This lovely specimen is from the Congo.
It amazed me the first time I ever saw cobaltian calcite. I didn't think such a vivid fuchsia pink color could exist in the mineral kingdom! But I was wrong, and the color has continued to amaze me. Cobaltian calcite goes by a few names, salrose, cobaltian, and sphaerocobaltite to name a few. It is often found in copper deposits, and you can often find it with malachite. It forms as a thin layer of brilliantly colored crystals on a dolomite matrix typically. The color is bright and glitters beautifully.
Because of its copper presence, I wouldn't think this is a good mineral to use in elixirs, but my own research has shown that people do use cobaltian calcite in elixirs. Please be aware of the mineral composition of the stones you use when making gemstone elixirs.
Cobaltian calcite is a stone that speaks of dreams. It is also an excellent piece for working with the heart chakra or as a table stone in areas where strife or conflict may occur.
Calcite is a family of calcium carbonates that occurs in a wide range of colors and formations. Most commonly it occurs in opaque masses but it can occur in a wide array of crystalline habits. Calcite is a soft mineral, with a Mohs hardness of 3. Because of its relative softness it is often carved or polished. Rough pieces are usually given an acid bath which softens the rough edges and give the stones a silky sheen. Calcite has an amazing energy that refreshes and revitalizes, yet is still gentle. They help to remove blockages and break up old patterns. The wide range of colors ensures there is a calcite for every chakra. These strong yet gentle healers are easy to work with no matter your age, and even vibrate well with our feathered and furry friends.
Calcite is a great all round healer and can be found in a wide array of colors. Energize your body’s natural electrical system using this crystal in your hands, at your feet or chakra point. You may use spheres, eggs and wands for massage. Placing your feet on a large piece will energize the whole body out of sight. Calcite comes in many colors, forms and locations. It is a crystal of fantastic variety and each one has its own benefits. Due to its electrical nature, Calcite makes for a potent elixir. Calcite is a crystal to help one get out of ruts, or break through blockages on just about any level. It is also a crystal for ascension.
