Adorable Calcite Gemstone is a carbonate mineral that comes in a wide range of colors varying from brown, red, orange, blue, green, yellow, and much more. The gem derives its meaning from the ancient Greek word Chalix and the Latin word Calx, which means lime. However, its meaning isn’t a representation of its color; instead, it nods to its makeup of crystallized limestone. It is a calcium carbonate mineral with various names, such as Calcspar, Clear calcite, and Iceland Spar.
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