What Is Blue Calcite?

Blue calcite is a pale blue form of calcite, a soft calcium carbonate coloured by copper impurities and found mostly in Mexico. In crystal lore it is a comfort stone that people keep for calm and communication. This guide covers its properties, history and lore, and the tumbled and raw forms it is sold in.

The Physical Properties of Blue Calcite

Calcite has many colours. It's primarily white but it can also be yellowish, orange, pink, or blue. What gives blue calcite its colour is the presence of oxidized copper impurities in the crystal.

With a Mohs hardness rating of 3, calcite is considered a soft mineral which reacts easily with acids. It comes with a rhombohedral cleavage. Calcite displays fluorescence, thermoluminescence, and phosphorescence.

In terms of transparency, calcite ranges from transparent to opaque. It also has a vitreous or resinous luster when cut and polished into ornamental objects.

Calcite is extremely common and is found in many different igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks around the world. However, blue calcite is mostly found in Mexico. Specimens with an intense blue colour come from South Africa.

The History of Blue Calcite

The name calcite was derived from the Latin word calx which means lime. Calcite (CaCO3) is a rock-forming mineral and is one of the world's most abundant minerals.

It forms everywhere: in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It also occurs in veins. Marble and limestone primarily consist of calcite.

Because of its properties, calcite is one of the most used minerals since ancient times. It is used as an abrasive, as a construction aggregate and as a soil conditioner.

The Lore of Blue Calcite

According to legend, the ancient Egyptians were quite fond of calcite. They used it to beautify the tombs of the pharaohs. It was referred to in Egyptian culture as the earth element, and they associated it with energy.

Today, blue calcite is a popular comfort stone in crystal lore, and its blue colour is traditionally linked with calm and relaxation.

The Metaphysical Properties of Blue Calcite

Blue calcite is also linked with creativity. In lore it is a stone for fresh ideas and for exploring ones you have never thought of.

Blue calcite is also linked with dreams and with communication: it is associated with the throat chakra, the chakra of expressing emotions. People keep it as a reminder to express their ideas freely.

Looking for a crystal combination for a season of change? People pair blue calcite with moldavite, which lore links with the third eye chakra and with raising your vibration frequency.

You can also use a raw blue calcite in your home to remove stagnant and negative energies. Place it in your living room, kitchen, dining room, or anywhere you spend a lot of time with your family.

In the workplace, people keep blue calcite on the desk as a focus for clear thinking and good decisions.

Keep your blue calcite sharp and rich in energy by giving it a regular cleanse. One way to do this is through smoke cleansing with sage.

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