Cobaltoan calcite - Cristalljoia, 40 years of minerals

ETIMOLOGY: Cobalt: It comes from the German kobalt (elf) Calcite: comes from the Latin calx, meaning Cal.

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Trigonal.

PRINCIPLE OF FORMATION: Secondary.

CLASS MINERAL: Carbonates, nitrates.

CHEMICAL FORMULA MINERAL ELEMENTS: (Ca, Co) CO3.

HARDNESS: 3 on the Mohs scale.

FIELDS: Belgium, Czech Republic, Peru, Brazil, Romania.

MINERALOGY: The cobaltocalcite is a variety of mineral group 5 (carbonates) according to the classification of Strunz. It is a chemical variety of calcite, it is presented in botryoid, irregular crystals. Spastic and compact masses.

MYTHOLOGY: The cobaltocalcite is not recognized as valid by the mineral IMA (International Mineralogical Association), which considers a variety of calcite containing cobalt.

PROPERTIES: It symbolizes unconditional love and forgiveness, helps you find your innate talents and purpose of your life, helps put ideas into action, harmonizes the intellect and emotions establishing a balance between the two.

CHAKRAS: Heart

ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius.

USES: Collection.