Calcite

Calcite

Calcite

Minerals

Hardness: 3

Streak: White

Calcite Minerals ...

Calcite is a common calcium carbonate mineral that effervesces vigorously in cold dilute hydrochloric acid. It has perfect rhombohedral cleavage in three directions, a white streak, and a Mohs hardness of 3, making it easily scratched by a copper coin.

Parent: Rocks & Minerals

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