57mm Yellow Orange Iceland Spar Sphere Natural Optical Calcite Mineral Sparkling Ball Polished Crystal Decor Stone - China + Stand

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• You will receive exactly this Orange Optical Calcite Sphere - 57mm / 2 1/4 Inches Diameter; 265g / 9.3 oz (see photo, the photos are taken under bright light, stand included)!
• Calcite is the one of the most common minerals on earth. It occurs in a seemingly unlimited variety of shapes and colors. It constitutes a major portion of many of the earth's rocks. Calcite belongs to the calcite group of minerals, a group of related carbonates that are isomorphous with one another.
• Optical Calcite is a transparent form of Calcite which is, chemically speaking, Calcium Carbonate. Chemical Formula: CaCO3; Hardness: 3; Color Colorless, Yellow, Orange;
• Commonly called Iceland Spar thanks to Iceland’s prolific output of this crystal, this form of Calcite is eye-catching for its perfect rhombohedral cleavage and demonstration of birefringence or double refraction. Light travels through Optical Calcite in two different directions and with two different velocities which produce two different light rays! Observe this effect by placing a piece of paper with writing on it underneath Optical Calcite to see two images slightly offset from each other.
• (The above information is provided solely for informational purpose. Kindly note that all stones are offered for decorative purposes only. Please, handle your stones with great care, do not grind or crumble them, do not dip or add them into your food or drink, do not use any parts of them in any elixirs, potions, lotions etc. Always make sure you wash your hands before and after working with your crystals.)