CALCITE- PHYSICAL & METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Calcite, which gets its name from "chalix" the Greek word for lime, is a most amazing and yet, most common mineral. It is one of the most common minerals on the face of the Earth, comprising about 4% by weight of the Earth's crust and is formed in many different geological environments. While many variations of calcite are beautiful it is a soft, almost crumbly stone and is thus very rarely used for beads. As far as it's uses in jewelry go, it's best to stick with wrapped specimens and even then be careful because it is fragile. There are more than 300 crystal forms identified in calcite and these forms can combine to produce the thousand different crystal variations. Calcite also produces many twin varieties that are favorites among twin collectors. There are also phantoms, included crystals, color varieties, pseudomorphs and unique associations. There simply is no end to the varieties of calcite. Calcite comes in a wide array of colors and it's healing properties vary by color but blue Calcite is good for easing the pains of back problems. If someone has had surgery, etc. on the back, it helps to ease the pain. If someone is going to have surgery on the back, it would be a good idea to carry the Blue Calcite on them as long as they can BEFORE the surgery.