====== Calcite ======
<div #singlebox>
---- dataentry gem----
latin_names: 
folk_names: Iceland spar
energy_tags: 
gender_tags: 
planet_tags: 
element_tags: 
deity_tags: 
effect_tags: Spirituality, centering, peace, love, healing, purification, money, protection, energy
----
</div>
<ifauth @user>
===== Magical Uses =====
Calcite, a transparent crystal, is found in a wide variety of colors, including clear, green, pink, orange, and blue.

Calcite has the unique optical quality of double refraction. Draw a line with a pen on a piece of paper, then place a piece of calcite over the line. When you look through the stone, the line will appear to be doubled.

This property causes calcite to be used in spells to "double the power" of the rite. It is placed on the altar or worn during magical ritual for this purpose.

Clear calcite (//energy:// receptive, //planet:// Moon, *element: *water): This stone is used in spirituality rituals. It is perfect as a focus of contemplation during meditation.

Pink calcite (//energy:// receptive, //planet:// Venus, //element:// water): Held in the hand, pink calcite is calming, centering, and grounding. It is also used in love rituals.

Blue calcite (*energy: *receptive,* planet:* Venus, *element: *water): Blue calcite is a healing stone when worn on the body, or placed between flaming purple or blue candles. During purification ceremonies, wear or use blue calcite.

Green calcite (//energy:// receptive, //planet:// Venus,* element: *earth): This stone draws money and prosperity to the household, especially when surrounded by flaming green candles every morning for a few minutes.

Orange calcite (//energy:// projective, //planet:// Sun,* element:* fire): Orange calcite is a protective stone and lends energy to the body when held.</ifauth>