Calcite Stone: Virtues of Calcite
Generally speaking, Calcite promotes the assimilation of calcium, is interesting for:
- dispel dental pain ,
- strengthen fragile bones,
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alleviate digestion difficulties .
Calcite strengthens willpower , self-confidence and makes it easier to move forward with more determination . Improves the digestive sphere (solar chakra). She would boost morale by taking it as an elixir. Facilitates meditation by generating a great state of relaxation, in contact with the source (crown chakra). Stimulates the higher mind (third eye chakra).
- Origin of the name : From Latin virtus, calcis, or from Greek khalx, lime
- Home group : Calcite
- Color(s) : All colors
- Symbol : Appeasement
- Hardness : 3
- Deposits : England, France, Iceland, Germany, Romania, Mexico
- Chemical composition : Calcium carbonate
- Day of the week : Depending on color
Varieties of Calcite
- Orange calcite
Stone of the sun and bringer of joy, it helps convalescents recover more quickly but also helps keep their spirits up .
It softens the mind allowing us to see in more different facets with fewer prejudices. It facilitates peace and communication .
Green Calcite has a tendency to detoxify the physical body. It has very powerful effects, putting it back in tune with our soul, healing the spiritual heart .
The Yellow Calcite protection stone is a calming stone .
It is an ideal stone to use to regain self-confidence .
It is a revitalizing and stimulating stone. Red Calcite gently unblocks the blockages associated with sexuality .
There is also Optical Calcite.
Benefits and virtues of Calcite
Lithotherapy classifies Calcite in the category of soft stones which have particular energetic characteristics.The virtues of Calcite vary depending on the color of the stone . However, its high calcium content makes it a beneficial stone for bones and the spine. Calcite is highly recommended for strengthening bones.
It is also recommended to help treat osteoarthritis , lumbar problems, prevent dental problems and other disorders such as rickets.
Calcite would also be beneficial to the nervous system, particularly for cases of spasms and tremors. It is also a stone beneficial to the entire digestive system and the lower abdomen.
For more specific uses, it is necessary to choose the color of Calcite that best suits the desired effect:
Blue Calcite is known for its revitalizing properties which help to recover in cases of exhaustion and fatigue.
Yellow Calcite , very beneficial for stimulating blood circulation and fighting against skin problems and the beginnings of infections. It is also ideal for the solar plexus and will be useful for stimulating intellectual faculties and communication skills as well as self-confidence.
Orange Calcite could promote convalescence and positive attitudes , it is also a good stimulant for both the body and the intellect.
Green Calcite is more oriented towards spiritual well-being, even if it has the ability to detoxify the body. Ideal for the Third Eye Chakra and the Crown Chakra, it promotes meditation and astral travel.
Red Calcite is an energizing stone , excellent for the heart and sexual activity. It would also stimulate the qualities of courage and determination.
Chakras
The chakra is played according to its color. Red Calcite at the Sacral Chakra , where it will calm suffering. Blue and optical Calcite to the third eye , where it will bring concentration for example.
Astrological signs
The zodiac signs for which the need for this stone is the most important are:
Sagittarius , Capricorn , Gemini .
Recharging and purification
The purification of Calcite is done with demineralized water .
To recharge it , you should favor soft light on a quartz cluster or rock crystal .
Meaning and History of Calcite
Some sources suggest that Calcite was a fairly well-known stone in Antiquity .
If we are to believe certain archaeological discoveries , the stone was used by the Egyptians for the manufacture of statuettes and decorative and ornamental objects .
Since the 17th century, Calcite has been the subject of increasingly in-depth studies. Particularly on the optical characteristics and the particular cleavage of the stone.
Nowadays, Calcite is widely used for industrial purposes , notably to make cement, lime or building and ornamental stones. It is also used in metallurgy as glass flux, or as a raw material.
