This natural zebra calcite specimen displays the characteristic black-and-white banding that gives the mineral its name. The unpolished surface preserves the stone’s natural texture and crystalline structure.
Details:
- Mineral Group: Carbonate (Calcite)
- Material: Natural zebra calcite
- Size: Approximately 3 inches tall
- Appearance: Raw, unpolished surface with alternating black and white banding
- Formation: Forms in sedimentary environments, often through precipitation from calcium-rich waters, with banding resulting from changes in mineral composition or impurities
- Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 3; vitreous to pearly luster; perfect cleavage in three directions
- Educational Value: Demonstrates carbonate mineral formation, natural banding patterns, and sedimentary geological processes
This unpolished zebra calcite specimen offers a natural look at mineral formation and the contrasting patterns created by variations in deposition.
