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Mineral variety Healing crystal

Iceland spar

Also known as: Optical calcite, Optical-grade calcite

Transparent variety of calcite.

White & Clear

Variety of Calcite.

Iceland spar specimen
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Properties

Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness3
Density—
Streak—
Color—

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): mass density

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Calcite family

Black Calcite
Black CalciteMineral variety
Blue Calcite
Blue CalciteMineral variety
Calcite
CalciteIMA mineral species
Calcite Geode
Calcite GeodeGeode / nodule
Caribbean Blue Calcite
Caribbean Blue CalciteMineral variety
Cobaltocalcite
CobaltocalciteMineral variety
Dogtooth Calcite
Dogtooth CalciteMineral variety
Green Calcite
Green CalciteMineral variety
Honey Calcite
Honey CalciteMineral variety
Lemon Calcite
Lemon CalciteMineral variety
Manganoan calcite
Manganoan calciteMineral variety
Mango Calcite
Mango CalciteMineral variety
Merkabite Calcite
Merkabite CalciteMineral variety
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Nailhead sparMineral variety
Orange Calcite
Orange CalciteMineral variety
Rainbow Calcite
Rainbow CalciteMineral variety
Red Calcite
Red CalciteMineral variety
Satin Spar
Satin SparMineral variety
Stellar Beam Calcite
Stellar Beam CalciteMineral variety

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Its double refraction inspired lore about seeing more than one perspective at once.

Traditional uses
perspective, clarity, insight
Chakra
Third Eye Crown
Zodiac
Cancer
Element
Air, Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

ApophylliteBoth carry the theme of clarity, so together they're thought to reinforce it. SeleniteA natural partner for clarity; Selenite also adds cleansing. AmethystWorks the same Third Eye & Crown chakra, adding meditation. Clear QuartzBoth carry the theme of focus and clarity, so together they're thought to reinforce it. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance iceland spar's high, spiritual energy.

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