Calcite
Calcite is a mineral with the chemical formula CaCO3. It has a Mohs hardness of 3 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Calcite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaCO3 |
| Mohs hardness | 3 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green, pink, gray, and many others |
| Formation | Formed through a variety of geological processes, including sedimentary processes, hydrothermal environments, and biological activity |
| Rarity | 3 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3 — soft
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