Banded Blue Onyx Polished Sphere With Stand

USD $47.00

SKU: P5553


This is a Blue Onyx Calcite Polished Sphere! It has Stunning vibrant color and awesome banded patterns that gives off ocean vibes!! This specimen has wonderful luster with amazing detail!! The pictured stand is included with this sphere!

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⭐ Highlights

  • Banded blue onyx polished sphere from Argentina
  • Cool blue-grey tones with cream, charcoal, and rust-accented banding
  • Natural linear and flowing band patterns wrapping fully around the sphere
  • High-polish finish enhancing depth, contrast, and subtle translucency
  • Includes fitted wooden display stand
  • Smooth spherical form with evenly distributed patterning
  • Exact specimen shown – one of a kind

Specimen Details
Weight 8.01 oz
(227 g)
Size 2.17 in
(5.5 cm)
Origin Argentina
Stand Included

Crystal Description

This banded blue onyx polished sphere features layered blue-grey tones accented by cream and darker mineral bands that flow naturally across the surface. The spherical cut allows the stone’s banding to wrap continuously, creating a balanced and visually engaging display. Read More →

Each layer varies gently in thickness and tone, highlighting the natural formation of the stone without harsh transitions.

Mounted on a fitted wooden stand, the sphere is well-suited for display on a shelf, desk, or collection table. The high polish enhances both color and texture, making this a refined natural specimen with strong visual presence.

This listing is for the exact banded blue onyx sphere shown in the photographs.

Onyx

For what and How Does One Use it?

Onyx offers powerful protection, it absorbs and transforms negative energy into positive energy, then enables the body to store and utilize it. It is a stone of wisdom – helpful when making decisions under emotional and psychological pressure.

As an elixir, Onyx strengthens and regenerates aspects of the heart, nerves and skin tissue. Apathy and stress is relived along with male and female energies becoming balanced.

Read more Regarding Onyx Properties at the link below (will open in a new tab/window)….

http://crystal-information.com/encyclopedia/onyx/

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Calcite Origins & Background

Calcite is one of the most abundant and widely distributed minerals on Earth and forms the structural foundation of many geological environments. It occurs in an extraordinary range of colors, crystal habits, and formations, making it one of the most diverse and fascinating mineral families available to collectors and crystal enthusiasts.

The name Calcite derives from the Latin word calx, meaning lime. Calcite has been used throughout human history for construction, sculpture, pigments, and tools — as well as for metaphysical and spiritual purposes in many ancient cultures.

Calcite occurs worldwide, with notable deposits found in Mexico, Iceland, Brazil, China, Madagascar, the United States, and across Europe. Different localities produce distinct crystal forms, colors, and optical properties.

Calcite is known for forming some of the most visually striking crystal habits, including scalenohedrons, rhombohedrons, dogtooth crystals, massive formations, stalactites, and fibrous aggregates. Many popular varieties — such as Blue Calcite, Orange Calcite, Honey Calcite, Green Calcite, and Caribbean Blue Calcite — all belong to the same mineral species.

Calcite Geological Information

Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral (CaCO₃) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system. It forms through a wide variety of geological processes, including sedimentary deposition, hydrothermal activity, and biological accumulation.

Calcite is the primary component of limestone and marble and plays a critical role in Earth’s carbon cycle. It can precipitate directly from solution, form through metamorphism, or grow biologically in shells, coral, and skeletal structures.

One of Calcite’s most distinctive physical properties is its strong cleavage — it breaks cleanly in three directions — and its well-known optical double refraction, most famously demonstrated by Iceland Spar.

Common Geological Occurrences

  • Sedimentary limestone and marble
  • Hydrothermal veins
  • Caves, stalactites, and stalagmites
  • Association with Aragonite, Quartz, Fluorite, and other carbonates

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Calcite
Chemical Formula CaCO₃
Crystal System Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 3
Luster Vitreous to pearly
Transparency Transparent to opaque
Cleavage Perfect in three directions

Calcite Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Handling:
Calcite is relatively soft and easily scratched. Handle with care and avoid contact with harder minerals such as Quartz.

🧼 Cleaning:
Avoid acids, vinegar, or harsh cleaners. Calcite can be gently wiped with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Prolonged water exposure is not recommended for polished pieces.

☀️ Light:
Most Calcite varieties are stable in light, though some colored forms may fade with prolonged intense sunlight.

📦 Storage:
Store Calcite separately or wrapped to prevent scratching and edge damage.

Calcite Metaphysical Properties

Calcite is widely regarded as a powerful energy amplifier and stabilizer. It helps energize the body’s electromagnetic systems while simultaneously promoting balance between opposing forces — particularly the Yin and Yang aspects of the self.

Calcite fortifies emotional strength and resilience, assisting in the release of fear, anxiety, and emotional stagnation. It is often worked with during periods of emotional recovery, mental recalibration, or when clarity and calm are required.

Because of its strong energetic conductivity, Calcite is frequently used to enhance awareness, perception, and the flow of subtle energy throughout the body. Many practitioners find it useful for clearing mental clutter and restoring energetic coherence.

Meditating with Calcite can help amplify thought processes, making it a popular stone for visualization, insight work, and astral or out-of-body exploration. Its energy is typically described as clarifying rather than overstimulating.

When used symbolically or energetically as an elixir (indirect methods recommended), Calcite is associated with detoxification and purification, with particular emphasis on supporting the kidneys and overall filtration processes within the body.

Calcite Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Calcite works exceptionally well with
Clear Quartz
to amplify clarity and intention, and with
Fluorite
to enhance mental organization and focus.

It also pairs beautifully with grounding stones such as
Hematite
and nurturing stones like…
Rose Quartz,
helping balance Calcite’s expansive qualities with emotional stability.

Summary

Calcite is a foundational crystal with broad applications across emotional, mental, and energetic work. Its ability to balance, clarify, and energize makes it a versatile and valuable companion for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.