Calcite , another name Limestone is a very common mineral that is found in a large number of color variations. Colouring originally clear glass calcite caused by the presence of certain elements in the actual formation of crystals. Limestone is a sedimentary origin, it means that arose during drying from the shells of marine molluscs, in which it is found in large quantities. Eg. the presence of iron, calcite is colored orange to red, the presence of manganese slightly pink manganokalcit. Limestone constitutes approximately 4% of the land surface and due to the fact that under certain conditions, soluble enriches and groundwater of important minerals, and carbon dioxide, which is released in large quantities in the dissolution of calcite in acid. 

Properties and applications of calcite 

Basic important property is within easy crushed stone, calcite has a hardness on the Mohs scale 3 of 10 Today, the limestone in the form of slaked lime used in large quantities in the construction industry as an additive to mortar to increase the hardness and durability of the material. Hydrated lime, which is used in construction, is produced tan limestone at high temperatures, at which very rapidly releases carbon dioxide. naturshop.cz source. This process slaking knew and used by the ancient Romans. Other uses include calcite as an ingredient for removal of acidity in water, which use mainly gardeners stationery use bleaching effect of calcite, in the glass during manufacture. As a curiosity we can mention the use of lime as a disinfectant at the burial of human bodies especially during the plague epidemics in the Middle Ages. 

The picture on the left is clear birefringent calcite, which has a beautiful appearance and can serve not only as an interesting decoration in the apartment, but at the same time as a cleaner energy in the room. The following figures are rough tiny calcites: the picture in the middle of golden calcite, pictured blue calcite. Interesting light blue coloration caused by the presence of cobalt calcite in places where calcite formed. For more information about color types of calcite will learn below.  

Calcite sites

Deposits of calcite or limestone are all over the world and are so widespread that it is not worth naming. It is interesting to note their occurrence in Bohemia, where it occurs in the vicinity of Prague, Beroun, Pribram area or nearby Jáchymova. It seems that due to the frequent occurrence in nature, affordability and great use in various industries calcite will be interesting for collectors, but the opposite is true. Calcite forms in nature so interesting and varied crystal structure that is highly sought after collector's item. It is interesting that the calcite crystals form a so-called double refraction, professionally birefrigence . naturshop.cz source. This phenomenon consists in that, in the crystal as two optical axes orthogonal to each other and the incident light is refracted by these axes. Birefringence you can try such as the newspaper snippet or any other text on paper. By applying dvojlomného calcite after looking at the newspaper, writing splits. In addition, in an article on calcite mention his ability to glow under a UV lamp or other source. This phenomenon is technically called a fluorescence based on the absorption and reflection of light rays of different lengths, which is very simply put.  

In esoteric use are divided by color variations. 

Clear calcite 

It serves as a cleaner energy in the body and in space. To clean the rooms have just laid a piece of pure calcite clear the table, the cabinet, or anywhere else, and let it work its cleaning power. clear calcite is a stone's forehead chakra, which helps to relieve the soul from the body in order to find a way to astral knowledge, we eg clairvoyant dreams, telepathy and extrasensory perception. It removes prejudices and preconceived ideas that hinder our thinking to admit his psychic abilities to which they belong even to someone abstruse phenomena listed in the previous sentence. The medicine is used to strengthen the ability of limestone thinning bones. naturshop.cz source. Clear calcite stoking the individual chakras and harmonize them clean. This improves the overall condition of the body, strengthens the immunity of a person feels overall fit. 

Yellow and gold calcite 

Yellow calcite inspires us and motivates its beautiful yellow color to better performance and ideas, suppresses laziness and inaction. Yellow calcite in the form of a crystal pebble or may be attached to the forehead chakra, which dispenses with dark thoughts and calms the nerves, and the solar plexus chakra in the tummy, which helps us to improve metabolism in the body. Yellow calcite can also prepare a potion so that bit rough omytého calcite put into a container with water and leave to infuse overnight. In the morning, the glass acts as a pick-me-up potion. 

The picture on the left is a gold calcite, which has a slightly different color than yellow calcite on the other two figures. Pendant of the skin in the shape of a heart made ​​of yellow calcite stands out for its beautiful bright color. Sweetheart, you can hang on your neck as a pendant or you can place it on a table and enjoy his Sluníčkova color. Pendant can add other jewelry from Kanen, such as calcite bracelet at right. 

Orange calcite 

Orange calcite enclose the lower abdomen or belly with digestive problems. In the lower abdomen, promotes metabolism, attaching to the stomach area helps vomiting, stomach cramps or overeating. When these problems, you can prepare an elixir as yellow calcite (see paragraph on a yellow calcite). In the mental plane helps orange calcite in the treatment of depression and reluctance to life. Just keep on your desk or in another place a piece of orange calcite, which you like and which you wish to be happy. naturshop.cz source. Orange calcite is very similar aragonite and this similarity is not accidental, because aragonite is actually converted (/ technical metamorphosed) calcite. 

Angel of orange calcite is an excellent talisman for those who suffer from depression or even burnout. Orange calcite dispels negative thoughts and serves as a guardian angel . The picture in the middle is orange calcite from Madagascar, which is quite different from the orange calcite at right, who is originally from Mexico. On these pictures you can see that even though the calcites occur throughout the world, in every area of discovery, you can find very different stones.  

Green calcite 

Green calcite, like many other green stones operates mainly in the heart chakra, which harmonizes body and our relationships with others. Green rocks are characterized by the fact that lead us to the harmonious nature, slowing down the pace of life too fast and also soothes our soul. It forces us to stop, calm down and sift through his thoughts. Green calcite removes anger and stress, calms and balances the rate fluctuations in an unstable pressure. Too low pressure helps increase too high pressure decreases. Elixir of green calcite reduces the administration fever and regular morning use elixir protects against cancer proliferation.  

Green calcite in the raw state can be used to manufacture a medicinal elixir that helps in reducing fever and daily consumption protects against cancer. Eggs of fine green calcite is an interesting collector's item.  

Blue calcite 

Blue calcite caused by the presence of the chemical element cobalt at onset. Blue Calcite has a very fine vibration and is used as a companion during relaxation. Blue Calcite easily refresh and bring calm. In medicine, the elixir of blue calcite wash skin inflammation and other problems, such as acne and eczema of the skin, gargle elixir strengthens teeth and gently disinfects the oral cavity. Blue calcite is good to wear in the neck as a pendant, because this area is a companion speakers . It helps us to properly formulate our ideas and vote them the right words so that we can best achieve its goals. 

The picture on the left are pieces of blue calcite suitable for preparation of an elixir which is mentioned in the text above. The picture in the middle of a donut-shaped pendant on the skin, which is good nostit as close to the throat chakra, which has a blue calcite greatest strength and helps us the right to express ideas. Blue calcite in the picture to the right you can perform massage back and neck pain, which still will support muscle regeneration.  

Managano-calcite 

Managano-calcite variety is pink calcite, whose light pink color as the name suggests, causes the presence of manganese. Managano-calcite is called reiki stone, because of its ability to amplify energy, which to us healer operates. Managano-calcite  also helps awaken motherly love and care. It also enables resource naturshop.cz receive love from others and lovingly raise your kids as well as pets. The medicine is used manganokalcitu ability to act on the heart chakra, which removes mainly psychosomatic illness. Psychosomatic illnesses are very tricky, because diseases have their origin in the soul, which is then carried over to our physical health. It is possible to treat these diseases so as to remove the cause of the disease, ie, stress, loneliness or depression and then heal and body. 

The pictures are beautiful balls of manganokalcitu really illuminates in pink. The pink color is very similar shade of rose quartz, rose quartz, however, compared to the Managano-calcite opaque. Additionally, you may have manganokalcit corrugated structure from which they were created layers of calcite. 

When using stones to daoist purposes at each other stones taken over negative energy. Therefore, it must be cleaned and re-charge, to keep their mysterious powers. Calcite cleaned under lukewarm water and because they are susceptible to changes in temperature and sunlight is the Crystal Druze, charge out of direct sunlight. naturshop.cz source. This cleaning and charging is best done every day, even overnight, when the evening to clean the stone and leave overnight charge. A morning it can safely be reused. jewelry with calcite, which are set in silver, jewelery or metal rather not cleaned under water, just wipe with a dry cloth and put the crystal types which cleans and recharges the same time. 

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