Calcite is a new block that was added to Minecraft in the new 1.17 Caves & Cliffs update. It is a carbonate mineral that is found as part of amethyst geodes which are part of the new update. Calcite ...

Minecraft has loads of different blocks that can be used for decoration. They are essentially solid, with no real features other than their unique texture and color combination. Calcite is one such ...

Many marine organisms, including corals, build skeletons from calcium carbonate – in the form of calcite or aragonite. The current composition of seawater favors the formation of aragonite – but soft ...

HANNA, Utah — Did you know Utah has a new state stone? On March 16 th, Governor Spencer Cox signed off on House Bill 188 which recognizes honeycomb calcite. The semi-precious stone was first ...

Distance from downtown San Diego: 104 miles. Allow almost 3 hours’ driving time (Anza-Borrego Desert State Park). From Ramona, drive east on Hwy 78, turn left on Hwy 79, right on San Felipe Road (S2), ...

Some starfish made of a brittle material fortify themselves with architectural antics. Beneath a starfish’s skin lies a skeleton made of pebbly growths, called ossicles, which mostly consist of the ...

Florida may not be famous for crystals, but this video proves it should be! Watch as we crack open fossilized clams to reveal stunning calcite crystal formations hidden inside, turning ancient shells ...