{"product_id":"blue-calcite-crystal-pebble-21046","title":"Blue Calcite Crystal Pebble 5cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Calcite Crystals For Sale From Madagascar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite Crystal Pebble \u003c\/strong\u003e(also known as a \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite Crystal Palm Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e) measuring 5cm long displays a dreamy soft sky-blue hue with cloud-like swirls of misty white wisps, and a delightful gently shimmering sheen. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePolished Blue Calcite Stone \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been carefully cut into a smooth \u003cstrong\u003eoval crystal pebble shape \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eoval crystal palm stone\u003c\/strong\u003e shape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Blue Calcite Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e, including this piece, are \u003cstrong\u003ecrystals from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, a country renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Blue Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e specimens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar \u003c\/strong\u003eis an island off the coast of Africa known for its unparalleled riches of \u003cstrong\u003efossils and crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Type Of Crystal Is Blue Calcite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite \u003c\/strong\u003eis a blue-coloured \u003cstrong\u003etype of Calcite mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the most \u003cstrong\u003ecommon minerals \u003c\/strong\u003eon earth, but blue is one of the rarer and more unusual colours to find it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Calcite Made Of?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite family of minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e is a group of \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonate Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e primarily made of \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Carbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcite In Rocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e are an important part of the Earth's Crust, and are commonly found in the \u003cstrong\u003erock composition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eSedimentary Rocks \u003c\/strong\u003esuch as \u003cstrong\u003eLimestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and can also be found in some \u003cstrong\u003eMetamorphic Rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eMetamorphic Marble \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone\u003c\/strong\u003e which has been transformed into \u003cstrong\u003eMarble\u003c\/strong\u003e via heat and pressure), as well as occasionally in some \u003cstrong\u003eIgneous Rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the mineral composition of the sedimentary rock \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Septarian\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the mineral composition of \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Septarian\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcite In Fossils And Shells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e also often form a large part of the \u003cstrong\u003eshells of marine organisms\u003c\/strong\u003e, for example the \u003cstrong\u003eshells of bi-valves\u003c\/strong\u003e such as oysters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite mineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e are commonly responsible for the stunning colours, patterns, and crystals in fossils such as \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Types Of Calcite And Calcite Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very diverse \u003cstrong\u003emineral \u003c\/strong\u003ethat comes in many forms and colours, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, otherwise known as \u003cstrong\u003eIceland Spar\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a clear transparent gem which displays magnificent rainbows when exposed to light, much like \u003cstrong\u003eClear Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Honey Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Calcite \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e Amber Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a golden-coloured type of \u003cstrong\u003eOptical Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eIceland Spar\u003c\/strong\u003e) which showcases a rich golden honey hue with brilliant transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e displays a marvellous mix of light and bright orange tones and striking \u003cstrong\u003eBanded Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaribbean Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a great companion stone to \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its aqua hues contrasting nicely against the baby blue tones of \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMangano Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, otherwise known as \u003cstrong\u003ePink Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, is distinguished from other forms of this mineral by its baby pink colouring and white banded patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Calcite History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is derived from the Latin word \"\u003cstrong\u003eCalx\u003c\/strong\u003e\", which means \"\u003cstrong\u003eLime\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (in reference to \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite \u003c\/strong\u003ebeing an important mineral in the \u003cstrong\u003erock composition of Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcite Geological History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e is an\u003cstrong\u003e important mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been for many hundreds of millions of years, making it an integral part of Earth's History. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of millions of years ago, especially during the \u003cstrong\u003emiddle to late Mesozoic Era\u003c\/strong\u003e (a geological time frame that includes the \u003cstrong\u003eJurassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e), the seas and oceans were rich in \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and hence are referred to as \"\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Seas\u003c\/strong\u003e\" by geologists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn modern times, our seas are instead rich in \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and hence are referred to as \"\u003cstrong\u003eAragonite Seas\u003c\/strong\u003e\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcite Mineral Replacements In Fossils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany stunning \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e that are still being discovered today, particularly \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e, were formed in these \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Seas\u003c\/strong\u003e, and thus display gorgeously colourful \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Mineral Replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e in their outer \u003cstrong\u003efossilised Ammonite shells \u003c\/strong\u003eand internal \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcite In Ancient Egypt: Calcite Alabaster Pottery, Carvings \u0026amp; Sculptures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e has not only been important geologically throughout Earth's History, but it has also been found in the \u003cstrong\u003earchaeological discoveries\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Alabaster artefacts\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eancient civilisations\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe soft calcium-rich rock\/mineral \u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, made from \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite or Gypsum\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been used to make \u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster pottery, sculptures, and carvings\u003c\/strong\u003e since ancient times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e has two key varieties; that of \u003cstrong\u003eGypsum Alabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, a softer material used primarily in the sculpture work of \u003cstrong\u003eMedieval Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that of \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Alabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, a harder material used in the pottery, sculptures, and carvings of \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Eastern Civilisations\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Mesopotamia\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Alabaster \u003c\/strong\u003ewas usually \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Alabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is thought that the name \"\u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is derived from the Ancient Egyptian term \"\u003cstrong\u003eA-labaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\", which refers to \"\u003cstrong\u003evessels of the goddess Bast\u003c\/strong\u003e\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Alabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e had great \u003cstrong\u003espiritual meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Egyptians\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the carvings and decorative ornaments they made from \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Alabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e often included representations of the \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Egyptian Goddess Bast\u003c\/strong\u003e (for which \u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e was likely named), whose image was often depicted as a \u003cstrong\u003eprotective lioness goddess\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Alabaster sculptures and carvings\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite Alabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e was used by the \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Egyptians\u003c\/strong\u003e to 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Civilisations\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Greece\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Calcite Crystal Healing Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cstrong\u003eCalcites \u003c\/strong\u003eare said to \u003cstrong\u003eamplify positive energies\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e cleanse negative energies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and to have potent \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal healing powers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e in particular is considered to be a deeply spiritual \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Healing Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and purports to have a calming, cleansing aura: the deeply soothing, serene energy of \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e gifts a sense of peace to its user. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor this reason, \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e may be an ideal \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal for stress and anxiety relief\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a great \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal for nightmares and sleep difficulties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite \u003c\/strong\u003eis used by many \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal healers\u003c\/strong\u003e as a \u003cstrong\u003eHealing Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecrystal therapies\u003c\/strong\u003e to help people who struggle with confidence and speech to speak more confidently, thereby aiding the development of their communication skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Calcite Chakras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e, as \u003cstrong\u003eblue crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e, resonate powerfully with the \u003cstrong\u003eThird Eye Chakra \u003c\/strong\u003eand the \u003cstrong\u003eThroat Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Calcite: Throat Chakra Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e is used as a \u003cstrong\u003eThroat Chakra Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eblue gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e is believed to help the user communicate more clearly and feel more confidence when speaking.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Calcite: Third Eye Chakra Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e is used as a \u003cstrong\u003eThird Eye Chakra Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, this highly \u003cstrong\u003espiritual crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is said to enhance one's psychic powers and abilities, and to aid lucid dreaming and astral travel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Hard 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damage by only submerging the stone in water for a short period of time and avoiding using salt water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Calcite Crystal Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite Pebble\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Calcite Palm Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e) is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eideal for the \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal collector\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal healer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and makes a great \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for loved ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Blue Calcite Crystals Online\u003c\/strong\u003e at Madagascan Direct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Reference Number:\u003c\/em\u003e 21046\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madagascan Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default 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