Pink Calcite, also known as Manganoan Calcite or Manganocalcite, is a stone of peace and well being.  By enhancing the flow of energy from the Crown Chakra down into the Higher Heart and Heart Chakras, Pink Calcite can attract new opportunities to learn the concept Universal Love.   Pink Calcite can help healers and counselors forge a strong, energetic bond with a patient, allowing the healing vibrations to travel to the right location on the client.   Pink Calcite can be very calming when held in the hand during meditation or energy work.

Pink Calcite is a stone that can be used in order to boost self confidence and self esteem as well as enhance compassion toward others.  Pink Calcite is also beneficial for those enduring any type of emotional trauma, including abuse, the death of someone close or a break-up.  Those who suppress their emotions will benefit from Pink Calcite's ability to root out deep-seated causes for acknowledgment and release.  Clearing the nadis (energy channels) and enhancing the flow of energy between the Crown and Heart Chakras, Pink Calcite can help to clear the emotional center of stagnant or negative energies, making room for new experiences of Divine Love.   Pink Calcite is extremely helpful for long distance healers.

In general, Calcite is a powerful energy amplifier and cleanser.  The purifying energy of Calcite cleans out stored negative energy from a room, the body, etc.  Use Calcite to clear out old energy patterns and to increase personal motivation and drive.  Calcite is also a good choice for distance healing work, because it amplifies the energy being sent.

Calcite is also know as the “stone of the mind.”  Calcite heightens mental discernment and analysis, increases memory and learning abilities.  Calcite is THE stone for students and academics.  Calcite is also useful during times of mental adjustments and disagreements.  Calcite can show you a new way to look at a situation, easing you away from old, outdated thought patterns that may be in the way of new ideas.

Physically, Calcite has been associated with the bones and joints, and balances the amount of calcium in the body.  Calcite can also help to improve the body's absorption of important vitamins and minerals.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: Heart, Higher Heart
Astrological sign(s): Taurus, Libra, Cancer
Vibration: Number 4, 55

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: A member of the Calcite family, Carbonates Class
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Chemical Composition: (CaCO3) Calcium Carbonate
Hardness: 2.5-3

Physical:
Color: Pale Pink, many times with white banding
Location: South Africa, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Madagascar, Mexico, Namibia, Peru, Romania, UK, USA
Rarity: Very Common
Fun Fact: Manganocalcite aka Manganoan Calcite gets its name due to the rich content of Manganese found in this particular form of Calcite.

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