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Where does this Optical Calcite on Yellow Fluorite Specimen originate?
This is a lovely specimen crystal combining examples of clear optical calcite crystal habit with calcite on a nice piece of yellow fluorite. 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’. Fluorite is also a common crystal which is found in a variety of colours and does occur in combination with Calcite from time to time.
This interesting specific specimen originated in the Maden area of Bulgaria.
What is Optical Calcite with Yellow Fluorite?
Optical calcite is the clear form of calcite which has the particular double refractive characteristic explained in the myths and legends section below. 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.
Fluorite is a form of Calcium Fluoride and is the original source of the term fluorescence. It is one of the most colourful minerals in existence ranging from green through blue to purple and even Yellow and in rainbow form. Fluorite forms at quite shallow depths and at cooler temperatures. Popular with collectors because of its varied colours, striking crystal habit and interesting fluorescing qualities.
What are the myths and legends associated with this Optical Calcite with Yellow Fluorite Specimen?
The most obvious 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.
Coloured Fluorite has also been prized since ancient times for its wonderful, varied colours. Carved into jewellery, bowls and ornaments. According to some myths fluorite was the home of the rainbow. In China fluorite has been covered for thousands of years. Roman tradition viewed Fluorite to be a detoxicant rather like amethyst. Interestingly almost all the Ancient Egyptian ‘alabaster’ carvings are in fact yellow calcite!
What are the healing properties of this Optical Calcite with Yellow Fluorite Specimen?
Yellow fluorite is reputed to be good for anything connected with digestion, diet, teeth, liver and kidneys.
What are the spiritual properties of this Optical Calcite with Yellow Fluorite 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.
All fluorite energises and amplifies our spirituality. It also dissolves barriers to understanding and exposes our biases and creative blocks. Yellow fluorite brings a ray of sunlight into our thinking that heightens understanding and creativity. This is a great stone for intellectual activities like research and scientific study. Fluorite is known for its emphasis on individual progress and independent thinking. Yellow fluorite also brings harmony in relationships.
How do I use this Optical Calcite and Yellow Fluorite 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 Optical Calcite and Yellow Fluorite 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 Optical Calcite and Yellow Fluorite Specimen?
This Optical Calcite and Yellow Fluorite specimen 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.
Coloured Fluorite will fade in direct sunlight, so it is best not to display this specimen in direct sunlight.
What Zodiac sign is Calcite and Yellow Fluorite associated with?
Optical calcite is a crystal attributed to CANCER and AQUARIUS.
Yellow Fluorite is a crystal attributed to CAPRICORN and PISCES
What Chakras Optical Calcite and Yellow Fluorite associated with?
Optical Calcite works well with all chakras.
How Large is this Optical Calcite and Yellow Fluorite Specimen?
This is a high-grade Optical Calcite and Yellow Fluorite Specimen. The size is approximately 1106g in weight and 160MM x 80MM.
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