Calcite and Galena

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Calcite

Found in Derbyshire.

Star/Zodiac signs: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra (Mangano calcite) and Sagitarius.    

A master healer physically, Calcite is particularly associated with the skeleton and the renewal of physical energy bringing calmness to the emotions and the mind.

Spiritually, calcite helps give intuitive confidence to those who find an affinity with this stone.

Brings encouragement and rejuvenation when disheartened and brings comfort when in an emotional crisis.  

Physical characteritics of calcite:

Chemical composition: Carbonite Mineral, CaCO3

Hardness: 3

Refractive index: 1.640 - 1.660 = 1.486

Galena

Galena is the natural mineral form of lead sulfide. It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system often showing octahedral forms.

Physical properties of Galena:

Chemical composition: lead sulfide PbS

Hardness: 2.5 - 2.75

Crystal habit: cubes, octahedra, tabular. sometimes skeletal crystals.

Luster: metallic

Specific gravity: 7.2 - 7.6

Weight: 49 g
Dimensions: 4 cm × 1.5 cm × 4 cm
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