Crystal Database

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Cobaltocalcite

Cobaltocalcite is a variety of Calcite, the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate, the other polymorphs are the minerals Aragonite and Vaterite. Cobaltocalcite contains impurities of cobalt. Calcite has many varieties of crystal and massive shape and form, and occurs in all colours.

Cobaltocalcite is known as Cobaltoan Calcite and Sphaerocobaltite and forms wonderful rose pink crystal specimens.

Metaphysical Properties

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Cobaltocalcite amplifies and cleanses energy from the environment. Cobaltocalcite restores motivation and accelerates growth and development. Cobaltocalcite raises consciousness, links to higher spiritual states and awakens psychic abilities.

Cobaltocalcite absorbs energy and returns it to the sender having transmuted and amplified it.

Cobaltocalcite cleanses the auric field and chakras, and is the stone of new beginnings.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Cobaltocalcite helps dissolve pain and lower blood pressure.

Cobaltocalcite harmonises the bodies ability to assimilate calcium.

Cobaltocalcite is a powerful detoxifier and acts as an antiseptic.

Cobaltocalcite is useful for past life healing situations.

Colour:

pink, red

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Class:

Carbonate, Calcite

Group:

Trigonal

Formations:

scalenohedron, rhombohedron, hexagonal prism, and pinacoid. Combinations of these and over three hundred other forms can make a multitude of crystal shapes, but always trigonal or pseudo-hexagonal

Localities:

USA, Europe, Africa

Chemical Composition:

(Ca, Co)CO₃

Hardness:

4

Lustre:

vitreous, transparent to translucent

Cleavage:

perfect in three directions

Varieties:

Aragonite and Vaterite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.