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Sand-Calcite

A variety of Calcite
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About Sand-CalciteHide

Formula:
CaCO3
A variety of calcite with the crystals grown with sand inclusions.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
30445 (as Sand-Calcite)
859 (as Calcite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:30445:2 (as Sand-Calcite)
mindat:1:1:859:4 (as Calcite)

Pronunciation of Sand-CalciteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Chemistry of Sand-CalciteHide

Mindat Formula:
CaCO3
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O47.957 %
Ca40.043 %
C12.000 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Synonyms of Sand-CalciteHide

Other Language Names for Sand-CalciteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
11 photos of Sand-Calcite associated with CalciteCaCO3
1 photo of Sand-Calcite associated with BaryteBaSO4

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Sand-CalciteHide

References for Sand-CalciteHide

Localities for Sand-CalciteHide

Showing 28 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
Raúl J. Tauber Larry´s collection +1 other reference
    • Trancas Department
      • Tapia
Cetrángolo Z. Ch. de (1938)
Cetrángolo Z. Ch. de (1938)
      • Trancas
Raúl J. Tauber Larry´s collection
France
 
  • Ile-de-France
    • Essonne
      • Étampes
Olivier Mével specimen
    • Seine-et-Marne
Erik Vercammen collection +1 other reference
Thiry et al. (2015)
Thiry et al. (2015)
Thiry et al. (2015)
        • Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours
Thiry et al. (2015)
  • Occitanie
    • Lot
      • Cahors
Erik Vercammen collection +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Brilon
Ingo Löffler
Romania
 
  • Satu Mare County
    • Turț
Vilhelm Farago collection (photos on MIndat)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Mohave County
      • Lake Havasu City
Huizing et al. (2021)
  • California
    • Kern County
      • El Paso Mountains District
        • Ricardo
Murdoch et al. (1940)
    • Monterey County
      • Cholame Hills
        • Parkfield area
Rogers et al. (1926) +4 other references
  • Colorado
    • Weld County
      • Stoneham
Huizing et al. (2021)
  • Florida
    • Citrus County
      • Inglis
Harrison et al. (1969)
  • Nebraska
Barbour et al. (1902)
Barbour et al. (1902)
Huizing et al. (2021)
  • New Mexico
Huizing et al. (2021)
    • Sierra County
      • Hot Springs Mining District
Huizing et al. (2021)
  • South Dakota
    • Jackson County
Keith Compton collection +2 other references
  • Utah
Sargent et al. (1984) +1 other reference
  • Wyoming
    • Natrona County
Huizing et al. (2021)
    • Platte County
Huizing et al. (2021)
 
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