As a stone for both the Root Chakra and Sacral Chakra, Red Calcite is known as a gem of energy generation, drive, and motivation, helping us to go through each day with vitality and determination. The high iron oxide content in Red Calcite also makes it useful as a protection gem, shielding us from psychic attacks, energy vampirism, and distorted self-perceptions caused by the malicious interference of others. It helps stabilize and balance the energy from within us to impart a sense of security, confidence, courage, and self reliance. Red Calcite is very much a crystal for staying true to oneself, shaking off the expectations and judgments of others to address conflicts and challenges from a place of personal fortitude and integrity. It's a beneficial stone for anyone focusing on self improvement and blocking out the manipulations, gossip, or envy of others who want to prevent our success.
Red Calcite can range in shade from a very pale pink to a deep and earthy crimson. This is dependent on the concentration of iron oxide in the stone, as well as where it was sourced. Like all Calcites, Red Calcite may exhibit pits or caverns, or intergrowth with other minerals, resulting in banded patterns throughout the stone.
