Calcite the Mineral with the Most Forms

Key Features & Highlights

• The Crystallography of Calcite: Explore the intricate mechanics behind why calcite forms such an astonishing array of habits, from scalenohedrons and rhombohedrons to complex twin crystals.

• Global Localities & Specimen Showcase: Features a dedicated 45-page showcase highlighting world-class calcite specimens, famous occurrences, and mining regions across key international locations including China, Russia, Germany, England, Brazil, and the United States.

• Rich Visuals: Packed with high-quality color photography illustrating the breathtaking spectrum of colors, crystal structures, and associations characteristic of fine mineral specimens.

Whether you are an advanced field collector, a systematic mineralogist, or an aesthetic specimen enthusiast, this volume is an essential reference guide for understanding the boundless variety of calcite.