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2.8" Sparkling Cave Calcite Formation - Morocco
This formation of calcite comes from Ighoud, Morocco. It was collected from a cave where stalactite formations occur from iron-rich host rock, often enshrouded in layers of aragonite and calcite crystals.
Cave calcite is not actually calcite but a formation of aragonite crystals. Calcite and aragonite are both carbonates with the same chemical formula (CaCO3), but different crystal structures and symmetries.
Cave calcite forms underground due to groundwater deposition. While it often forms stalactites and stalagmites on cave ceilings and floors, it can also form as unique, branching, tree-like structures. These beautiful formations are sometimes known as ‘floss ferri’ (flowers of iron) and frostwork.
Cave calcite forms underground due to groundwater deposition. While it often forms stalactites and stalagmites on cave ceilings and floors, it can also form as unique, branching, tree-like structures. These beautiful formations are sometimes known as ‘floss ferri’ (flowers of iron) and frostwork.
SPECIES
Calcite
LOCATION
Ighoud, Morocco
SIZE
2.8 x 2.1"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#202844
