Calcite

Crystal System: Hexagonal
Hardness: 3
Chakra: Varies according to color
Energy Vibration: 8
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Source: Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Iceland, Peru, Romania, Slovakia, UK, and USA
​Beneficial For: Analysis, Emotional Stress, Laziness, Motivation, Revitalization, and Studying

Calcite’s name comes from the German “calcit” coined in the 19th century from latin for lime. The word is somewhat related to chalk. Calcite can convert to aragonite in a matter of days depending on the temperature variants. ​

A doubly refractive stone, it splits light entering the stone in two, so everything reflected appears as double. Many of the artefacts of the Ancient Egyptian empire were created from calcite. It is a powerful amplifier and cleanser of energy that facilitates higher awareness and metaphysical abilities. Connecting emotion with intellect, it facilitates emotional intelligence and has a positive effect where one feels hopeless. Calcite can calm the mind and teach discernment and analysis while also stimulating insight and boosting memory. ​