48g “Chocolate Calcite” Specimen 1B from China

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This piece weighs 48g and measures 5cm x 4.5cm x 2cm.

This interesting group of Calcite specimens come under the blanket trade name of “Chocolate Calcite” and obviously have a completely different formation type to the “Chocolate Calcite” from Pakistan, which is more technically Limestone and Aragonite. There is quite a variety of colours contained within this group and they were all sourced from the open pit mine located next to one of the oldest mines in China - the Tonglushan Mine, Daye Co, Hubei Province, China.

The Tonglushan Copper Mine was first built about 2,700 years ago and was in operation for over 1,000 years producing an estimated 80,000 tons of copper, all by hand digging and processing. The copper-rich veins of Mt. Verdigris Daye contained 12% to 20% copper, 20% iron, with deposits of cuprite and malachite. The copper was used primarily in making bronze. The malachite had several purposes: it was used medicinally, its green pigment was a component in paints and cosmetics; and it was appreciated for its natural beauty. The Tonglushan Mine is now a historical site on the edge of Daye and is adjacent to a huge operating pit mine.

Calcite:-

Calcite is clear, whitish, or pale grey, but can take on different shades of gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, or even black. This is due to microscopic quantities of other minerals or metals contained within the crystal matrix which makes the energy shift and it takes on unique characteristics.

Calcite is a family of calcium carbonates that occurs in a wide range of colours 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.

Calcite is a stone of promise. It works hard to help and support its keeper in many ways. A stone that is often grounding, comforting and settling, resonating often with its keeper on an earthly level, Calcite makes a wonderful support towards moving through daily life. It is a stone that can settle with many beings contently, especially as it tends to work in the here and now, while keeping their feet on the ground at all times. Calcite is very stable and universal in its energy, and although it does differ in its forms, the undertones remain the same.