Product Description
Calcite Pistachio Green Tumbled Stone Grade A 1"
Mineral Information:
Green Calcite is a form of calcite mineral that is characterized by its green coloration, which can range from a pale, translucent green to a dark, opaque green. It is a relatively common form of calcite that is highly valued for its unique beauty and metaphysical properties.
Metaphysical Meaning:
Green Calcite has a number of physical and metaphysical properties. It is believed to have a soothing, calming energy that can help to promote feelings of relaxation and tranquility. It is also said to be helpful for promoting emotional balance and for reducing feelings of anxiety and stress.
Mineral Care:
Green Calcite is relatively soft, with a hardness of around 3 on the Mohs scale. As such, it can be somewhat fragile and may be susceptible to scratches, chips, and other damage if handled roughly or dropped. It is important to handle Green Calcite with care and to store it in a safe and dry location when not in use to prevent damage or degradation over time.
Disclaimer:
No information here is intended to diagnose, treat or cure ailments or afflictions of any kind. One should always consult a medical professional if a serious issue presents itself.
Statistics:
Category Carbonate minerals
Formula (repeating unit) CaCO3
Strunz classification 5.AB.05
Crystal system Trigonal
Crystal class Hexagonal scalenohedral (3m)
H-M symbol: (3 2/m)
Space group R3c
Unit cell a = 4.9896(2) Å, c = 17.0610(11) Å; Z = 6
Color Typically colorless or white - may have shades of various colors
Crystal habit Crystalline, granular, stalactitic, concretionary, massive, rhombohedral
Twinning Common by four twin laws
Cleavage Perfect on {1011} three directions with angle of 74° 55'[1]
Fracture Conchoidal
Tenacity Brittle
Mohs scale hardness 3 (defining mineral)
Luster Vitreous to pearly on cleavage surfaces
Streak White
Diaphaneity Transparent to translucent
Specific gravity 2.71
Optical properties Uniaxial (−)
Refractive index nω = 1.640–1.660 nε = 1.486
Birefringence δ = 0.154–0.174
Fusibility Infusible (decrepitates energetically)[2]
Solubility Soluble in dilute acids
Other characteristics May fluoresce red, blue, yellow, and other colors under either SW and LW UV; phosphorescent
