Carrollite on Calcite Specimen 2cm RARE

Description

Carrollite on Calcite Specimen RARE 2cm

Lustrous silver octahedral crystal with minor contact and some well-defined faces. Nice contrast against the white Calcite matrix. A very good small representative specimen from a classic, highly collectable locality. From Kamoya South II Mine, DR Congo. Good to A Grade. Size approx 2.5cm. Weight approx 6g.

 

GEOLOGICAL

Carrollite is a rare Copper Cobalt sulphide, sometimes Nickel bearing. Its colour is a bright metallic silver to grey, while rarely tarnishing to an orange-red colour. Carrollite forms in hydrothermal vein deposits, occurring in massive and granular forms. Rarely, it forms lustrous cubo-octahedral crystals, which are highly desired among collectors.

The most beautiful crystals of Carrollite come from the Copper and Cobalt deposits of Katanga in DR Congo. It often occurs with Calcite and Chalcopyrite. Carrollite gets its name from William Faber, who identified it in Carroll County, USA in 1852.

 

Calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate. It is colourless or white when pure. Calcite is best recognised by its relatively low Mohs hardness (3) and its high reactivity with even weak acids, such as vinegar. Natural rough Calcite feels smooth and ‘waxy’ to the touch.

Read more about Calcite in our Crystal Feature HERE.

 

CRYSTAL HEALING

Physical Healing Keywords:

• Skin, Burns;
• Muscular Skeletal System, Tissue Regeneration, Strength, Movement;
• Immune System, Infection

 

Metaphysical Keywords:

Higher Realms, Communication, Interdimensional Work, Psychic Protection, Unconditional Love, Universal Love, Grounding

 

Carrollite:

Carrollite lends itself to aiding communication on all levels, including Higher realms. While offering strong psychic protection. Carrollite will also assist in clearing and grounding all the chakras after intense energy work.

Carrollite carries the vibration of Universal Love and teaches that when you choose love, it allows you to rise above fear. Supportive in the treatment of trauma, including physical trauma, serving to soothe the body systems, speed recovery and repel infection.

 

Calcite:

The Calcite family are powerful amplifiers and can cleanse the energy of a room simply by being there. Calcite connects our emotions with our intellect, increasing our emotional intelligence. This helps us bring clear, rational thought to emotional situations. It’s a wonderful stone for those suffering from lack of motivation or hopelessness.