Polished Optical Honey Calcite Crystal 4.4cm
Polished Optical Honey Calcite Crystal 4.4cm
Reference Number: 19424
Dimensions: 4.4cm long, 3.6cm wide, 3.6cm deep
Hand-Polished Optical Honey Calcite Crystals For Sale
This high-grade, Hand-Polished Optical Honey Calcite Crystal measures 4.4cm long and showcases a unique, sleek Rhombohedron Shape with gorgeous golden-yellow colours which complement other gold and yellow crystals beautifully.
Expertly hand-polished in our UK workshop along its Natural Rhombohedron Crystal Shape, this piece sparkles and shimmers with a sensational spectrum of colour: when exposed to light, the crystal's rich honey tones glisten beautifully, complementing the vivid crystal rainbows present within.
In addition to its brightness and vibrancy, this spectacular piece is pleasantly smooth and tactile to touch.
Optical Honey Calcite is sometimes referred to as Amber Calcite or Golden Calcite.
What Is Optical Honey Calcite Made Of?
Optical Honey Calcite is a member of the Calcite family of minerals, which means it is primarily made of Calcium Carbonate.
The crystal displays gorgeous golden-yellow hues, hence its name of Honey Calcite, and retains the crystal-clear transparency, shimmer and rainbows of Optical Calcite/ Iceland Spar.
Optical Calcite/ Iceland Spar is a transparent, clear crystal which displays magnificent rainbows when exposed to light, much like Clear Quartz.
Iceland Spar/ Optical Calcite is believed to be a Viking Stone: it is said to have been revered by the Vikings and used for navigation in their ships.
Types Of Calcite And Calcite Colours
Calcite is a very diverse mineral which comes in many forms and colours, including:
- Blue Calcite
- Orange Calcite
- Optical Calcite (also known as Iceland Spar or Clear Calcite)
- Optical Honey Calcite (also known as Golden Calcite or Amber Calcite)
Dali Rainbow Jasper, also known as Pork Stone, is named as a type of Jasper, but is probably more likely to be a type of Calcite (hence why it is sometimes called "Tri Colour Calcite".
Calcite is a common mineral component of many different rocks and fossils, and is often a key mineral in the mineral replacement process of fossilisation.
Septarian contains colourful Calcite minerals, including Yellow Calcite in Yellow Septarian and Black Calcite in Black Septarian.
Ammonite Fossils frequently display richly coloured Calcite mineral replacements, and these can be seen especially clearly in Cut Ammonite Pairs, which expose the inner crystallised chambers of the Ammonite Fossil; often these Fossilised Ammonite Chambers showcase a vibrant array of Yellow Calcite crystals, among other coloured Calcite minerals.
Ammonite Fossils sometimes even display uniquely-shaped Dogtooth Calcite mineral replacements within their fossilised chambers.
Optical Honey Calcite Crystal Healing Properties
In the crystal healing world, Optical Honey Calcite is reported to exude a warm energy that helps one motivate themselves to achieve their goals.
This gold crystal is believed to be very powerful spiritually: to bring feelings of pleasure, joy, and passion to its user.
Optical Honey Calcite is a perfect stone for those who need a burst of happiness, creativity, or motivation, and makes a great companion crystal to pair with Sunstone or Citrine, both being stones of happiness themselves.
Optical Honey Calcite Chakras
Optical Honey Calcite is commonly used with the lower chakras of pleasure and creativity (the Sacral Chakra and Solar Plexus Chakra) due to its vibrant, intense energy.
Optical Honey Calcite is truly a stone of vitality, and a perfect Solar Plexus Chakra Crystal Healing Stone and Sacral Chakra Crystal Healing Stone.
How To Use Optical Honey Calcite
- Display it in your workplace to help motivate and focus yourself.
- Hold the stone in your hand and meditate with it for feelings of joy and pleasure.
- Place the stone over your Sacral Chakra/ Solar Plexus Chakra and meditate with it to enhance your creativity, imagination, and will-power.
How Hard Is Optical Honey Calcite?
Measuring 3 on the Mohs scale, this mineral is very soft and fragile.
Great care should still be taken not to damage the crystal surface by handling the stone gently and keeping it away from other stones.
To clean the delicate crystal, simply use water and dry it afterwards with a soft cloth.
Optical Honey Calcite Crystal Collections
Optical Honey Calcite is a truly beautiful stone that deserves a place in any crystal collection.
Perfect as a thoughtful crystal gift for a loved one, or as a striking crystal display piece for home decor.
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Product Reference Number: 19424