{"product_id":"zebra-calcite","title":"Zebra Calcite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis natural zebra calcite specimen displays the characteristic black-and-white banding that gives the mineral its name. The unpolished surface preserves the stone’s natural texture and crystalline structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral Group: Carbonate (Calcite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Natural zebra calcite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approximately 3 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Raw, unpolished surface with alternating black and white banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormation: Forms in sedimentary environments, often through precipitation from calcium-rich waters, with banding resulting from changes in mineral composition or impurities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical Properties: Mohs hardness 3; vitreous to pearly luster; perfect cleavage in three directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational Value: Demonstrates carbonate mineral formation, natural banding patterns, and sedimentary geological processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unpolished zebra calcite specimen offers a natural look at mineral formation and the contrasting patterns created by variations in deposition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Science Museum of Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47750025314518,"sku":"R1499","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/2491\/1830\/files\/0-Edited_21_c4559ba3-366c-415c-a847-981b2fa8e179.png?v=1769021935","url":"https:\/\/threecrows.com.co\/products\/zebra-calcite","provider":"ThreeCrowsLLP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}