Caribbean Calcite Chips
The gorgeous coloration of Caribbean calcite chips bring natural beauty to your home décor. How will you use your chips?
Caribbean calcite chips are a wonderful way to bring lovely teal and blue hues together in your favorite display. They can be used in DIYs, witchcraft, and so much more. In what ways will you use these Caribbean calcite chips?
Lot Sizes:
- 50g
- 100g
Grain Size: 7mm+, pebbles grain size, approx. 90-100g shown in main picture
One of our favorite suggestions for using gemstone chips in gemstone décor is to add them to a crystal or glass plate, bowl, vase, or other container. You can layer them or use them to surround figurines or other display pieces, too. With all of the colors and variation available in gemstone chips, there is almost always a complementary or accent color that will suit your personal style, Southwestern or otherwise.
If you are on the lookout for the perfect crystal bowl to display your chips, look no further than this link.
Common Confusion: Caribbean Calcite, Blue Aragonite & Hemimorphite
About Caribbean Calcite
Caribbean calcite is a mineral that is found in Pakistan and is named for its color resembling the beaches of the Caribbean. There is some debate within the mineral community about whether Caribbean calcite is a pure form of calcite or a blend of aragonite and calcite. The unique blue coloration of Caribbean calcite is believed to be due to the presence of copper impurities in the crystal structure. Mining locations for Caribbean calcite include regions in Pakistan where the mineral is extracted and processed for various uses. To read a bit from a discussion on Caribbean calcite on mindat.org, click this link.
Calcite Metaphysical Properties:
- Amplifies energy
- Helps the mind and body to remember information brought forth from higher states of being (ex. astral travel, etc.), and healthier states of being
- Fosters appreciation of the forces of nature and macrocosmic awareness
- Great stone to have when studying arts or sciences
- Can clear and activate all chakras
- Color-specific calcite placed on associated chakras will support them more directly
- Astrological Association: Cancer
- Numerical Vibration: 8
Chemical Composition:
- Calcium Carbonate- CaCO3
In color therapy, Caribbean calcite is soothing, brining calm and peace. The yellow in some of the pebbles brings in the energy of joy.
In Chakra work, these lovely chips would be great for the Higher Heart or Heart and Throat Chakras.
Please Note:
- Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
- The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
- Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
- Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.