Calcite
Gallery Location
Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth's Treasures
Geography: Place Collected
North America, Canada, Quebec, Megantic, Black Lake, Black Lake
Dimensions
8 x 5 x 3.5 cm
Object number
ROMESM48103
Credit Line
Funded by Louise Hawley Stone Charitable Trust in 2000
Department
Natural History: Minerals & Gems
Description
Calcite is an abundant mineral found in many geologic environments. This small but exquisite specimen displays the crystal form known as a rhombohedron. It was chosen for the website because the shape of the ROM’s new building - the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal - mimics the rhombohedral form of calcite.
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