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Calcite and its properties

Physical properties of calcite:

Calcite can be found in clear, green, gray, yellow, pink, red, and blue. Calcite is calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and will dissolve in dilute hydrochloric acid. Some types are fluorescent in ultraviolet light.

Calcite has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs' scale, and a specific gravity of 2.71.

Metaphysical properties of calcite: ... (see Note on Properties)

Calcite is an aid to perception, allowing you to see things more clearly and to see reality in a new way. Its subtle energies help balance the spiritual and physical htmlects of yourself, promoting a more harmonious way of life.

The double images produced when you look through clear calcite are a reminder that things are more than they seem. We are both physical and spiritual creatures, existing at in the material, every-day world and in the realms of energy.

Calcite is a calming stone. Its influence is said to help you look within and determine if some of the htmlects of your life are in need of change. Calcite can help you make the transitions between a stagnant or negative situation and a more positive one.

Calcite has long been believed to aid memory. By helping you remember important information at critical times, it can allow you to gain more insight from your personal experiences, and often prevent you from repeating your mistakes in life.

Calcite can be used as an aid to meditation. Its soothing energies promote a peaceful mental state that will help you get more benefit from meditation. It is also used to facilitate astral projection and other forms of non-physical exploration.

Physically, calcite is said to be beneficial to the bones, joints, and the cleansing organs. It can also be used for those suffering from ligament damage, arthritis, and nervous tension. It is a good choice for athletes and anyone that puts undue stress on their bodies.

Calcite and synergy:

Calcite is a universal stone, well suited for those born at any time of the year.

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