green
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