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Calcite rhomb mineral specimens exhibiting excellent rhomic crystal form expected of calcite, the pieces come from Morocco and as expected, will fizz, bubble and release CO2 if the hydrochloric acid test is performed. They are available in 2 colours and will be supplied in a card tray with an information label.
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Calcite rhomb mineral specimens which depict the calcite crystal perfectly in its natural rhombic crystal form, these pieces have not been cut or polished in anyway and come as they are. Calcite is one of the polymorphs of calcium carbonate, the others being aragonite and vaterite. Calcite is one of the index minerals in the Mohs scale at number 3, as it is a fairly soft mineral, able to be scratched by your finger nail. As expected of this group of minerals, it reacts with hydrochloric acid or vinegar to release bubbles of CO2, this causes a reactions which results in bubbling and fizzing on the surface of the specimen. This can prove a useful identification method in the field when calcite is in a more massive form, or as an enjoyable teaching aid under laboratory conditions. The rhomb crystals in these specimens are large and well formed, however, as they are natural, not cut and not polished, small chips and scratches will be visible. The pieces are available in two colours, red or white as well as a range of sizes. They were collected from Morocco and will be supplied in a labelled card tray.
Weight | 300 g |
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Specimen Size | 1.5" x 1.5", 2" x 2", 3" x 2" |
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Specimens of nail head calcite spar found in Cumbria, UK. Specimens are supplied in a white card tray with a information label.
Out of stock
Stunning red quartz (Hematoide) over a calcite matrix collected from Jebel Saghro in Morocco. This unique variety of quartz owes its red colour to very fine hematite inclusions which have become incorporated into the quartz mass. Naturally the intensity of the red varies in these specimens dependent on the purity of the quartz; some samples exhibit a paler red while others exhibit a deep red colour. Available in two sizes, each specimen is supplied in a card tray with an information label.
Calcite rhombs are the massive forms of calcite crystals, exhibiting the rhombic (cubic) crystal nature excellently. These mineral specimens from Morocco also display excellent fluorescent properties, while viewed under natural lighting, they rhombs are a pale off white colour, however, when viewed under short wave UV lighting, they fluoresce an extraordinary, vivid pink and red colour, the complete opposite of what you would expect. Supplied as 2″ x 2″ pieces in a card tray with a data label.
Dogtooth calcite and selenite crystals in limestone matrix, these mineral specimens appear to have formed in pockets in limestone, likely by action by water creating hollows, leaving transparent, glass like crystals behind. Collected from Jebel Saghro, Morocco, the samples are available in various sizes and come supplied in a card tray with a label.
Calcite rhombs, excellent mineral specimens supplied by 1 kilogram weight, the samples show a cubic cleavage as expected and vary in colour between white, grey and brown. A very soft mineral, calcite scratches easily and reacts with weak acid by fizzing. It will be supplied in a polythene bag along with an information card.
Chalcopyrite mineral specimens from Sulitjelma, Norway, a major copper ore mineral, these pieces exhibit excellent quality chalcopyrite detailing the shiny brassy yellow colouration and metallic lustre expected. These mineral specimens are approximately 70% – 80% chalcopyrite and are available in various sizes and come supplied in card tray with an information label.
Chalcedony mineral specimens from Morocco, the pieces belong to the quartz family of minerals and is very similar to carnelian, even having a waxy lustre, although it tends to have a botryoidal crystal habit. The pieces are blue, white, red and orange and available in various sizes, supplied in a card tray with an information label.
Specimens of small almandine garnets found in India. These specimens are supplied in a small white card tray with an information label. The specimens are approximately 1″ – 1.5″ cm in diameter though this will vary slightly.
18 in stock
Fulgerite mineral specimens from Algeria, formed from lightening strikes which pieces the desert sands instantly melting and fusing the quartz crystals creating a light weight hollow piece of rock.
Pyrite is a well known and common mineral found around the world, commonly known as fools gold, it has a brassy yellow colour and metallic lustre, most pyrite people will see will likely be pyrite crystal beds or chunks. These specimens are individual cubes of pyrite which demonstrate the signature cubic crystal structure. These samples are from Spain and are available in 2 sizes: 1 cm and 2 cm cubes and come supplied in a polythene bag with an information label.
Native copper ore mineral specimens from the famous Keweenaw copper deposits of Mitchigan, U.S.A. The specimens have a heavy red-orange metallic specimens with streaks of blue-green oxidation and a wiry crystal habit. Available in a range of sizes.
Specimens of white coloured Plagioclase Feldspar also known as a Albite-Anorthite Series mineral. The specimens come from Osedalen, Southern Norway and are supplied in a 2″x2″ 3″x2″ 4″x3″ card tray with an information label.
Cut ulexite mineral specimens from California, USA. A mineral similar to gypsum, ulexite is able to transmit light through its long axis, meaning if placed above an image or text, will transmit it to the samples surface as an image. Hence the name TV rock, excellent for children, these pieces are available in several sizes and will come supplied in a card tray with an information label.
Sulphur mineral specimens (also spelt sulfur) from Bolivia, these fine crystalline masses give off a pungent odour as expected of this mineral and have a pale yellow colouration to them. They formed in volcanic zones and are excellent for the more serious collector. Available in one size only and supplied in a card tray with a data label.
13 in stock
Magnesite mineral specimens from Greece, the samples are an off white colour and exhibit a somewhat botryoidal texture, formed around ultramafic rocks and metamorphic zones, these specimens are limited and will come supplied in a card tray with a data label.
Dolomite crystal beds, pink in colour form Morocco, the presence of manganese results in a pale pink hue, these mineral specimens also have larger crystals than the UK material and are higher quality. Available in various optional sizes, supplied in tray with a data label.
50 in stock
Baryte mineral specimens, unusual samples collected from Foss mine in Scotland, they have a fine crystalline texture instead and are quite robust specimens. Pieces are off white in colour and may show a shimmer effect in certain lighting conditions. Available in various sizes, supplied in a card tray with an information label.
29 in stock
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