Calcite & Galena - 01

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I am confident, inspired and optimistic about life.

Calcite is like happiness trapped in a crystal. A stone said to inspire and motivate as well as spark creativity, keep this stone close for all those times you need to light a spark.

Unearthed in: Bulgaria
Approximate Size: 15.5 x 11cm approx

SCIENCE 

 Calcite is a calcium carbonate, crystalising in the trigonal crystal system. Famous for its range of colours and forms, this mineral achieves its colours from trace elements in the environment. 

Within this spherical formations of calcite resides radiating structures of calcite, that formed slowly in a sedimentary environment, layer by layer. 

Like something that looks like it belongs to the microscopic world or atoms and bacteria, this specimen provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the incredible creations of mother earth. 

Galena is an important ore of lead and as such has a high specific gravity. Galena belongs to the cubic crystal system forming in cubes and octahedrons, masses and fine grains. 

 

CRYSTAL CARE

Although crystals have survived hundreds of thousands to millions of years (wow) in our earth they are still delicate and must be treated with TLC.

To learn more about Crystal Care click here

OUR ETHICS

Yes, our crystals are ethically sourced & sold.

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Ethical mining/sourcing refers to the conditions in which a crystal is unearthed and the people and/or businesses that do it. Whilst a mineral may be sourced ethically from the earth, many stones are sent to factories in other countries for cutting and polishing into spheres and generators. 

The label of ethics also applies to the selling and consumer purchasing. 

Crystals must be correctly identified, certified as natural with any treatments disclosed. Too often crystals are lab grown or treated in a lab and sold as natural. This is incredibly important to us (and our in-house gemmologist) so each piece is tested and certified and accompanied by and authenticity card.

We pride ourselves on our crystal ethics, from earth to home.