Spotlight on | Cobalto Calcite

Time to let go of ego and start living for love with Cobalto Calcite.  Above all a stone of the heart, Cobalto Calcite symbolises unconditional love and forgiveness. It provides emotional healing, assistance with overcoming grief and helps you in finding your life purpose.

The History of Cobalto Calcite

The name Calcite is derived from the Latin word calcit, meaning “lime.” It is notably present in marble and limestone formations.  Cobalto Calcite, also known as Roselite and Aphrodite Stone, is an uncommon variety of Calcite that has Cobalt impurities.

This mineral was first discovered in Tuscany, Italy. Since then, only a handful of localities have been found throughout the world. The most important veins of this mineral are currently located in the Congo, Morocco, Australia, Mexico, the UK, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland.

Recognising Cobalto Calcite

Cobalto Calcite refers to an uncommon pink-red to slightly purplish-red cobalt-rich calcite mineral.  Generally, the amount of Cobalt within the stone determines how pink the stone is.

Cobalto Calcite has a hardness of 3-4 on the Mohs scale.

What is Cobalto Calcite used for?

Thought to aid all functions of the heart, Cobalto Calcite is a talisman of pure love, which will help you discover even your most deeply buried true emotions.  The relaxing vibrations that emanate from this baby help pull out all the suppressed feelings that we hold guarded and dear.  When you’re finally able to drop that guard and release these feelings it can be scary and uncomfortable, but your Cobalto Calcite stone will “hold” you in times like these and provide as much nourishment and unconditional love as you require to find your way through the trauma and to the other side.  Whether you’re a hugger or not, Cobalto Calcite will see you through.

Cobalto Calcite restores motivation and accelerates growth and development and forces you (in the nicest possible way) to make healthier choices.  A powerful detoxifier - no need for Noom (or Weight Watchers if you’re still stuck in the 90s) – Cobalto Calcite has your back.

This compassionate stone is uber-effective for overcoming emotional blocks, loneliness or a broken heart.  Cancel the post breakup bonfire, Cobalto Calcite will calm intense feelings, and assist you in loving yourself and others again, promoting a sense of just feeling f*cking awesome about your life and everything in it.