Orange Calcite Meanings

Creativity, sexuality, playfulness, confidence, innovation

Chakras: Sacral, solar plexus

Element: Fire

Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Leo

Number: 5

Orange Calcite Crystal Healing Properties

Orange Calcite is thought to align one’s thoughts with one’s will, assisting in taking action towards one’s goals. Also, it is believed to assist in overcoming depression, lethargy or inactivity and can be wonderful in reclaiming one’s health and vitality.

Similarly, it promotes creativity and can help with improving business and increasing the flow of money.

History and Uses

Calcite gets its name from the Greek word “chalix” meaning lime. It comes in a wide variety of colours, including red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, clear, black and white. It is one of the most common minerals on Earth, making up the basis of limestone and marble. It takes many different forms and is formed in different geological environments. Some forms fluoresce blue or red under UV light. It has been used to make cement and mortar. Also, clear and translucent calcite has been used to make gun sights and geological (polarising) microscopes.

Geological Description

Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral with a hardness of 3. It comes in a wide variety of forms and colours and is found on every continent of the world. Calcite makes up the major part of marble and limestone. Orange Calcite usually occurs in massive rather than crystalline form and the best specimens come from Mexico.

Affirmation

May joy be the driving force in my life.