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Alabaster jug - Public domain photo of museum object

Alabaster jug - Public domain photo of museum object

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Alabaster flask with stopper - Public domain museum image. A white vase sitting on top of a table

Alabaster flask with stopper - Public domain museum image. A white vas...

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Alabaster jug - Public domain photo of museum object

Alabaster jug - Public domain photo of museum object

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Alabaster flask - Public domain photo of museum object

Alabaster flask - Public domain photo of museum object

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Boxwork in the Elk's Room - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Boxwork in the Elk's Room - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

The boxwork on the ceiling of the Elk's Room is a popular photography subject and has been featured on many postcards and other souvenirs.

Steamer Calcite launching party, Str. 188

Steamer Calcite launching party, Str. 188

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Launch of S.S. Calcite - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Launch of S.S. Calcite - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Str. Calcite, deck view - Public domain image of steamship

Str. Calcite, deck view - Public domain image of steamship

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Str. Calcite, conveyor - Public domain image of steamship

Str. Calcite, conveyor - Public domain image of steamship

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Launch of S.S. Calcite (str. 188)

Launch of S.S. Calcite (str. 188)

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Steamer Calcite on the ways, Str. 188

Steamer Calcite on the ways, Str. 188

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Str. Calcite, conveyor and boom

Str. Calcite, conveyor and boom

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Launch of S.S. Calcite (str. 188)

Launch of S.S. Calcite (str. 188)

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Steamer Calcite on the ways, Str. 188

Steamer Calcite on the ways, Str. 188

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Str. Calcite - Public domain image of steamship

Str. Calcite - Public domain image of steamship

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Steamer Calcite on the ways, Str. 188

Steamer Calcite on the ways, Str. 188

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Algae and Calcite Formations - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Algae and Calcite Formations - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

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Dogtooth Spar - Wind Cave national park

Dogtooth Spar - Wind Cave national park

Vugs are common along tour routes and other places where chunks of rock have been broken or fallen off the wall. Vugs are very similar to geodes and are usually lined with calcite crystals. Because of the cryst... More

Frostwork Growing on Cave Popcorn

Frostwork Growing on Cave Popcorn

Frostwork and cave popcorn are made of very similar minerals; aragonite and calcite. Both are calcium based. It's very common to see cave popcorn and frostwork growing in the same area.

Crystalline Boxwork - Wind Cave national park

Crystalline Boxwork - Wind Cave national park

When viewed from the right angle in the right light, the calcite crystals that make up boxwork sparkle in the light.

Dogtooth Spar next to the 89 Stairs

Dogtooth Spar next to the 89 Stairs

Vugs are common along tour routes and other places where chunks of rock have been broken or fallen off the wall. Vugs are very similar to geodes and are usually lined with calcite crystals. Because of the cryst... More

Mule's Ear Drapery - National Parks Gallery

Mule's Ear Drapery - National Parks Gallery

This formation is named because of its resemblance to a mule's long ears. Draperies, flowstone, and dripstone are common cave formations seen all over the world, but are rare in Wind Cave due to the lack of wat... More

Popcorn and Frostwork - National Parks Gallery

Popcorn and Frostwork - National Parks Gallery

Calcite Popcorn with aragonite frostwork and calcite crystal Public domain photograph of coral reef, underwater life, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Boxwork - public domain image

National parks: Boxwork - public domain image

Calcite is usually white or cream colored, but often becomes brown, yellow, or red when stained by rust from surrounding rocks.

Frostwork on Boxwork - National Parks Gallery

Frostwork on Boxwork - National Parks Gallery

In some parts of the cave, aragonite on boxwork grows into delicate crystals known as frostwork. Frostwork is naturally white but can become brown if tainted with settling dust from human activity.

Boxwork on the Ceiling - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Boxwork on the Ceiling - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Calcite is usually white or cream colored, but often becomes brown, yellow, or red when stained by rust from surrounding rocks.

Boxwork in Johnstone's Campground

Boxwork in Johnstone's Campground

Calcite is usually white or cream colored, but often becomes brown, yellow, or red when stained by rust from surrounding rocks.

Tourist Attraction - Skyway Lake and Stalactites

Tourist Attraction - Skyway Lake and Stalactites

Skyway Lake, stalactites, Wind Cave Public domain photograph of a cave, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flowstone Fantasy Freeway - National Parks Gallery

Flowstone Fantasy Freeway - National Parks Gallery

Caver Tami Motif looks at flowstone. Flowstone and stalactites are rare in Wind Cave but common in many other caves.

National parks: Boxwork - public domain image

National parks: Boxwork - public domain image

Calcite is usually white or cream colored, but often becomes brown, yellow, or red when stained by rust from surrounding rocks.

National parks: Cratework - public domain image

National parks: Cratework - public domain image

Boxwork is often called "cratework" when it is this large. Public domain photograph of a cave, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Boxwork in the Assembly Room of Wind Cave

Boxwork in the Assembly Room of Wind Cave

Calcite is usually white or cream colored, but often becomes brown, yellow, or red when stained by rust from surrounding rocks.

Jewel Cave Popcorn Stalagmite - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Jewel Cave Popcorn Stalagmite - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Stalagmite covered with calcite popcorn, with calcite crystal spar on walls behind

Frostwork, Wind Cave National Park, 2013.

Frostwork, Wind Cave National Park, 2013.

Frostwork is made of calcium carbonate (just like calcite); however, it has a different internal crystalline structure. When the crystals are large, you can distinguish the crystal habit of aragonite from calci... More

Boxwork in caves, Wind Cave National Park, 2014.

Boxwork in caves, Wind Cave National Park, 2014.

Boxwork is an uncommon mineral structure called a speleogen, which means it was formed by erosion rather than accretion like a speleothem. Boxwork is made of thin blades of calcite projecting from cave walls an... More

National parks: Manganese - public domain image

National parks: Manganese - public domain image

Broken sections of black manganese deposits, coated with a thin layer of calcite crystal, below a ceiling of calcite crystal spar

Frostwork, Wind Cave National Park, 2014.

Frostwork, Wind Cave National Park, 2014.

Frostwork is made of calcium carbonate (just like calcite); however, it has a different internal crystalline structure. When the crystals are large, you can distinguish the crystal habit of aragonite from calci... More

Dogtooth spar deposits, Wind Cave National Park, 2015.

Dogtooth spar deposits, Wind Cave National Park, 2015.

Dogtooth spar is a speleothem (a cave deposit composed of a secondary mineral deposit) found in limestone caves. It consists of very large calcite crystals that resemble, as the name suggests, dogs' teeth. The ... More

Wall of Cave Popcorn - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Wall of Cave Popcorn - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Cave popcorn is named for its resemblance to its edible namesake. This calcite formation grows very slowly and is still actively growing in many parts of Wind Cave.

Moonmilk deposits, Wind Cave National Park, 2015.

Moonmilk deposits, Wind Cave National Park, 2015.

Moonmilk is a white deposit of aggregates of very fine crystals. It's a common cave deposit that probably precipitates from dripwater entering the cave. It's gooey when wet (like cream cheese) and crumbly and p... More

A bunch of different colored rocks on a table. Gems gemstones semi-precious.

A bunch of different colored rocks on a table. Gems gemstones semi-pre...

A selection of crystals from the collection / A collection of crystals on a black table public domain stock photo.

A close up of a rock with blue crystals on it. Afghanite crystal calcite.

A close up of a rock with blue crystals on it. Afghanite crystal calci...

Blue is a mineral that is found in the mountains of the blue mountains / A large blue and white mineral / Public domain stock photo.

A close up of a piece of bread on a table. Rock stone mineral, backgrounds textures.

A close up of a piece of bread on a table. Rock stone mineral, backgro...

A close up of a piece of rock with white glaze / A close up of a rock with some dirt public domain stock photo.

A group of people standing inside of a cave. Cave cavern

A group of people standing inside of a cave. Cave cavern

The cave is a cave with a lake inside / A cave with a lake inside / Public domain photo of a park, nature.

A large crystal block sitting on top of a table. Mineral calcite doppelspat.

A large crystal block sitting on top of a table. Mineral calcite doppe...

A large quartz rock with a dark grey background. A large, white, and grey rock with a small crack in the middle public domain stock photo.

A close up of a piece of green ice. Calcite gem crystal.

A close up of a piece of green ice. Calcite gem crystal.

The art of the gold / A close up of a piece of green ice / Public domain stock illustration.

A close up of a shell on a table. Seashell rock stone, backgrounds textures.

A close up of a shell on a table. Seashell rock stone, backgrounds tex...

Public domain texture / A close up of a rock with a white and orange shell / A close up of a sea shell. Public domain textures and patterns: A close up of a rock with a white and orange shell / A close up of a... More

Public domain stock image. Stalagtit cave stalactite.
A group of different colored crystals on a black surface. Gems gemstones semi-precious.

A group of different colored crystals on a black surface. Gems gemston...

A collection of different types of gemstones / A selection of minerals from the mineral collection public domain stock photo.

A large rock with water coming out of it. Calcite millionaire stalactite.

A large rock with water coming out of it. Calcite millionaire stalacti...

The cave of / A large rock in a cave with orange and green colors public domain stock photo.

A close up of a rock on a blue surface. Gem semi precious stone calcite.

A close up of a rock on a blue surface. Gem semi precious stone calcit...

A large yellow rock on a blue background. A close up of a yellow quartz. Public domain stock photo.

A group of yellow crystals on a red surface. Calcite stone natural.

A group of yellow crystals on a red surface. Calcite stone natural.

The natural gemstone of the sun. The most expensive crystals in the world. Public domain stock photo related to nature.

A number of small pieces of glass on a table. Calcite stone natural.

A number of small pieces of glass on a table. Calcite stone natural.

A table with a square of paper on it. A picture of the labels on the cutting board public domain stock photo.

A necklace made of blue and black stones. Chain necklace jewellery.

A necklace made of blue and black stones. Chain necklace jewellery.

A photo of the necklace made from a blue and black stone. A blue stone necklace with a black stone. Public domain stock photo.

A close up of a shell on a plate. Seashell rock stone, backgrounds textures.

A close up of a shell on a plate. Seashell rock stone, backgrounds tex...

Public domain texture / A large sea shell and a large rock on a plate / A couple of shells are reflected in a mirror. Public domain textures and patterns: A large sea shell and a large rock on a plate / A coup... More

Public domain stock image. Calcite orange brown, beauty fashion.
A bunch of different colored stones on a black surface. Gems gemstones semi-precious.

A bunch of different colored stones on a black surface. Gems gemstones...

A collection of different types of gemstones / A pile of different colored rocks public domain stock photo.

A close up of some food on a plate. Rock stone mineral, backgrounds textures.

A close up of some food on a plate. Rock stone mineral, backgrounds te...

A close up of a rock with a piece of rock in it / A close up of a rock with some dirt public domain stock photo.

A group of three crystal cubes on a red surface. Calcite stone natural.

A group of three crystal cubes on a red surface. Calcite stone natural...

A close up of a cluster of yellow quartz crystals. A close up of a cluster of yellow and white gemstones. Public domain stock photo related to nature.

A ruler is next to a group of crystal cubes. Calcite stone natural.

A ruler is next to a group of crystal cubes. Calcite stone natural.

A variety of natural crystals. A variety of crystals from the world's largest crystals. Public domain stock photo related to nature.

A close up of a body of water near a rock. Mofetta gázfeltörés sour water.

A close up of a body of water near a rock. Mofetta gázfeltörés sour wa...

A close up of a rock and some water / A rock with a lot of bubbles on it public domain stock photo.

A close up of a blue and black bracelet. Chain necklace jewellery.

A close up of a blue and black bracelet. Chain necklace jewellery.

A close up of a blue circular object. A close up of a blue ring with a black background. Public domain stock photo.

A group of people standing inside of a cave. Stalactite cave stalactite cave.

A group of people standing inside of a cave. Stalactite cave stalactit...

The cave is filled with stalactites and stalactites. The cave is lit up by a light. Public domain stock photo of light and darkness.

A close up of a group of crystals on a red surface. Calcite stone natural.

A close up of a group of crystals on a red surface. Calcite stone natu...

A yellow quartz with a red background. A close up of a yellow and white gemstone. Public domain stock photo related to nature.

A group of people standing in a cave. Cave australia

A group of people standing in a cave. Cave australia

Rocks pictures: Free images of rocks and stones, available for commercial use and free download. Copyright-free, no attribution required.

A close up of a pile of crystals. Calcite stone gem.

A close up of a pile of crystals. Calcite stone gem.

Tourism: Crystals of the month club. A pile of crystals from the inside. Public domain stock photo. Crystals of the month club. A pile of crystals from the inside. Public domain stock photo.

A close up of a rock with a lot of rocks in it. Quartz calcite crystal.

A close up of a rock with a lot of rocks in it. Quartz calcite crystal...

A close up of a cluster of white quartz crystals. A close up of a cluster of quartz crystals. Public domain stock photo related to nature.

A close up of a shell on a plate. Seashell rock stone, backgrounds textures.

A close up of a shell on a plate. Seashell rock stone, backgrounds tex...

Public domain texture / Close up of a conch shell / A large conch shell on top of a piece of marble. Public domain textures and patterns: Close up of a conch shell / A large conch shell on top of a piece of marble.

A close up of a piece of food with meat. Rock stone mineral, backgrounds textures.

A close up of a piece of food with meat. Rock stone mineral, backgroun...

A close up of a piece of meat / A close up of some food on a plate public domain stock photo.

A close up of a piece of crystal on a scale. Calcite stone natural.

A close up of a piece of crystal on a scale. Calcite stone natural.

A set of natural yellow quartz cubes. The most expensive gemstones in the world. Public domain stock photo related to nature.

Boxwork in the Eastern Star Room

Boxwork in the Eastern Star Room

The boxwork in the Eastern Star Room is very well-defined and deep. Most of the calcite fins are as thin and fragile as a potato chip.

Boxwork Detail - Wind Cave national park

Boxwork Detail - Wind Cave national park

Most of the exposed boxwork has calcite nodules or cave popcorn covering the surface.

Popcorn Cluster - Wind Cave national park

Popcorn Cluster - Wind Cave national park

Cave popcorn is very common and crystals can grow singularly, in clusters, or cover entire walls. Cave popcorn often grows on boxwork.

Rainbow Falls - Wind Cave national park

Rainbow Falls - Wind Cave national park

Caver Jeri Frederick stands next to a wall covered with flowstone. This formation is called Rainbow Falls because of its color which is caused by water depositing minerals like iron oxide onto the formation. Fl... More

Soda Straws and Column - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Soda Straws and Column - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

These thin stalactites are called soda straws because they are hollow and resemble a drinking straw. The columns below them are created when a stalactite grows long enough and connects with a stalagmite on the ... More

Popcorn Tray - Wind Cave national park

Popcorn Tray - Wind Cave national park

Cave popcorn is a common cave formation that is found in other caves as well. Sometimes the crystals grow to cover entire walls.

Post Office Boxwork - National Parks Gallery

Post Office Boxwork - National Parks Gallery

Boxwork was originally named because of its resemblance to post office boxes. This is also how the Post Office room got its name.

Popcorn Tray - Wind Cave national park

Popcorn Tray - Wind Cave national park

Cave popcorn is a common cave formation that is found in other caves as well. Sometimes the crystals grow to cover entire walls.

Small statuette of a hippopotamus

Small statuette of a hippopotamus

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Alabaster pyxis (lidded jar), Cyprus

Alabaster pyxis (lidded jar), Cyprus

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Vessel with two zebu - Public domain museum image. A close up of a vase on a table

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Coptic Bracelet, 7th century, Egypt

Coptic Bracelet, 7th century, Egypt

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Bird Head Hacha, arts of africa oceania and the americas

Bird Head Hacha, arts of africa oceania and the americas

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Vessel with two zebu - Public domain museum image. A green vase with a bird on it

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Small statuette of a hippopotamus

Small statuette of a hippopotamus

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Bird Head Hacha, arts of africa oceania and the americas

Bird Head Hacha, arts of africa oceania and the americas

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Vessel with two zebu - Public domain museum image. A black vase with a design on it

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Calcite 3 USGOV
Dawsonite, Fluorite, Calcite-321572

Dawsonite, Fluorite, Calcite-321572

Dawsonite, Fluorite, Calcite Locality: Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec, Canada Original description: FOV ~ 1.8 cm wide. Via Tony Gordian (Found August 1992). MOB coll. Acicular dawsonite with dark purple fluo... More

Elpidite, Ashcroftine-(Y), Calcite-531182

Elpidite, Ashcroftine-(Y), Calcite-531182

Elpidite, Ashcroftine-(Y), Calcite Locality: Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québ... More

Götzenite, Fluorite, Calcite-172533

Götzenite, Fluorite, Calcite-172533

Götzenite, Fluorite, Calcite Locality: Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada The götzenite... More

Götzenite, Fluorite, Calcite-251323

Götzenite, Fluorite, Calcite-251323

Götzenite, Fluorite, Calcite Locality: Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada The götzenite... More

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz-400225

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz-400225

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz (Dimensions: 2" across of 4" x 3" x 2.5" geode half) Locality: St. Francisville, Warsaw geodes, Clark Co., Missouri, USA Original description: Powder white kaolinite and calcite in a... More

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz-400223

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz-400223

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz (Dimensions: 2" across of 4" x 3" x 2.5" geode half) Locality: St. Francisville, Warsaw geodes, Clark Co., Missouri, USA Original description: Powder white kaolinite and calcite in a... More

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz-400224

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz-400224

Kaolinite, Calcite, Quartz (Dimensions: 2" across of 4" x 3" x 2.5" geode half) Locality: St. Francisville, Warsaw geodes, Clark Co., Missouri, USA Original description: Powder white kaolinite and calcite in a... More

Palygorskite, Calcite-319262

Palygorskite, Calcite-319262

Palygorskite, Calcite (Dimensions: 6" x 4" x 4") Locality: Metaline Falls, Metaline District, Pend Oreille County, Washington, USA Original description: Fibrous white palygorskite and pale yellow calcite cryst... More

Palygorskite, Calcite-322402

Palygorskite, Calcite-322402

Palygorskite, Calcite (Dimensions: rolled up, 2" x 2", unrolled, 4" x 2") Locality: Metaline Falls, Metaline District, Pend Oreille Co., Washington, USA Original description: It's not often that you can roll u... More

Palygorskite, Calcite-322403

Palygorskite, Calcite-322403

Palygorskite, Calcite (Dimensions: rolled up, 2" x 2", unrolled, 4" x 2") Locality: Metaline Falls, Metaline District, Pend Oreille Co., Washington, USA Original description: It's not often that you can roll u... More

Pyrophanite, Ancylite-(Ce), Calcite-258528

Pyrophanite, Ancylite-(Ce), Calcite-258528

Pyrophanite, Ancylite-(Ce), Calcite Locality: Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada The lef... More

Pyrophanite, Calcite-184172

Pyrophanite, Calcite-184172

Pyrophanite, Calcite Locality: Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada Rosettes to a bit < 1½... More

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