calcite

Mineral

Calcite is the most common and wide spread of the carbonate minerals. Calcite occurs in a variety of crystal forms.

Calcite.

Quartz is the most common mineral in the earth’s crust. In its purest form it is called silica which is the basis of many rocks and minerals. Quartz comes in an abundant variety of colors and crystal forms.

Quartz.

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