Calcium Carbonate Collection

Calcareous phytoplankton fossil, SEM Z100 / 0213
Calcareous phytoplankton fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fossil of the skeleton (coccosphere) of a coccolithotrope, a small marine algal organism

Microfossils, SEM
Sand microfossils. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of microfossils from maldives beach sand. Microfossils are roughly 0.05 to 2mm in size

Coelosphaeridium, calcareous alga

Oolitic limestone, with fossils. Limestone mainly consists of calcium carbonate. Ooliths, or ooids, are spherical grains of carbonate composed of concentric layers

Gastropod microfossil, SEM
Gastropod. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a gastropod microfossil from maldives beach sand. Microfossils are roughly 0.05 to 2mm in size

Travertine terraces at Minerva Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Calcareous sinter terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (colour litho)
3630260 Calcareous sinter terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (colour litho) by German School

Tufas on Mono Lake, Eastern Sierras, California, USA

Foraminiferan microfossil, SEM
Foraminiferan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a foraminiferan microfossil from maldives beach sand. Microfossils are roughly 0.05 to 2mm in size

USA, California, Mono Lake. Tufa tower Formations, colored rocks, night. Credit as: Dennis Kirkland / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Calcified trees at Tangled Creek in winter, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, February 2013

Cave, cross-section

The Blue Lake, Mount Gambier, Limestone Coast Region, South Australia
The Blue Lake is a large monomictic crater lake located in an extinct volcanic maar associated with the Mount Gambier maar complex

Samurai crab (Heikea japonica). This crab is native to Japan, where it is known as the Samurai crab or Heikegani, and lives at a depth of 30 to 100 metres

Mineral deposits at Canary Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Natural Park, Wyoming, USA
Thermal runoff channels create travertine mineral deposits at Canary Spring of the Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Natural Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Canary Spring at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Natural Park, Wyoming, USA
Mineral deposits and steam vapors of Canary Spring at the Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Natural Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Emerald lake panorama; Carcross yukon canada

Male helmet crab (Corystes cassivelaunus). This crab lives at a depth of 10-20 metres in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Adriatic Sea

Coloured SEM of mother of pearl from oyster shell
Mother of pearl. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of calcite crystals in mother of pearl from an oyster (shell)

Carbon dioxide test. Montage showing the effect of bubbling carbon dioxide gas through lime water. The lime water is saturated calcium hydroxide solution (Ca(OH)2

Sample of chalk. Chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the compaction of water deposits over long periods of time

Calcite (Calcium Carbonate) variant iceland spar
A cleaved rhomb of iceland spar showing double refraction from near Eskifjordr, Iceland

USA, California, Mono Lake. Lenticular cloud reflects in lake. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, California, Mono Lake. Sunset reflection on clouds over lake. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, California, Mono Lake. Sunrise on tufa formations. Credit as: Jean Carter / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, California, Mono Lake. Sunrise on tufas and grass. Credit as: Jean Carter / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

North America, USA, California, Mono Lake and Tufa Towers from South Tufa Reserve
USA, California, Mono Lake and Tufa Towers from South Tufa Reserve (Large format sizes available)

North America, USA, California, Mono Lake South Tufa Reserve
USA, California, Mono Lake South Tufa Reserve (Large format sizes available)

Emerald Lake From South Klondike Highway, Southern Yukon, Canada
Emerald Lake is a lake in the southern Yukon, notable for its intense green color. It is located on the South Klondike Highway at kilometer 117.5 (mile 73.5), measured from Skagway, Alaska

Illustration of hand holding Cuttlefish Bone (Sepiida), the white shell found inside cuttlefish

Travertine terraces at Pamukkale, Turkey
Travertine Terraces at Pamukkale. Hot springs rich in carbonate minerals forming these spectacular white terraces. The ancient city of Hierapolis is built on top of the hill

Settlement under calcium carbonate mine at Barz, near Abyaneh, Iran, Middle East

USA, California, Mono Lake. Storm-lit tufa towers. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, California, Mono Lake. Hills and tufas reflect in lake. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Devil's Thumb, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, NorthA America

Folded strata in high limestone cliffs, Samaria Gorge N. P. White Mountains, Crete, Greece, May
Folded strata in high limestone cliffs, Samaria Gorge N.P. White Mountains, Crete, Greece, May

Cuttlefish bone

Foraminiferan fossil, SEM
Foraminiferan fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fossilised shell (test) of a foraminiferan. Foraminifera are single-celled marine protozoa that construct

Calcareous phytoplankton fossil, SEM Z100 / 0212
Calcareous phytoplankton fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fossil of the skeleton (coccosphere) of a coccolithotrope, a small marine algal organism

Foraminiferan tests (shells), macrophotograph. Species seen here include Bulimina gibba, Elphidium crispum, E. articulatum, Lagena sulcata, and Miliolinella circularis

Foraminiferan fossil, SEM Z110 / 0239
Foraminiferan fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fossilised shell (test) of a foraminiferan. Foraminifera are single-celled marine protozoa that construct

Geothermal pool, Hierve el Agua, Mexico C018 / 8579
Geothermal pool, Hierve el Agua, Oaxaca state, Mexico. This site includes waterfall-like rock formations or curtains that rise many metres from the valley below to a set of artificial

Calcium carbonate curtain formation C018 / 8577
Calcium carbonate curtain formation. This formation of calcium carbonate has been deposited as calcium minerals from a hot spring precipitate out of solution

Stone crab. Front view of an Aethra scruposa stone crab, showing its spiny upper shell (carapace). This crab lives in the Indian Ocean around Mauritius and the Mascarene Islands

Mangrove crab (Ucides cordatus). This crab lives in colonies amongst the mangroves and mudbanks along the Atlantic coast of South America. The carapace (shell) of this specimen measures 10cm wide

Pebble crab (Etisus utilis). This crab lives at a depth of 10-15 metres in the Indo-Pacific regions. Its carapace (upper shell)

Shame-faced crab (Calappa calappa). This crab lives at a depth of 10-50 metres in the Indo-Pacific regions. Shame-faced crabs are so-named due to the way the crabs chelae (claws)

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Calcium carbonate, a fascinating mineral with diverse forms and applications. From the intricate calcareous phytoplankton fossils captured under SEM Z100 / 0213 to the mesmerizing microfossils revealed through SEM, its presence is undeniable. The existence of coelosphaeridium, a calcareous alga, further showcases the versatility of this compound. Oolitic limestone stands as a testament to calcium carbonate's ability to form unique geological structures. Its formation process leaves behind captivating patterns that captivate our imagination. And who can forget limescale crystals? Under SEM, they reveal their intricate beauty and remind us of nature's artistry. Gastropod microfossils discovered under SEM offer glimpses into ancient marine ecosystems while travertine terraces at Minerva Spring in Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park leave visitors awestruck by their grandeur. Calcareous sinter terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs in Wyoming add vibrant colors to the landscape, showcasing nature's palette. Tufas on Mono Lake in California present an enchanting sight with their towering formations and colored rocks that come alive during nightfall. Foraminiferan microfossils observed under SEM provide valuable insights into past environments and climate change. In winter at Tangled Creek within Yellowstone National Park lies another marvel – calcified trees adorned with calcium carbonate formations glistening against the snowy backdrop. These natural wonders serve as reminders of both time's passage and the enduring power of calcium carbonate. Whether it be fossilized remains or stunning geological formations across various landscapes like Yellowstone National Park or Mono Lake in California, calcium carbonate continues to amaze us with its myriad manifestations throughout history and around the world.