The Calcite group is composed of minerals that have flat triangular shaped carbonate ions (CO3).  They have perfect cleavage and exhibit strong double refraction.  Minerals in this group can partially or fully replace one another.  

Objects: Calcite Group Export: JSON - XML - CSV Clay Seals and Sealings

Object U Number Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) Museum Number (BM Registration Number) Museum Number (UPM B-number) Description (Catalog Card)
(none) 30-12-10 (none) (none) [no catalog card from field]
497 (none) (none) B15250 Scaraboid. White steatite. inscr. [drawing]
7917 (none) (none) B16905 Flat seal. Hemispherical. Calcite. Greyish. Animal? design.
9310 (none) (none) B17009 Cylinder seal White shell Nude reclining figure, one figure standing facing, and 2 men fighting (?) Short inscription: urd nisaba
(none) (none) (none) B15275 Unknown
(none) (none) (none) B16318 Unknown
(none) (none) (none) B16329 Unknown
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Alabaster - Calcite

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Inorganic Remains > Stones and Minerals > Mineral > Calcite Group