submitted by Museum Administration on 03.11.2004
Calcite is a sedimentary mineral that occurs abundantly on Kythera in many structural forms. This translucent, golden-yellow piece is 6 cm long. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Calcite can cleave into neat rectangular shapes. 2.5 cm long. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Calcite crystals, found near Fratsia. 10 cm long. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
A wedge of translucent, golden calcite, 5 cm long. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
A beautiful beach stone made of bands of calcite, pelites and limestone. 6 cm. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
The dark color of this piece of calcite is probably due to the presence of iron. 6 cm. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
A large and beautiful piece of calcite, found in a road cut near Fratsia. 16 cm across. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
This type of calcite is opaque and milky white, and cleaves into flat, shiny surfaces. 5 cm. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Calcite minerals growing on a limestone host. 8 cm long. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
This large stalagmite is so beautiful, we've included two pictures of it here. 20 cm x 28 cm. A generous gift from the family of Bill de Leeuw. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Stalagmites and stalactites are made of calcium carbonate, and formed in caves by dripping water. This magnificent example is 20 cm wide and 28 cm high, a generous gift from the family of Bill de Leeuw. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
This 3.5-cm piece of calcite was found in the caves beneath Kypriotianika. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
This piece of calcite, growing on a host rock, is swirled and folded to look like a thumbprint. 11 cm high, found on the beach near Diakofti. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Concretionary calcite is formed by dripping water. These ‘fingers’ are similar in structure to stalactites, and range from 2 to 5 cm in length. Found near Diakofti. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Travertine is a noncrystalline form of calcite, opaque, massive, and colorful. It is formed during the evaporation of water. This piece was found near Diakofti. 9.5 cm. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Graphite is one of the world’s softest minerals, and forms in masses or sheets. It is opaque black, soft and light, and has a submetallic luster. 6 cm, northern Kythera. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Aragonite has the same chemical composition as calcite, but crystallizes in a different pattern and doesn’t cleave as distinctly. This piece, 4.5 cm, was found near Fratsia. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Mica has a highly metallic luster, and when it forms in sheets over a host rock it looks as though the rock has been covered in metal foil. 7 cm, found in northwestern Kythera. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Mica is found commonly in schists, its metallic luster is unmistakable. This small piece is 2.5 cm, found in northern Kythera. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
Peridotite is an ultramafic rock found on Kythera. It may be green, dark green, or black. This rounded, conical piece has the color of an avocado. 3 cm. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
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