Locality: Madagascar
* Requires 20lbs of shipping space
Polished Blue Calcite Spheres. Various sizes. No requests. MAY have minor imperfections like dents, dings, chips and/or scratches.
Geological Properties
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Mineral: Calcite (Blue Variety)
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Chemical Formula: CaCO₃ (Calcium Carbonate)
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Hardness: 3 on the Mohs scale
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Color: Soft sky blue, pale blue, blue-gray, and white
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Luster: Glassy to pearly; dull on rough surfaces
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Formation: Forms through calcium carbonate precipitation in sedimentary and hydrothermal environments
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Origin: Mexico, Madagascar, Pakistan, and other calcite-producing regions
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Unique Feature: Washed Blue Calcite has been cleaned to remove loose dirt and surface debris while preserving its natural rough texture, color variations, and crystal formations
Metaphysical Properties
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Known As: Stone of Peace & Tranquility
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Energy: Calming, soothing, and nurturing
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Chakras: Throat and third eye
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Emotional Support: Believed to encourage relaxation, patience, and emotional balance
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Spiritual Meaning: Traditionally associated with peaceful communication, intuition, and mental clarity
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Symbolism: Serenity, harmony, compassion, and inner peace
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Intention: Release tension, quiet your mind, and embrace peaceful communication.
Common Uses
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Tumbling: Can be polished into smooth stones using gentle techniques due to its softness.
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Carving: Suitable for spheres, hearts, palm stones, figurines, and decorative ornaments.
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Jewelry Making: Occasionally used for pendants and beads; best suited for low-wear jewelry.
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Landscaping & Décor: Ideal for indoor displays and protected decorative arrangements; not recommended for exposed outdoor landscaping.
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Crafts & Collections: Popular for natural rough specimens, crystal displays, meditation stones, and mineral collections.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.