Almost entirely consisting of pure calcium, calcite is one of the most common and widely distributed minerals; it is the major constituent of limestone, marble and chalk. The name is comes from the Latin word, Calx, meaning “Lime”. Calcite is normally found in veins within rock. It is quarried most often as limestone to make cement, building blocks, ornamental stones, and fertilizers. Pure metamorphosed limestone forms white granular marble and the presence of other minerals results in colored, figured marble use for building, decorations and carvings. Calcite crystals are more varied than any other mineral, with the best formed in rock cavities. They are large, transparent and colorless preismatic crystals inter-grown with other minerals. More than 200 forms are known, and they combine into a thousand different variations. In limestone caves, it produces stalacites and stalagmites, and it also forms seashells of living organisms which, on death, form limestone. Calcite is found in various colors including orange, blue, green, and citrine (yellow).
Calcite is said to symbolize clarification, mental growth and inner enlightenment. Legend says that Native Americans consider calcite a holy stone of the land of their fathers that was given to them by the gods. Green calcite is linked to the star sign of Capricorns.
These two designs are feature Calcite ready for the spring and summer seasons!
In this design, calcite is used as an accent stone to highlight the fused glass pendant to bring out more of the golden yellow tones; it’s a pretty mix between light airy Baltic amber chips and cultured freshwater pearls.
The second design is all calcite and features three large stones at the center, graduating the stones along with cultured freshwater pearls finishes the necklace.
Browse our online shop for some new spring and summer designs, available to purchase and add to your jewelry collection!
*Research from various websites and mineral/gem books.
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