Pink Calcite Tumbled Stone Natural Crystal
Pink Calcite is a soft pastel variety of calcite, a carbonate mineral found worldwide in a wide range of colors. These tumbled pieces show gentle pink to blush tones with a smooth polished finish, some more translucent and others softer and cloudier depending on the piece. Each stone is finished individually and hand-picked, so the exact color, clarity, and shape differ from one to the next.
Pink Calcite Features
- Natural calcite in soft pink and blush tones
- Tumbled and polished to a smooth finish
- Coloring ranges from pale translucent to soft cloudy pink
- Roughly 1.5 to 2 inches, about 5 oz per piece
- Sold individually as one hand-picked stone
- Rounded palm-friendly shape
Pink Calcite Benefits
The soft pink coloring makes pink calcite an easy, gentle addition to a shelf, tray, or desk where a warmer stone tone works better than bright saturated color. The polished finish gives it a smooth pleasant feel in the hand, and the pastel palette pairs naturally with neutrals, wood, and other pale stones in a display grouping. It is an affordable and approachable stone for anyone starting a collection or looking for a small gift.
Pink Calcite Materials
Calcite is calcium carbonate, one of the most common minerals on earth, occurring in nearly every color depending on trace elements. Pink calcite takes its color from trace manganese or other inclusions. Calcite is soft, rating 3 on the Mohs hardness scale, and is sensitive to acids, so it needs gentler care than harder stones like quartz. Major sources include Mexico, the United States, and various worldwide deposits.
Pink Calcite Usage Tips
- Clean with a soft dry or barely damp cloth; dry immediately
- Never use acidic or chemical cleaners, as calcite reacts with acid and will etch
- Store separately from harder stones, as calcite scratches easily at 3 Mohs
- Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the soft pink coloring
- Handle over a soft surface, since it can chip or scratch with rough handling
Disclaimer
Size, shape, and color may vary from the photos. Each Pink Calcite stone is natural, so no two pieces are identical.
