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Source: World Wide Chemical: CaCO3 Crystal System: Hexagonal Formation: In limestone rock due to leaching of calcium carbonates from limestone fossil shells and crystallization when water evaporates. Properties: Extreme doubling of an image as shown in the Gemstone Phenomena page for Kids. Calcite occurs in many crystal forms within the hexagonal system as shown below.
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