
Calcite is actually clear or white. The golden color is actually from impurities that were present at the time that the crystal calcified. Here's a fun fact: Aragonite changes into calcite at 380–470°C.
Calcite meaning: The name Calcite comes from a 19th century German word, Calcit. That word, Calcit, comes from a Latin word, calx, which comes from the Latin root word, calcis. Calcis translates as lime; the stone, not the fruit. Lime is calcium-oxide. It's the chalk form of Calcite. John P. Calcite discovered Calcite in 1852
Calcite healing properties: Energetically, it helps kidneys to flush toxins. Calcite works on the pancreas, spleen and kidneys. Helpful for diabetics.
Calcite tends to be opaque to translucent, but sometimes transparent. It has a waxy luster.
Calcite metaphysical properties: Calcite helps reduce fear. Calcite also assists with astral projection and memory recall.
Place your calcite stones under a pyramid structure for ten minutes to recharge.
This is for one quarter pound of exceptional tumbled Golden Calcite. The photo shows a 1/4 lb. random sampling of what's in stock.