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Crystal Structure

Optical Calcite Crystal Shape

Chemical Name

CaCO3
Calcium Carbonate
Optical Calcite Photo

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Information

Dot Perfect rhombohedral cleavage.
Dot Optical Calcite is a particularly clear and transparent form of calcite which demonstrates birefringence.
Dot Formerly use to make polarizing lenses.
Dot Also known as Reflecting Spar.
Dot Optical Calcite has a trigonal crystal structure.
 
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