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Calcite
Calcium carbonate
CaCO3


Calcite in the East Region

Calcite in the Front Range Region

Calcite in the Northwest Region

Calcite in the South Central Region

Calcite in the Southwest Region

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Gemmy calcite twins, the largest 1.6 cm and looking like a mini version of an English calcite, standing on its edge on a matrix of khaki-colored calcite. From near La Junta, Otero County. Measures 5 x 4.5 x 3.2 cm.
Photo courtesy of The Arkenstone.

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Pinkish-orange cluster of calcite crystals. From Owl Canyon, Larimer County. Measures 7 x 8 cm.
Photo courtesy of © The Mineral Gallery.

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Beautiful cluster of calcite from the Idarado Mine. Measures 9 x 7 cm in size.
Photo courtesy of The Mineral Gallery.

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