Calcite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

Calcite Specimen picture — Image Credit: PaleoNeolitic - Wikimedia Commons Creative Commons

About Calcite

Calcium carbonate, a very common mineral found in a vast array of colors and forms, known for its perfect rhombohedral cleavage and double refraction (Iceland Spar). It's an energy amplifier and cleanser, with specific colors resonating with different chakras and properties.

Primary Hues

Colorless, White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Blue, Green, Brown, Black, Grey

Metaphysical Properties

An amplifying and cleansing stone. Believed to clear negative energy, boost learning abilities, and increase energy. Different colors have additional properties.

Chakra Connection

Astrological - Zodiac

Planetary Influence

Sun
Moon

Elemental Energy

Associated Tarot Cards

The World (Clear Calcite)- The Empress (Green/Pink)

Type: Major Arcana

Rationale: Varies by color- reflecting Calcite's diverse energies of completion- nurturing- and vitality.

Varies by color

Type: N/A

Rationale: N/A

Associated Deities

Varies: Aphrodite (Pink)- Apollo (Orange)- Gaia (Gr

Pantheon: Varies: Love deities- Sun deities- Earth deities

Domain: N/A

Rationale: Varies: Connection to specific energies based on color.

Metaphysical Uses

Energy Amplification & Cleansing

Chakra Balancing Visualization

Motivation & Energy Boost

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Geological & Scientific Details

Calcite is classified as a carbonate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is CaCO3. Common crystal habits include botryoidal, concretionary, druse, globular, granular, massive, rhombohedral, scalenohedral, stalactitic.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Carbonate mineral
Chemical Formula: CaCO3
Crystal System: Trigonal
Predominant Geological Color: Typically colorless or creamy white - may have shades of brownish colors
Crystal Habit: Botryoidal, concretionary, druse, globular, granular, massive, rhombohedral, scalenohedral, stalactitic
Twinning: Common by four twin laws
Cleavage: Perfect on {1011} three directions with angle of 74° 55[1]
Luster: Vitreous to pearly on cleavage surfaces
Streak: White
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Associated Minerals

Iceland Spar (optical variety)
Manganoan Calcite (pink)
Honey Calcite (golden/yellow)
Blue Calcite
Green Calcite
Orange Calcite
Aragonite (polymorph)
Dolomite
Quartz
Fluorite (common in many geological settings)

CALCITE

Calcspar | Iceland Spar (clear, doubly refractive variety) | (Many varieties: Mangano Calcite, Honey Calcite, Blue Calcite, Green Calcite, Optical Calcite)