Blue Calcite Points Madagascar

Blue Calcite Points from Madagascar

Calcite

Calcite is a common carbonate mineral that occurs in a wide range of colours and crystal forms. The mineral is the main component of limestone and marble and forms in sedimentary, metamorphic and magmatic environments. Its colour can range from colourless and white to yellow, green, pink, red and brown, depending on the impurities present.

Major deposits of calcite include Mexico, Iceland, the United States and Romania. Its chemical formula is CaCO₃. Calcite has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Calcite

Points

Our collection of points includes natural as well as polished and polished specimens, sourced from various countries. We supply points from Madagascar, China, Brazil and India, among others. These differences in origin create distinct variations in shape, finish and appearance.

Madagascar points are generally a bit more substantial in shape, with rounder facets and a more robust look. Chinese points, on the other hand, are tighter and sharper cut, often a bit smaller and with a more refined finish. Both countries usually supply hexagonal shapes. The points from India are usually square in ground shape and slightly less pointed than the variants from China, giving them a character of their own.

Most items have a minimum order of 500 grams. You will receive a selection from the range available at that time. We always select the most beautiful and varied combinations according to our own taste. Please note that sizes may vary per stone type, country and delivery, so the size selection may be wider. We try to indicate this as best we can in the product information.

We have divided the points into the following categories:
Points per Piece  |  Points per Weight