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Calcite
Chemical composition: CaCO3
Lattice system: Hexagonal scalenohedron
Occurence: Limestone cavern crystal clusters
Introduction: Found in limestone caverns in southern China. High degree of crystallization. This is different from the frequently occurring stalactites in limestone caverns. Calcite most likely slowly crystallizes underwater in limestone caverns.
2025/11/27 Updated