ORE FEATURES
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VOL #9: Issue #3, December 5, 2007
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| ORE'S Featured Gemstone: Calcite
Calcium makes beautiful crystals in all sorts of environments and conditions. From the roofs of caves to the cracks in igneous stones, Calcium is not too picky about where or when to crystallize into Calcite. Calcite primarily forms as a result of Calcium being weathered by elements or precipitated through hot, hydrothermal solutions. The best examples of Calcite precipitation are the stalactites found on the ceiling of caves. This Calcium Carbonate crystal is found everywhere, but is not always obvious in its appearance. Many of the fine veins, grains and streaks found in rocks like Limestone, Granite and Brownstone are Calcite. These minute crystal formations are critical for construction products like concrete and mortars. Not all Calcite crystals are merely small parts of a bigger whole, some grow into beautiful, colorful crystals with their own strengths. Most true Calcite crystals grow into what is commonly called a "dogtooth". This is a spike shape that resembles the canine or incisor tooth, which is where the name comes from. Some crystals appear to have a rhombohedral growth pattern (a sort of warped rectangle). However, this is actually a result of a portion of the crystal being naturally separated from the main crystal. It would be more accurate to say that the gem has a rhombohedral cleavage (breaking point). A member of the large Feldspar family, Calcite is a sibling in a sub-group called Satin Spar. It's two closest siblings are Aragonite and Vaterite. There are other Calcium Carbonate crystals, but these become unstable once they reach the surface of the planet. The strongest Calcite crystal in the family is Marble, which is almost a "petrified" or "fossilized" Calcite. Like Silica (Quartz), Calcite is widely distributed around the planet. It makes up about 4% of the crust's weight. You can probably find Calcite in your own backyard. Chances are high that any igneous stone you pick up is going to have some grains of the crystal in it. Calcite found in sedimentary rocks like Limestone and Granite is formed as a result of the decay of ancient sea organisms. This decay is one of the sources for Carbon in the gemstone. Instances where the crystal forms from precipitation the Carbon comes from the atmosphere. Colors in Calcite crystals are rich and vibrant. They form a nice rainbow that includes red, yellow, orange, pink, green, blue and clear. Icelandic Spar is the clear member of this crystal family. As the name implies, the gem was originally found in Iceland where crystals are known to grow as large as a male human head. This clear Calcite has a unique (and potentially powerful) physical property called double refraction. Lay a clear Calcite crystal over a straight line or a group of letters. When you look through the crystal you will see the letters offset and two lines instead of one. Calcite has a long list of mundane uses, some dating back to our earliest construction efforts. In addition to adding its strength to cement and mortar, is it also used in the production of steel, glass, ornamental stone (the man-made kind), optical applications and as a whitener in paints. The crystal also has a long history as a healer. Ancient traditions and folklore medicine recommend poultices from the crystal for clearing up skin conditions like warts, ulcers, acme and rashes. It has also been used for drawing infections from wounds and speed up their healing. You will find Calcite a powerful ally for drawing out festering self doubt. As a companion, the crystal will teach you to trust in your own ability. You'll learn to understand the strength of self-assurance, knowing that you will never act in a way that is not for your highest good. If you are needing a little extra motivation to overcome a lazy streak or procrastination, carry an Orange or Yellow companion. If you are currently in school, learning a new career or skill, or simply trying to expand your personal knowledge, this is a great crystal companion. Calcite assists you in translating new knowledge and ideas into actual actions and events. It will help you turn ideas into realities. Do you work in communications or have to deal with many unique situations and people. Carrying a clear Calcite will help you in seeing through the "double meaning" in many people's words. It will help you see through what they are saying, so you understand what they mean. Blue and clear Calcite are especially beneficial with communication issues. Calcite encourages healthy, and rapid growth. In every area of your life; health, wealth, spiritually. Use blue to expand your spiritual horizons; green is excellent for encouraging material growth and the orange or yellow are prefect to increase your health. The energetic gem is a great tool for using in creative workings. It is said to double the power of your work or intention. Plus the crystal itself has a fluid nature. It accepts and releases a charge very easily. Which means same crystal can be utilized over and over again with any variety of intent. Healers will find this unique energy pattern especially helpful. It will allow you to charge a single crystal for a number of different health issues and individuals. Incorporating the various colors to correspond with the appropriate Chakra means you can assign a different Calcite crystal to deal with area of the body. Below is a quick reference for which colors go best with each Chakra. For patients recovering from long-term, exhaustive illness will find Calcite a great companion. It helps the body to remember the state of perfect health and work towards returning to that level of health. It will also promote the faster healing of bones and sores. Here is a brief list of the various tasks you can assign the individual colors to: Clear - Crown Chakra or all seven Chakra, communication, improving spiritual growth Pictures of Calcite ^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^ SUBSCRIBER'S SPECIAL: FREE small Calcite Receive a FREE small Calcite with any purchase from Ozark Rock Exchange. You can shop on line at https://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/cart You can also place your order by email at stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com or send your telephone number for a phone appointment. Discount will be taken at the time of purchase. You must be an ORE FEATURES subscriber as of December 5, 2007 to be eligible for the Subscriber's Special; the Subscriber Special is not valid with other offers (unless otherwise stated). Only one special per subscriber, please. This Subscriber Special expires January 2, 2008 ^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^ SKY NOTES Hanukkah begins, Wednesday December 5 ^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^ My Yule Spirit I seek my Yule Spirit. ^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^~~~o<>o~~~^*^ What's Happening At Ozark Rock Exchange? NEW ARRIVALS: New! Blue Calcite, red Calcite Dogtooth crystals and some awesome Premium Picks in labradorite, Green and Blue Calcite and Ocean Jasper! DEACON LOVE'S JOURNEY STICKS: I just finished taking pictures of the most wonderful sticks prepared by Memphis' own Deacon Love. Love collects these sticks along the Mississippi and lovingly finishes them, honoring their natural beauty and shape. Pictures of these and all other new arrivals should be here soon: YOUNG TREE GROVE: July 7 through 11th in East Tennessee the Young Tree Grove is presenting a week of teaching and celebrating for young pagans. You can find information about this event on their My Space page: myspace.com/youngtreegrove HOLIDAY SHIPPING: If you wish to receive gifts by Yule (December 22), they must be ordered by Midnight December 18. For Christmas gifts, orders must be place by midnight December 20th. Kwanzaa gift orders must be received by midnight December 21. Shopping and shipping details for Ozark Rock Exchange are here: http://www.ozarkrockexchange.comcatalog/index.shtml DISCOVER CARDS: Ozark Rock Exchange can now accept Discover cards, along with American Express, Mastercard and Visa credit cards. Money order and check payment options are also available. --+--+--+-- ©Copyright 2007, Stephanie Pflumm, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. No portion of this newsletter may be reproduced without the written permission of the editor/founder, Stephanie Pflumm. Please feel free to share with a friend. |
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