Ancient limestone stone Calcite - varieties, amazing properties, photo of the stone, mineral and zodiac sign

Even in ancient times, it was used in the construction of pyramids. The name "calcite" was coined by the geologist Wilhelm von Haidinger. It is translated from Greek as "lime". It has always been part of the rocks. In ancient times, it formed shells and endoskeletons in the skeletal invertebrate integumentary structures of some unicellular organisms. The relevance of its use has not disappeared today. But where does the mineral calcite find its use today?

Physical and chemical properties

Calcite belongs to the group of carbonates. Its formula is CaCO3.

Calcite is a carbon compound. The stone can be pure and with impurities. The different colors of the breed depend on them. If the composition contains manganese, then the mineral becomes a reddish hue. Iron turns the stone yellow-brown, malachite green. Impurities affect the brilliance of the stone. It almost always has a pearlescent hue or gives the impression of glass. When the stone is free of impurities, it is almost transparent.

If you look at any object through calcite, then there is an increase in the volume of the object. The form is almost always correct mathematical. The biomineral is in the form of a rhombus, a prism, sometimes it takes the form of an octahedron. Blows can easily split it. And then you get a polyhedron.

Varieties

They depend on impurities. There are the following types.

• Icelandic spar. Iceland, Greenland - mining. . It is transparent. Therefore, it is also called optical.
• Mangano calcite is pink because of the manganese it contains.
• Orange calcite has iron impurities. Because of this, it is confused with sulfur pyrite.
• The greenish calcite, which is used to imitate stones that are much more expensive, has a green color due to celadonite.
• Anthraconite is a mineral containing coal.
• Oolite (cave pearl) is quite rare. The name is given because of the light white color and rounded appearance.
• The range of the mineral is not limited to only 6 subspecies, there are almost 800 of them. Therefore, it is the world leader in this indicator. Included in the structure of some ornamental breeds.

Definition of naturalness

The mineral is not very expensive, but ... Building stones are not used in jewelry. And those that are suitable for this are easily faked. Fakes made of glass and plastic are much cheaper. The income is very significant.

The main thing in a natural mineral is defects. You need to carefully and for a long time peer into it, and you will see a lot of micro cracks, various inclusions and air bubbles. It also has an uneven coloration.

Usage

It is actively used in the jewelry and industrial sectors. Most often, calcite has a mathematical form: a prism or an octahedron.

Icelandic spar is one of several types of calcite. It has double refraction - such a unique property. It can work as a magnifying glass; it is not in vain that it is used in the optical industry. Binoculars and telescopes are where it's at. It will be possible to create its imitation, but the process itself increases the cost of a glass fake.We are no longer talking about super profits.

Jewelry production

This fragile mineral is used only by some of all jewelers: there are a lot of problems. But there are people who want to. Jewelers especially like minerals that have pastel shades.

Only a few products can boast of a mineral. It is inserted into earrings, rings, rings, pendants. In a necklace and bracelets, practically, rarely. The stone is not processed. Before grinding, only clean from dirt. The cost is influenced by the metal used in the frame. The price varies and depends on the material (silver, cupronickel).

industrial production

The mineral is an ingredient in paint and varnish and paper production. It serves as the basis for the production of paper, varnish, paints.

Silicon-enriched calcite is used to fill devices and structures that purify water from heavy metal impurities.

Calcite has beneficial properties. It is distributed everywhere. Therefore, it has found its application in many industries. After all, limestone, popular since antiquity, is perfectly used in construction. In the jewelry business, it is not used enough, however, there are those who wish to use it.

Medicinal properties

The benefits of calcite for healing have been known for a long time. After all, it is enriched with calcium. In addition, crushed limestone (or "calcium carbonate") has always been added to food for bone strength. In the case of regular application of calcite to the eye, it is useful for symptoms of eye diseases (cataract, glaucoma).

There are also color dependent properties.

• Litho therapists recommend the yellow mineral as a remedy for kidney disease. He also treats urolithiasis.
• Orange calcite has a positive effect on the digestive system of digestion. Calcite helps with fears and insomnia.Many argue that the mineral is able to increase the body's resistance.
• Pink gives a general strengthening effect.
• Green helps with joint pain. After fractures, it is also recommended for use.
• Blue. In stone therapy, it is used in connection with heart diseases. It is believed that it will help the respiratory organs with their disease. It is also used for increased excitability of the nervous system.
• White will come to the rescue in case of dental diseases.
• Red heals the intestines.

Magic features

Color does not affect the magical features of calcite so much. A mineral of any color brings peace and relieves negative thoughts imposed from the outside or that have surfaced from the depths of the soul. Sometimes he warns the owner against such decisions that can lead him to dangerous situations. Calcite can help in the fight against apathy. It gives people courage, can inspire for any deeds, help change the worldview.

A pendant with such a calcite stone is a reliable companion and will provide protection along the way. Anyone who spends a lot of time on the road should appreciate the benefits of this mineral. It will be useful to truckers, taxi drivers, travelers. Pink is said to promote the discovery of clairvoyant dreaming abilities. But all this does not happen at once. It is necessary to skillfully tune in to the wave of the stone. And for this you can use meditation. In a quiet, peaceful place, you need to be alone with the stone and start peering into it for several minutes. For several days, you need to continue to meditate on the stone, but the temporary process of interaction with the stone must be constantly increased.

A mineral can be presented to a businessman and an economist to solve financial issues, lawyers with its help are able to unravel more than one complicated case, and the doctor will understand the cause of the disease and select the treatment more correctly. The stone is able to protect against mistakes, can give the ability to calculate the situation and attract good luck. A calcite keychain placed in the car will provide an opportunity to protect yourself from an accident. It can also prevent an unpleasant situation with fellow travelers. The point is the clairvoyant gift and sudden insight that the stone gives to its owner. This makes it possible to find a way out of rather difficult situations, as well as to get away from troubles.

If the stone is lost, the gift of clairvoyance is lost. If you accidentally found someone else's stone, then it is better not to use it. The stone reads the owner's energy and stores it in itself. And someone else's energy (it is still unknown what situations the stone went through with the owner) has not yet benefited anyone. You can't give your stone to anyone. It should be your one and only. Even if he spent little time with you, he has already managed to get used to you and become his own. A stone that does not belong to anyone until the moment it fell into your hands can become a talisman.

Calcite and the signs of the zodiac

The interaction of a mineral and a person occurs depending on the zodiac constellation to which it belongs. After all, it is decisive in the case of interaction with calcite. For different people, interaction with minerals, even from the same batch, will occur in different ways. After all, we are all different in terms of energy and destiny.

The best option for a talisman would be in the case of the fire element of the owner. Aries, Sagittarius, Leo will be happy with this turn of affairs.It is they who are able to quickly and better understand the soul of the stone and connect with it. The stone has a very positive energy, which allows any sign of the Zodiac to be friends with it. Only Scorpios are an exception, because their energy pulls the owners to the dark forces, so the light aura of the stone resists this.

Astrologers believe that this mineral is incompatible with black magic. It reflects the owner's negativity back into him. And if suddenly, you decide to purchase this mineral calcite, but you like black magic, then the choice is yours.

Calcite is a unique mineral. Photos of calcite can be found in jewelry workshops and in technical documentation. Not everyone knows the original properties of calcite. After all, it is so versatile that its use is universal in most areas. This includes industry, medicine and construction. The main thing in everything is to know the measure and apply safety precautions.

Photo collection of Calcite stone