Calcite
/ˈkæl.ɪt/noun
A common mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate, often found in sedimentary rocks.
Did you know?Calcite has been used in ancient rituals and is believed to enhance spiritual energy and clarity of thought.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kal-
“to be warm or hot, related to the origin of lime as a heated substance.”
Latin
Latin
calx
“lime, a white powdery substance obtained from burning limestone.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
calcita
“a term used to describe a variety of carbonate minerals.”
16th Century
English
calcite
“adopted from Medieval Latin to refer specifically to the mineral form of calcium carbonate.”