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Calcite is a mineral that forms carbonate rocks. Its chemical structure is CoCA3. It can be found in various crystal structures. It can be colorless and transparent with a glassy shine, or it can be translucent or opaque in different colors. Calcite as a stone is formed by the crystallization of calcium carbonate combination.

Its hardness is quite low according to the Mohs hardness scale. Its hardness degree is around 3 and its density is around 2.6. This mineral is the main mineral of carbonate rocks such as limestone, chalk and marble in our country. It is a mineral that surrounds and protects many mineralizations. Calcite is also a common mineral of hydrothermal veins and carbonatites. Calcite is such a common mineral that; It plays a major role in the formation of travertines, stalactites and stalagmites, and is even the main component. For this reason, it actually affects the formation of natural caves. Calcite takes its name from the word "Chalix" used in ancient Greek. This word means lime in ancient Greek.

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·         Fluorescence (light emission as a result of photon stimulation),

·          Phosphorescence (unlike fluorescence, it reflects the energy it absorbs after a few hours, and glows in an environment with less radiation. It is like glowing in the dark.) ,

·         Thermoluminescence (glow by heating) and

·          Triboluminescence (emitting light when broken, rubbed or compressed)