Green Calcite

Flexibility • Releasing Behavior Patterns • Letting Go of Thought Patterns • Optimism • Positivity • Growth • Hope and Courage

Energetic properties

Green calcite brings flexibility and can assist in letting go of old behavioral and thought patterns. It fosters optimism and positivity, making it a wonderful aid for relieving everyday stress and calming built-up energy. It promotes physical, mental, and spiritual growth, and inspires hope and courage. Green calcite has a strong connection to the heart and can offer insights into where we need to focus our emotions. Physically, green calcite is said to support the heart, skin, arthritis, osteoarthritis, and fever relief.

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 appears in many different varieties and colors, due to the inclusion of trace elements. In the case of green calcite, the coloration is caused by the presence of copper, iron, or manganese. Green calcite is often found in copper-bearing rock.

Etymology

The name calcite is derived from the Latin word calx, meaning 'lime'. The term green 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.

Energetic 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

Can be found in many places around the world, including Mexico, Brazil, Peru, the United States, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania.

Availability

Green calcite is commonly found and widely available across the globe.

Properties

Composition: CaCO₃
Hardness: 3
Density: 2.7

Associated with Green Calcite