Calcite is one of the most common and diverse minerals and occurs at numerous localities worldwide in a wide variety of crystal forms, colors and mineral associations. Particularly characteristic are rhombohedral, scalenohedral, tabular or blocky crystals, which may occur individually, in crystal groups or on matrix.
In this category, you will find calcite specimens from a range of classic as well as less commonly represented localities. The selection includes colorless and white calcite as well as yellowish, brown and other color varieties, together with specimens associated with minerals such as quartz, apophyllite, pyrite and others.
Each specimen is documented with the most precise locality information possible, together with dimensions, weight and original photographs. Depending on the specimen, particular attention is given to crystal habit, transparency, color, matrix, associated minerals or special properties such as UV fluorescence.
Due to its great variety of forms, calcite is of particular interest both mineralogically and to collectors. The specimens offered here illustrate a broad range of crystal habits from localities in Europe, Asia, South America and other regions.