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| Calcite – International Crystals Encyclopedia https://www.gemzworld.com/
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| Origin – the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from which it starts out, the thing from which it is ultimately derived. |
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Calcite is a carbonate mineral of secondary formation that is common to sedimentary rocks, including limestone, yet much of which is formed from the shells of long dead marine organisms.
Calcite forms in two stages. The particles from amorphous calcium carbonate dehydrate and crystallize to appear as individual particles of vaterite in the first stage. The second stage is slower where the vaterite transforms through a dissolution and reprecipitation mechanism, into calcite.
Calcite can also be found in volcanic rocks such as kimberlites, carbonatites and rarely in peridotites.
All crystals belong to a different group according to the basis of the relationships of their axes. There are 7 systems and 32 classes of symmetry. Calcite crystals belong to the Trigonal system.
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| History – the past considered as a whole, the whole series of past events connected with someone or sometihing, a continuous typically chronological record of importance. |
| Calcite comes from the Greek word Chalix which means lime. This could be linked to its common appearance in limestone rocks.
The formation is one of the most common minerals on planet earth and is estimated to make up about 4% in weight of the planet earth’s crust.
Calcite is found in many cave formations of which the majority, including stalagmites and stalactites are made from Calcite.
The crystal is found all over the world. Notable deposits include Palm Wash, California, Iceland, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, England, India and Africa. |
| Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something. |
| Calcites come in many different shapes and colours. They can form obtuse to acute, tabular, prismatic and as various scalenohedra.
Single calcite can stand out for its refraction where the optical property birefringence appears and causes objects viewed through the crystal to appear doubled.
As it is a soft crystal with a Moh hardness of 3 it is rarely used as jewellery, instead it is more a collectors stone.
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| Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality. |
| There are many different varieties of Calcite, these include and are not limited to;
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| Esoteric Attributes – a quality or feature as characteristic of or possed by something. |
| Crystals by their very nature are able to receive and focus energy in different ways. Their molecular structure enables them to be used to amplify and convert energy and hence crystals have been used for centuries to aid healing and transmute energy both in the metaphysical and physical world.
Because each crystal family has different formational backgrounds, each also has different vibrtional frequencies that can be harnesed and used for specific purposes. Each therefore have specific qualities that can be used to help a person heal on the many different levels of their being.
The following is a list of healing attributes associated with Calcite crystals.
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| Mental: Calcite is known for the stone of the mind and is associated with students and academics. It promotes confidence in thinking and improves the memory. It allows for increased power of discernment and gives the ability to react quickly in mental situations. |
| Emotional: Calcite is a calming, centering stone that aids in inward strength and stability. It improves development and confidence in the outward appearance. |
| Physical: Calcite aids in the fortification of bones, teeth mucous membrane, connective tissue and intestine. It also promotes healthy growth in children. |
Crystal Chart – Calcite
| Crystal: | Calcite |
| Mineralogy: | Calcium Carbonate |
| Geometric form: | Trigonal |
| Formation: | Secondary |
| Family: | Carbonate |
| Birthstone: | Calcite is associated with the Astrological sign of Cancer. |
| Apperance: | Glass like, waxy lustre, white streak, translucent, striped, banded. |
| Aura: | Calcite is a strong cleanser of energy allowing for greater amplification of the energy within the Aura. It clears negative and old energies to open channels for greater energies to pass through. |
| Colour: | Colours range from blue, black, clear, golden, pink, red, yellow and white among others. |
| Chakra: | Calcite aligns with a variety of Chakras dependent on the colour of the crystal. |
International Crystals – References and resources:
Michael Gienger, Healing Crystals, Earthdancer Books, 2009
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Crystal, 6th ed. 2014
World of Earth Science, Quartz, 2003
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, Crystal Healing, 2001
http://gemstone-dictionary.com/birthstones-by-month.php
New Oxford American Dictionary
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