Spinel & Calcite Palmstone | Madagascar | CaCO3 | MgAl₂O₄ | Polished Spinel & Calcite

Spinels were named in 1779 by Jean Demeste alluding to its sharp octahedral crystals. Often confused with carbuncle which was the ruby of former days, but combined with calcite, these hearts have amazing contrast.
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Calcite has the greatest variety of crystallography. It ranges from natural rhombohedron formations to trigonal.
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Metaphysically calcite is helpful for clearing dense or negative energies by gently breaking them apart in each of the chakras and auric field and spinel assists with setting aside egos and encourage passion, devotion, and longevity.