Physical Properties
CALCITE Calcite occurs worldwide, it is a principal component of limestones and marbles. Transparent colourless rhombs are known as "Iceland Spar". Calcite is highly birefringent
Chemical Composition: Calcium carbonate.
Crystal Structure: Trigonal.
Hardness: 3
Metaphysical Properties and Crystal Healing
CALCITE balances male/female polarities, alleviates fear, reduces stress, emotionally balancing, grounds excess energy and misplaced enthusiasm, some claims indicate an improvement in astral projection. Calcite brings joy, lightness. On a physical level it has positive effects on the kidneys, pancreas, spleen.
In Astrology
CALCITE is linked to the zodiac sign GEMINI and the MOON.
7 Chakras
According to colour of the stone.