Collection: Orange calcite

Orange calcite is a variety of calcite, a mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) . It is distinguished by its bright color ranging from golden yellow to deep orange , due to the presence of impurities such as iron or manganese.


🔶 Physical characteristics

  • Color : orange, yellow-orange, sometimes with white nuances

  • Hardness : 3 on the Mohs scale (relatively soft)

  • Transparency : translucent to opaque

  • Luster : Vitreous to pearly

  • Cleavage : perfect (calcite breaks easily into rhombohedrons)


🌍 Origin and deposits

Orange calcite is found in many countries, including:

  • Mexico (one of the main producers)

  • Brazil

  • UNITED STATES

  • India

  • China

It forms mainly in sedimentary rocks and in hydrothermal veins .


💎 Uses

  • Ornament : carved into decorative stones, spheres, decorative objects

  • Lithotherapy : very popular for its energetic properties

  • Didactic : used in teaching to demonstrate the perfect cleavage of calcite


Properties in lithotherapy

  • Positive Energy : Helps dispel stagnant energies

  • Motivation : stimulates creativity, joy of life and willpower

  • Emotional support : promotes optimism and reduces mental fatigue

  • Associated chakra : mainly the sacral chakra (creativity, sexuality)


🧼 Maintenance

  • Cleaning : warm water without salt (calcite is soluble in acid and sensitive to abrasive products)

  • Recharging : in soft sunlight or on a quartz cluster

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