Collection: Pink calcite

Pink calcite is a variety of calcite, a mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). It is distinguished by its soft pink color, making it a popular stone in lithotherapy and decoration.

✦ MINERALOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Chemical formula : CaCO₃

• Crystal system : Trigonal

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

• Luster : Vitreous to pearly

• Color : Pale pink to deeper pink

• Transparency : Translucent to opaque

• Cleavage : Perfect in three directions (characteristic of calcite)

The pink color is due to the presence of impurities, often manganese or other minerals.

✦ ORIGIN AND DEPOSITS

Pink calcite is less common than other varieties of calcite. It is usually mined in areas rich in carbonate rocks, such as:

• Mexico

• The United States

• Peru

• Romania

• Some deposits in Africa and Eastern Europe

✦ USES

💎 In lithotherapy

• Stone linked to the heart chakra

• Would bring softness, comfort, tenderness

• Would promote emotional healing , self-love , and compassion

• Recommended in cases of stress or sadness

🏡 In decoration:

• Often cut into spheres, hearts, pyramids or tumbled stones

• Used to create a soothing and warm atmosphere

✦ CARE OF PINK CALCITE

• Fragile (easily scratched, be careful of shocks)

• Do not clean it with dry salt or very hot water (risk of abrasion)

• Preferably clean with clear water or a soft cloth.

• Can be recharged in moonlight (avoid direct sunlight, which can alter the color)