Chakras
Properties of Calcite
Snapshot Overview
Chakra:
Chakra Varies By Color
Known As:
The Stone of Emotional Intelligence
Rarity:
Common
Resonant Number:
8
Zodiac:
Varies by Color
Physical Properties
Crystal Class:
Carbonates
Crystal System:
Trigonal - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Empirical Formula:
CaCO3, Calcium Carbonate
Name:
Calcite
Synonym:
Stone of the Mind
Mineral Identification
Mohs Hardness: 3
Healing Properties of Calcite
Mind & Emotional
Intentions & Metaphysical
Properties of Honey Calcite
Physical Properties
Category:
Carbonate Minerals
Chemical Formula:
CaCO3
Crystal Class:
Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Honey Calcite
Synonym:
Amber Calcite
Mineral Identification
Birefringence: δ = 0.154–0.174
Cleavage: {1011} Perfect, {1011} Perfect, {1011} Perfect
Common Colors: Gold, Amber
Crystal Habit: Crystalline, Massive, Stalactitic
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent to opaque
Formula Mass: 100.09 gm
Fracture: Brittle, Conchoidal
Luster: Vitreous, Pearly
Mohs Hardness: 3
Optical Properties: Fluorescent, Phosphorescent
Refractive Index: nω = 1.640–1.660
nε = 1.486
Streak: White
Tenacity: Brittle
