Calcite Collection (#2)

Baboons statue. Early Dynastic Period. Egypt
Baboon. Seated figure with the cartouche of King Narmer. Dynasty I. Early Dynastic Period. 3000 BC. Calcite and alabaster. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Emiliania huxleyi coccolithophores collected from a bloom in the SW Approaches to the English Channel in June 2004. Date: 2004

Gold
A specimen of the metal element, gold, from Hopes Nose near Torquay, Devon. A beautifully delicate dendritic growh in cream-coloured calcite, with brown weathered dolomite

Coloured SEM of mother of pearl from oyster shell
Mother of pearl. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of calcite crystals in mother of pearl from an oyster (shell)

Sample of chalk. Chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the compaction of water deposits over long periods of time

Nailhead calcite, and galena, an associated mineral

Italy, Sardinia Region, Province of Carbonia-Iglesias, Geominerary Park of Sardinia
Italy - Sardinia Region - Geominerary Park of Sardinia - Gonnesa (Province of Carbonia-Iglesias). San Giovanni mine, Santa Barbara cave

Calcite (Calcium Carbonate) variant iceland spar
A cleaved rhomb of iceland spar showing double refraction from near Eskifjordr, Iceland

Pamukkale, Turkey. c20th century
Pamukkale, Turkey. Famous site in Turkey for its natural spring and water formations

Calcite Formations, Hveravellir Hot Springs, North East of Langjokull, Iceland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Calcite Formations, Hveravellir Hot Springs, North East of Langjokull, Iceland, 20th century. Hveravellir Hot Springs, a low temperature area at the northern edge of Kjalhraunnature lava field

Hot Spring and Calcite Formation, Hveravellir, Central Iceland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Hot Spring and Calcite Formation, Hveravellir, Central Iceland, 20th century. Thermal activity on the lava fields of Hveravellir hot springs

Calcite statuette showing two humans in an embrace, 30th century BC
Calcite statuette showing two humans in an embrace from the Judean Desert (Ain Sahri rock shelter) From the British Museums collection, 30th century BC

Persian lion mounted on a wheeled carriage
Lion mounted on a wheeled carriage made of calcite and bitumen, from Susa

Statuette of the genie La Balafre, Bactrian, end of 3rd to the start of 2nd millenium BC
Statuette of the genie La Balafre (the scarred one), Bactrian, end of 3rd to the start of 2nd millenium BC. The genies body is covered with snake scales. The scar symbolises a destructive ritual

Calcite and bitumen hedgehog mounted on wheeled base, Susa, c12th century BC. This object was part of a hoard deposited near the Temple of Inshushinak (the patron god of Susa). It is now in The Louvre

Egyptian art. Tutankhamuns Gold Throne. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom of Egypt. 1332-1322 BC. Egyptian Museum. Cairo

Egyptian hieroglyphic writing on calcite. Top: fragment of the sarcophagus of Merenptah. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. 1213-1203 BC. From the tomb 8 of the Valley of the Kings

Minerals and crystals including natrolite, pisolite, etc.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Paris, France - Foundation-Stone of the Sacre Coeur on the 16th of June. Date: 1875

Alabaster Coffin
Antique illustration of a Alabaster Coffin

Multi-colored pond in Huanlong scenic Area, Unesco world heritage site in Sichuan Province, China

Travertine terraces at Pamukkale, Turkey
Travertine Terraces at Pamukkale. Hot springs rich in carbonate minerals forming these spectacular white terraces. The ancient city of Hierapolis is built on top of the hill

USA, New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns. Scenic of cavern. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Calcite after Glauberite psuedomorph Date:

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Calcite (red) and Willamite (green) under flourescent light Date:

Australia, Tasmania, Dolomite rock formations

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Termite Hill in the Etosha National Park - its whitish colour is due to the bleached calcite soils of Etosha Date:

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African Elephant - bull drinking at a waterhole in the evening - his whitish appearance is due to the bleached calcite soils of Etosha (Loxodonta africana) Date:

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African Elephant - fighting bulls - their whitish appearance is due to the bleached calcite soils of Etosha (Loxodonta africana) Date:

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African Elephant - fighting bulls - their whitish appearance is due to the bleached calcite soils of Etosha (Loxodonta africana) Date:

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Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) Date:

Calcite statue of a standing female figure, Yemen, 1stC-2ndC British Museum. Calcite sculptures such as this are typical of South Arabia

Folded strata in high limestone cliffs, Samaria Gorge N. P. White Mountains, Crete, Greece, May
Folded strata in high limestone cliffs, Samaria Gorge N.P. White Mountains, Crete, Greece, May

Sylvanite crystals in calcite groundmass, close-up

Millerite in calcite groundmass, close-up

New Zealand, North Island, stichtite, orange calcite, goodlitite, amethyst, and pink tourmaline from the Coromandel area

Coral limestone, formed from calcareous remains of fossil coral

Franklinite crystals in calcite groundmass, close-up

Scalenohedral calcite, close-up

Cleaved calcite rhombs, close-up

Prehnite crystals and massive calcite in groundmass

Pieces of calcite, blue aragonite, opal, sodalite, wernerite

Brown monticellite with green apatite and calcite

Columnar calcite, fluorescent

Calcite sculptural group portraying pharaoh Tutankhamen standing beside enthroned god Amon from Thebes, New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Calcite sculptural group portraying pharaoh Tutankhamen standing beside enthroned god Amon. From Thebes

Underwater limestone cave formations C015 / 3977
Underwater limestone cave formations with scuba divers. These formations are in Chandelier Cave, located near Koror, in Palau, a group of islands in Micronesia, in the Western Pacific Ocean

Underwater limestone cave formations. These formations are in Chandelier Cave, located near Koror, in Palau, a group of islands in Micronesia, in the Western Pacific Ocean

Rock archway, Egypts White Desert. This structure has been formed by wind erosion of the white chalk that forms the desert sands in this region

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Calcite, a fascinating mineral with a rich history and diverse forms, has captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike. Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789) showcases the intricate beauty of Discosphaera tubifera, a coccolithophore adorned with delicate calcite plates. Picture No. 11050139 transports us to the mesmerizing world of Emiliana huxleyi, another coccolith species boasting stunning calcite structures. But calcite's allure extends beyond microscopic wonders; it can be found in various macroscopic forms as well. Franklinite, an ore abundant in zinc, often accompanies this versatile mineral. Iceland spar is yet another manifestation of calcite's splendor - its transparent crystals have been used for centuries to create optical instruments. Nature never ceases to amaze us: Cave Pearls are formed when dripping water laden with calcium salts deposits layers upon layers around tiny particles. These exquisite formations resemble shimmering pearls hidden within caves' depths. Even ancient civilizations recognized the magnificence of calcite. The Statue of Amenhotep III (Neb-Maat-Ra) and Sobek stands as a testament to Egypt's reverence for this stone during c. 1390-1352 BCE. Similarly, Mesopotamia showcased their admiration through artifacts like cylinder seals made from white calcite and Baboons statues dating back to the Early Dynastic Period. Traveling further east brings us Septarian concretion or septarian nodules discovered in Morocco - geological marvels that exhibit intricate patterns created by minerals such as calcite over millions of years. Lastly, we encounter the Bactrian statuette known as La Balafre (the Scarred One), showcasing how artists sculpted this captivating material into unique representations throughout history. From its presence in marine microorganisms to its use in art and industry across cultures and time periods, there is no denying the enduring fascination with calcite.