Pink manganese (mangano) calcite polished point from Peru
Tall, slender point form with a clean vertical profile
Soft pastel pink coloration with gentle natural tonal variation
Satin-to-soft gloss polish across the main faces
Subtle natural texture visible beneath the polish
Exact crystal shown – one of a kind
Specimen Details
Weight
5.26 oz (149 g)
Size
4.33 x 1.33 in (10.98 x 3.376 cm)
Origin
Peru
Crystal Description
This Pink Manganese Calcite specimen is shaped into a tall polished point with a slim, elongated profile and a well-defined termination. The overall form feels clean and balanced, giving the piece a strong vertical presence while remaining elegant and understated.
The coloration ranges through soft pastel pink tones with gentle natural variation visible across multiple faces. These subtle shifts in tone add visual depth without strong contrast, allowing the piece to read calm and cohesive under both natural and directional lighting.
A satin-to-soft gloss polish highlights the calcite’s natural softness, while faint underlying texture remains visible beneath the surface. This combination preserves mineral character while maintaining a refined, display-ready finish.
With its tall proportions and quiet coloration, this point is well suited for collectors who appreciate clean form, subtle color, and natural stone presence in a polished presentation.
Pink Manganese Calcite from Peru is valued for its gentle coloration and smooth visual texture, often displaying soft tonal transitions that translate beautifully into polished forms. This specimen showcases those qualities in a slender point cut that emphasizes height and symmetry.
This listing is for the exact crystal shown in photos. A one-of-a-kind Pink Manganese Calcite polished point from Peru with delicate pink coloration, refined proportions, and a collector-focused finish.
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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 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
⚠️ 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 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.
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