Collection: 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