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Calcita Dorada

Calcita is a mineral with formula CaCO₃, in the Carbonatos group. This specimen comes from Camargo, Cantabria, España.

Calcita Dorada from Camargo, Cantabria, España — Terrium

Description

Amber or golden-colored crystals, scalenohedral habit. Vitreous luster.

History of this specimen

Very aesthetic piece.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0419
Internal reference
T0026
Composition
CaCO₃
Name
Calcita
Variety
Dorada
Group
Carbonatos
Category
Lucimera
District / Municipality
Camargo
Province
Cantabria
Country
España
Etymology
From the Latin «calx», “lime”, the root also shared by calcite, limestone and calcium.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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