RAINBOW CALCITE
RED BANDED CALCITE

(Mexico)

A calcium carbonate mineral with the formula CaCO₃. It is a common rock forming mineral and the main component of Marble and Limestone. It has one of the most extensive uses of any mineral, including building material, abrasives, soil treatment, concrete, pigment, calcium supplements for livestock, antacids, pharmaceuticals and more. The formation of Limestone deep within the earth traps and holds carbon dioxide for long periods of time, trapping heat within the earth’s crust. Much of the earth’s limestone is formed from the ground down bodies of marine animals and corals, whose shells are made from both calcite aragonite, a polymorph of calcite. All Aragonite will turn into calcite at temperatures over 300℃. The name Calcite comes from the latin for “chalk”. There are over 800 different growth forms of calcite. Rainbow Calcite is found in large masses of red, pink, orange, yellow, white, light brown and sometimes green bands of calcite and aragonite.

– Associated with the root chakra, zodiac signs of Pisces & Cancer and vibrates to the number 9.

– Helps one to set and keep boundaries. Very protective.
– Gives energy, reduces lethargy and apathy.
– Balances out extreme emotions so that one can work through situations with a clear head.
– Enhances creativity and inspiration for artistic pursuits.
– Increases feelings of joy, sexuality, happiness and satisfaction.
– Increases understanding of one’s emotions and gives space to experience them in a healthy way that doesn’t hurt anyone else.
– Aids in centering the self and helps to calm anger.
– Extra motivation for long-term projects.
– Physically beneficial for hormonal upsets, pre and post pregnancy.