- Polished lemon calcite obelisk with warm golden coloration
- Natural internal banding and soft translucency visible throughout
- Freestanding cut with a clean, symmetrical point
- Sourced from Pakistan
| Specimen Details | |
|---|---|
| Weight |
4.83 oz (136.9 g) |
| Size |
3.35 x 1.10 in (8.493 x 2.785 cm) |
| Origin | Pakistan |
Crystal Description
This polished lemon calcite obelisk displays a rich honey-yellow tone with soft internal banding that becomes more apparent under changing light. The smooth polish highlights calcite’s natural translucency while preserving subtle growth patterns within the stone.
Its clean obelisk shape and balanced proportions make it ideal for display, meditation, or collection.
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Lemon calcite is valued for its uplifting color and gentle visual warmth. This specimen shows natural internal layering and faint cleavage lines typical of calcite, adding character without distracting from its overall clarity.
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Calcite Origins & Background
Calcite is one of the most abundant and widely distributed minerals on Earth and forms the structural foundation of many geological environments. It occurs in an extraordinary range of colors, crystal habits, and formations, making it one of the most diverse and fascinating mineral families available to collectors and crystal enthusiasts.
The name Calcite derives from the Latin word calx, meaning lime. Calcite has been used throughout human history for construction, sculpture, pigments, and tools — as well as for metaphysical and spiritual purposes in many ancient cultures.
Calcite occurs worldwide, with notable deposits found in Mexico, Iceland, Brazil, China, Madagascar, the United States, and across Europe. Different localities produce distinct crystal forms, colors, and optical properties.
Calcite is known for forming some of the most visually striking crystal habits, including scalenohedrons, rhombohedrons, dogtooth crystals, massive formations, stalactites, and fibrous aggregates. Many popular varieties — such as Blue Calcite, Orange Calcite, Honey Calcite, Green Calcite, and Caribbean Blue Calcite — all belong to the same mineral species.
Calcite Geological Information
Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral (CaCO₃) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system. It forms through a wide variety of geological processes, including sedimentary deposition, hydrothermal activity, and biological accumulation.
Calcite is the primary component of limestone and marble and plays a critical role in Earth’s carbon cycle. It can precipitate directly from solution, form through metamorphism, or grow biologically in shells, coral, and skeletal structures.
One of Calcite’s most distinctive physical properties is its strong cleavage — it breaks cleanly in three directions — and its well-known optical double refraction, most famously demonstrated by Iceland Spar.
Common Geological Occurrences
- Sedimentary limestone and marble
- Hydrothermal veins
- Caves, stalactites, and stalagmites
- Association with Aragonite, Quartz, Fluorite, and other carbonates
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Calcite |
| Chemical Formula | CaCO₃ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 3 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Transparency | Transparent to opaque |
| Cleavage | Perfect in three directions |
Calcite Crystal Care & Ownership Advice
⚠️ Handling:
Calcite is relatively soft and easily scratched. Handle with care and avoid contact with harder minerals such as Quartz.
🧼 Cleaning:
Avoid acids, vinegar, or harsh cleaners. Calcite can be gently wiped with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Prolonged water exposure is not recommended for polished pieces.
☀️ Light:
Most Calcite varieties are stable in light, though some colored forms may fade with prolonged intense sunlight.
📦 Storage:
Store Calcite separately or wrapped to prevent scratching and edge damage.
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