Green calcite

Green calcite is a variety of calcite, a mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). It is prized in lithotherapy for its soothing and balancing properties, but it is also of interest in geology and decoration.

🔬 Mineralogical characteristics

  • Crystal system : trigonal

  • Hardness (Mohs scale) : 3 (relatively soft, scratches easily)

  • Density : about 2.7

  • Cleavage : perfect, rhombohedral (breaks easily along certain planes)

  • Color : pale green to intense green (due to the presence of various elements such as iron or copper)

🌱 Virtues in lithotherapy

Emotional and psychological effects:

  • Soothes stress, anxiety and emotional tension

  • Promotes mental clarity, balance and serenity

  • Helps release blocked emotions, especially in the heart

💚 Symbolism and chakras

  • Associated with the heart chakra (Anahata), green calcite is believed to promote self-love, compassion, and forgiveness.

  • Green color = regeneration, growth, balance.

🧼 Maintenance

  • Avoid salt water and chemicals (soft mineral)

  • Purification: incense, bran, quick distilled water (be careful of its fragility)

  • Recharging: moonlight, quartz clusters

🌍 Origin

Green calcite is found in several regions around the world, including:

  • Mexico

  • Brazil

  • India

  • UNITED STATES

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