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Calcite Geode

A calcite geode is a special rock that looks like an ordinary rock on the outside but holds a beautiful surprise inside. When you crack it open, you'll find sparkling crystals that shine like hidden treasures!

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The Calcite Geode is a rounded rock, often plain on the outside, that reveals a hollow cavity lined with sparkling calcite crystals when cut open. These crystals are typically clear, white, or yellowish, sometimes forming distinct diamond-like or dogtooth shapes.

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Calcite Geode

Kategorie

Mineral

Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Before opening, a geode just looks like a plain, ordinary rock on the ground!

Geodes form from bubbles in volcanic rock or ancient, dissolved shells.

Some geodes are giant, big enough for a small person to crawl inside!

The largest calcite crystal found was a massive 23 feet long in Iceland!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Acidic Fizzing Power

Calcite Geode has a unique chemical composition that causes it to fizz and bubble when exposed to a mild acid.

Fähigkeit

Crystal Duplication Gaze

Calcite crystals exhibit double refraction, making objects viewed through them appear split into two images!

Fähigkeit

Soft Carving Stone

Calcite's relatively low hardness means it can be easily scratched, making it perfect for sculpting by nature.

Maße und Details

Color Range
clear, white, yellow, orange, brown, gray, pink, blue, green
Hardness
3
Luster
vitreous
Specific Gravity
2.71
Crystal System
hexagonal

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Geodes are safe to touch and explore, but be careful when cracking them open to avoid sharp edges.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das color Range von Calcite Geode?

clear, white, yellow, orange, brown, gray, pink, blue, green

Was ist der/die/das hardness von Calcite Geode?

3

Was ist der/die/das luster von Calcite Geode?

vitreous

Was ist der/die/das specific Gravity von Calcite Geode?

2.71

Was ist der/die/das crystal System von Calcite Geode?

hexagonal

Snap-Karte

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