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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Calcite
the stone of many coloursA soft, glowing stone that comes in almost every colour: blue, honey yellow, orange, green and clear. Traditionally kept for fresh energy, focus and calm.
Shop calcitefrom £2.45 · towers, spheres
Said to help withFresh energy, focus and calm
ChakraDepends on the colour
ZodiacGemini · Cancer · Pisces
ColourBlue, yellow, orange, green, clear and more
Hardness3 out of 10, soft: scratches easily
What it isCalcium carbonate, the mineral that makes up limestone and marble
Meaning
What calcite is said to do
Where the name comes from
From the Latin calx, “lime”: calcite is the mineral in limestone and chalk, the same rock that shapes the Peak District near our Derby shop.
Each colour has its own traditions: blue for calm, yellow for fresh energy and plenty, clear calcite for clarity.
Traditionally said to help with
Fresh energyYellow calcite especially is linked with brightness and a new start, as on our abundance page.
CalmBlue calcite is traditionally kept for a calmer, softer mood.
FocusClear calcite and Iceland spar are linked with clarity and seeing things clearly.
LearningOften kept in study spaces, traditionally to help ideas sink in.
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Blue Calcite Crystal Spherefrom £4.66
Spheres · choose an option● Ships in 1–2 daysIceland Spar Calcite Crystal Spherefrom £15.54
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All stones A–Z →Goes well with calcite
Everyday calcite
How to use it
1On your deskA yellow calcite tower for fresh energy while you work.
2By the bedA blue calcite sphere on the bedside table, for a calm end to the day.
3In the lightCalcite glows when light comes through it, so try it near a lamp.
4As a giftChoose the colour to suit the person: it comes in nearly all of them.
Care card
Looking after your calcite
Keep it out of strong sunSome coloured calcite can fade in strong sun, and clear spheres can focus sunlight like a lens. Keep it off sunny windowsills.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
A quick rinse onlyCalcite is soft and is eaten away by acids, even vinegar or lemon. Rinse and dry it quickly, never soak it, and skip salt and cleaners.
Questions
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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Calcite
the stone of many coloursA soft, glowing stone in almost every colour. Traditionally kept for fresh energy and calm.
Shop calcite · from £2.45Said to help withFresh energy, focus and calm
ChakraDepends on the colour
ZodiacGemini · Cancer · Pisces
ColourBlue, yellow, orange, green, clear and more
Hardness3 out of 10, soft: scratches easily
What it isCalcium carbonate, the mineral that makes up limestone and marble
Shop calcite
Every calcite piece
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We pick for youBuild a set
All stones A–Z →Goes well with calcite
What calcite is said to do
From the Latin calx, “lime”: it’s the mineral in limestone and chalk, the rock of the Peak District.
Fresh energyYellow calcite especially is linked with brightness and a new start, as on our abundance page.
CalmBlue calcite is traditionally kept for a calmer, softer mood.
FocusClear calcite and Iceland spar are linked with clarity and seeing things clearly.
LearningOften kept in study spaces, traditionally to help ideas sink in.
Care cardLooking after your calcite
Keep it out of strong sunSome coloured calcite can fade in strong sun, and clear spheres can focus sunlight like a lens. Keep it off sunny windowsills.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
A quick rinse onlyCalcite is soft and is eaten away by acids, even vinegar or lemon. Rinse and dry it quickly, never soak it, and skip salt and cleaners.
How to use it
1On your deskA yellow calcite tower for fresh energy while you work.
2By the bedA blue calcite sphere on the bedside table, for a calm end to the day.
3In the lightCalcite glows when light comes through it, so try it near a lamp.
4As a giftChoose the colour to suit the person: it comes in nearly all of them.
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