Blue Calcite

Creativity • Growth • Calming • Communication • Inner Child • Protection from Negative Energy

Energetic properties

Blue calcite encourages speaking from the heart, liberates the voice, and supports creative expression. Calcite also promotes physical, mental, and spiritual growth. It is known to lower blood pressure and relieve pain. The stone brings hope and courage, protects against negative energy, enhances communication, eases emotional tension, and connects to the inner child. Blue calcite has a deeply calming and soothing energy. Physically, it is believed to benefit the heart, skeleton, and joints, and support calcium absorption.

Suitable for children from about 4 years old.

Formation

Calcite is a mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). Alongside quartz, it is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust and can be found in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks worldwide. It is the main component of limestone, and as such, calcite is present all around us—even in bricks and human bones.

Limestone can form in various ways. One example of organic formation occurs on the sea floor, where thick layers of bones, shells, and remains of small sea creatures accumulate and eventually compress into limestone. Calcite can also form in hot springs, where warm, mineral-rich water rises through cracks in the Earth and cools. The dissolved calcite minerals precipitate onto the walls of these cracks, gradually forming thicker deposits under pressure and time—similar to the limescale that can build up in a kettle.

Calcite occurs in many varieties and colors, which are caused by the inclusion of other trace elements.

Etymology

The name calcite is derived from the Latin word calx, meaning 'lime'. The term blue refers, of course, to the stone’s color.

Care

Calcite is a form of limestone and generally softer than many other crystals. It’s best not to expose calcite to water for extended periods. Cleaning with a dry cloth is recommended.

pEnergetic cleansing and recharging can also be done using sage, incense or moonlight.

Because calcite is often porous, it may discolor or become damaged when exposed to (too much) water or harsh chemicals such as cleaning agents or perfumes.

Origin

Blue calcite is only found in a few places on Earth. Although calcite itself is abundant and widespread, most blue calcite specimens come from Mexico.

Availability

Blue calcite is relatively easy to obtain and is mined in large quantities.

Properties

Composition: CaCO₃
Hardness: 3
Density: 2.7

Associated with Blue Calcite