Calcite
Date: 4/17/15
Name: Jeremiah A. Kanneh
Alias
Calcspar
Last seen: Where is this mineral found (which countries?)
It is found in every country.
Last seen: Where is this mineral found in the United State
It is found in every state's.
Wanted for:
The Value: Neutralizer of acids. Valued as construction material's.
Uses: Building stones, mortar, cement and concrete neutralize water,
monument and sculptures. Low - hardness abrasive.
Identifying characteristics:
Chemical Formula: caco3
Mineral Group: Silicate / Carbonate / Sulfate / Sulfide / Halide / Oxide / Native Element
Streak: White
Color's: Usually white but also colorless, gray, red, green, blue, yellow, brown & orange.
Luster: Vitreous
Hardness: Transparent to translucent.
Density: 2.7