Description

Calcite – Orange Tumbled Stones

Orange Calcite has a Trigonal crystal system and is in the mineral class of carbonates. It is formed from solutions that are rich in calcium in one of two ways, either by hydrothermal occurrence, or most commonly through sedimentation. This orange variety can be found in the area of Franklin, New Jersey in the US and certain areas of Mexico.

All Calcites are a ‘soft’ stone and can be scratched using only a finger nail. This one will also occasionally form as stalactites whose bases are actually much softer than the hanging faces of the crystal. It can also be found holding well formed crystals made from other minerals.