Description
Where does this Blue Calcite Rough Specimen originate?
Calcite is a common mineral found all over the world. The clear optical crystal structure was originally found in Iceland hence its alternative name of ‘Iceland spar’. Blue Calcite is commonly mined in Mexico Madagascar, Spain and South Africa with other sources including the UK it is a rarer colour of Calcite.
What is Blue Calcite?
Calcite itself is one of the most varied and common minerals on earth. It is a form of Calcium Carbonate and occurs in a wide variety of colours. Calcite will often display a variety of fluorescing characteristics. These are fluorescence, phosphorescence, thermoluminescence, and even triboluminescence. Most calcites are found in Limestone. In fact, the name calcite derives from the Greek word ‘chalix’ for lime. The size of the calcite crystals is directly connected to the intensity of metamorphic activity that the limestone has undergone.
What are the myths and legends associated with this Blue Calcite Rough Specimen?
Blue Calcite is a relatively recent discovery so has no specific legends and mythology associated with. The most obvious calcite legends relate to the Optical Calcite or ‘Iceland Spar’. This was first recorded by J D Dana in 1837 but its historical use predates that by centuries. Pliny the Eldar first named Calcite in AD 79.
The mineral is double refractive which means that when you look through the transparent crystal objects will appear to be in two places at the same time. This polarizing quality meant that Viking sailors could use it to reflect light even in cloudy weather and identify their location in relation to the sun. This ‘sunstone’ was part of the essential navigation toolkit used by Vikings to travel the oceans.
The theory is supported by archaeological evidence found in the shipwreck of the ‘Alderney’ which sank in 1592 and had Optical calcite in its contents. Researchers have established that it is possible to fix your location to within one degree accuracy.
Coloured calcites do have ancient provenance in jewellery and worship going back to antiquity in many cultures.
Interestingly almost all the Ancient Egyptian ‘alabaster’ carvings are in fact yellow calcite!
What are the healing properties of this Blue Calcite Rough Specimen?
Blue Calcite like many of the calcite family has such a gentle, calming and relaxing energy it is great for anxiety, trauma and supporting relaxation. This is generally good for physical wellbeing.
What are the spiritual properties of this Blue Calcite Rough Specimen?
Calcite is similar to quartz in the sense of it being a high vibration stone that brings clarity and helps us resolve problems by seeing solutions and working to achieve them. It is a great crystal to programme in manifestation and meditation work. Calcite will cleanse your aura, balance your chakras, and connect you to higher realms which unlocks psychic abilities. Like quartz this brings focus, amplification, and enhanced potency to our ritual work.
Blue Calcite is great for communication in all forms including with our higher self, other realms and with our own intuition. It therefore is a great tool if you need to deal with addictions, releasing mental obstacles and breaking negative patterns of behaviour. Blue Calcite will also support your creativity and intuition in driving forwards new projects and new ideas. Blue Calcite provides mental and etheric protection. It will transmute negative energy to positive energy and send it straight back. A real ‘Dream Stone’ that enhances astral travel and dreamwork.
How do I use this Blue Calcite Rough Specimen?
This specimen is perfect for meditative and psychic work and is a good stone to keep in your meditative space or sleeping area. It is useful kept in a place where you require focus and mental clarity at work or in any aspect of your life.
Which crystals work well with this Blue Calcite Rough Specimen?
This specimen is a great natural combination stone all by itself. Examples of good combinations can be found in some of these Healing Boxed from our site. The ‘Calming’ Healing Box, ‘Study Aid’ Healing Box, and the ‘Communication’ Healing Box.
How do I care for my Blue Calcite Rough Specimen?
Blue Calcite can be quite a fragile crystal so it needs to be stored and handled carefully. Find out about ways to cleanse your crystals in our blog article cleansing crystals in our blog article.
What Zodiac sign is Blue Calcite associated with?
Blue Calcite is a crystal attributed to CANCER.
What Chakras are Blue Calcite associated with?
Blue Calcite works well with THROAT and THIRD EYE Chakras.
How Large is this Blue Calcite Rough Specimen?
This is a high-grade Blue Calcite Specimen. The size is approximately 1379g in weight and 140MM x 100MM.
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