CALCITE

MINERALOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Calcite is the most abundant mineral within the group of carbonates. It is known for its great variety of crystal structures, forming scalenohedrons, rhombohedrons and prisms with different combinations. Most of the calcite is massive, forming part of the composition of limestone and marble. Calcite is also found in the form of stalactites, nodules and fibers, appearing in cracks and hydrothermal seams.

The calcite is usually white or translucent, although there are yellow, green, blue, brown, red, violet and black.

The calcite presents the optical property of birefringence, the light that passes through it gives a duplicate image of what is seen through it. This property is easily observable in optic calcite, also called Iceland spar.

Deposits: United States, Great Britain, Peru, Iceland, Brazil, Romania, Belgium and the Czech Republic.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

The calcite is considered a mineral that energizes and cleanses the energies. It is said to open perception and intuition, facilitating the opening of consciousness and psychic abilities. Relaxes the mind and promotes self-confidence. On a healing level, it is said to strengthen the immune system, bones and joints, and help heal wounds and skin conditions. Calcite comes in multiple colors, each color is usually used in the corresponding chakra.

The blue calcite is a relaxing and soft stone. It favors communication and expression.

The golden calcite is usually used in the 3rd and 7th chakra, for the expansion of consciousness and to promote meditation.

The orange calcite is an energizing stone associated with the lower chakras. On a curative level, it is said that it favors the intestines, the reproductive system and the bladder.

The optical calcite or < span class="own-inside-link">Iceland spar is a stone of cleansing and vision. Helps heal the eyes and reduce migraines.

The pink calcite has a soft and loving energy. Promotes self-esteem and confidence. It is calming and very appropriate for children.

The green calcite is considered a stone of physical and mental healing. It helps to balance the mind and to move towards new situations.

The violet calcite, also called < span class="own-inside-link">cobalt-calcite, is a stone that connects with joy and promotes positive thoughts. It can be used in the 6th chakra together with the amethyst.