Blue calcite Brazil A (raw stone)

CALB-B-01
Origin: Brazil
Grade: A

Dimensions:
05-10g - About 15-25mm
10-20g - About 20-30mm
20-30g - About 30-40mm
30-40g - About 40-50mm

Raw Blue Calcite from Brazil
Sold individually.
Weight from 5-10g to 30-40g
Colors and shapes may vary from one stone to another.

Calcite is a chemical mineral forming a large family with many colors. Calcite forms in deposits on the mud bottom of an ocean or salt lake. These deposits are essentially made up of liquid calcium, shellfish and algae debris. They will gradually solidify during diagenesis (transformation of sediments into sedimentary rock). The resulting rock is primarily limestone and calcite minerals.

Like many stones in the carbonate family, calcite stone comes in various colors. Indeed, it exists in yellow (or honey), orange, green or blue. It has various inclusions such as iron, zinc, copper, lead, manganese, aluminum, nickel, etc. The shades of this stone vary depending on these inclusions, the presence of various trace elements or different minerals.

Blue calcite is essentially composed of natural calcium carbonate. We can also find carbon and manganese. Blue calcite is opaque. In addition, its color can vary from a very light blue to a darker blue or turning gray, more or less shiny. Calcite stones may contain streaks of white color or other bands of blue color. Very widespread on earth, calcite is formed, like marble, in metamorphic rocks and in limestone rocks.

There are no legends or myths related to calcite, whatever its color. Calcite is a name from the Latin “khalx”, meaning lime. Mineralogy experts have found traces of blue calcite since ancient times. During archaeological excavations in Egypt, many objects were discovered made of calcite of various colors. Then, the stone was often confused, or even renamed “limestone spar”, “androdamas”, “drewite” or “aphrite”.

Thus, in the 17th century, many researchers fell under the spell of calcite and its property of birefringence, a physical property which allows light to be diffused into two distinct rays of light. Thus, in 1669, the Dane Rasmus Bartholin was seduced by a colorless variety “Icelandic spar”.

Numerous studies were then carried out on this calcite stone, notably that of Gabriel Delafosse, in 1840, who invented crystallography.

Today, calcite is used to make lime, cement and construction materials. They are found in many industries, glassmaking, metallurgy, the chemical industry. It is even used in the manufacture of certain fertilizers.

The main deposits are in Mexico, Madagascar, the United States, Canada, etc.

Blue calcite can be of great help in managing anxiety, mental confusion and stress. It is a calming stone that clarifies thoughts. It is also called relaxation stone. In fact, it is excellent for people with a nervous temperament.

It eliminates blockages at the mental level, fears belonging to the past. It therefore brings a feeling of serenity and gives great prospects for the future. Indeed, it allows you to see reality better and set reasonable goals. It melts away apprehensions and fears.

This stone also restores motivation, creativity and imagination. It has a calming action during too many thoughts and negative emotions. Placed in a bedroom, it promotes quality and restorative sleep.

Blue calcite helps with communication, it frees speech and encourages calm exchanges during conflicts. It provides a clear and structured expression of thoughts or feelings. This stone is also very useful for listening to others and knowing how to be truly interested in what the other person is saying. All this creates quality communication.

It brings new energy that moves us forward in life.