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The Mineral Fluorite
Chemistry: CaF2
Composition: Calcium Fluoride
Class: Halides
Crystal system: isometric
Crystal habit: commonly as
cubic crystals, hexoctahedrons
and tetrahexahedrons are
characteristic. Also massive.
Fracture: conchoidal
Hardness: 4
Specific gravity: 3.18
Refractive Index: 1.433-1.435
Luster: vitreous
Transparency: transparent to translucent
THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FLUORITE:
Color: The mineral fluorite comes in all colors. Deep purple,(it's most famous)amethyst, sky blue, sea green, sunny yellow, and crystal clear. There are rarer colors of pink, reddish orange (rose) and even black. Fluorite is very attractive and in demand. It is easy to see why fluorite earns the reputation as "The Most Colorful Mineral in the World".
Most specimens of fluorite have a single color. But allot of fluorite's have multiple colors and the colors are arranged in bands or zones. That follow the lines of the crystals. The effect is similar to a phantom Quartz crystal. Where there appears to be a crystal within a crystal. Except in Fluorite they are of different colors. A fluorite crystal could have a clear outer zone allowing a cube of purple fluorite to be seen inside, or a single crystal of fluorite could have several different color zones.
Many types of fluorite even glow under ultraviolet light. They're "fluorescent." (Note: the term fluorescence was derived from the mineral name Fluorite) Typically it fluoresces blue but other fluorescent colors include yellow, green, red, white and purple. Some will even demonstrate phosphorescence.
The blue fluorescence has been attributed to the presence of europium ions (Eu +2). Yttrium is the activator for the yellow fluorescence. Green and red fluorescent activation is not exactly pinned down as of yet, but may be due to the elements already mentioned as well as other rare earth metals; also manganese, uranium or a combination of these. Even unbounded fluorine trapped in the structure has been suggested.
Another unique luminescent property of fluorite is its thermol uminescence. Thermo Luminescence is the ability to glow when heated. Not all fluorite's do this, in fact it is quite a rare phenomenon. A variety of fluorite known as "chlorophane" can demonstrate this property very well and will even thermo luminesce while the specimen is held in a person's hand activated by the person's own body heat (of course in a dark room, as it is not bright enough to be seen in daylight). The thermo luminesce is green to blue-green and can be produced on the coils of a heater or electric stove top. Once seen, the glow will fade away and can no longer by seen in the same specimen again. It is a one shot deal.
OCCURRENCE AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE:
Occurrence: typically in vein deposits. In hydrothermal veins it can be the only mineral present, although it more commonly occurs as an accessory mineral sometimes with quartz, calcite, dolomite, barite, galena, sphalerite and other lead, silver or uranium minerals. Also as an accessory mineral in some pegmatites and in pneumatolitic veins & griesens with accessories topaz, apatite, zinnwaldite, lepidolite, tourmaline and cassiterite.
Some notable locations are Cumberland, England; Amelia Court House, Virginia; Franklin, New Jersey; Bluebird Mine, Arizona;Gilgit, Pakistan; Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec; Nerchinsk, Russia;Spain; China; Brazil; Morocco; Bancroft, Ontario, Canada; Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico; Germany; Elmwood, Tennessee; Rosiclare, Illinois; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Pugh Quarry and Wood County, Ohio; Nancy Hanks Mine, Colorado and many other USA localities as well as many other localities from around the world.
Crystal habits:The cube is the most recognized habit of fluorite. Followed by the octahedron which is believed to form at higher temperatures than the cube. Although the cleavage of fluorite can produce an octahedral shape and these cleaved octahedrons are popular in rock shops the world over. Natural octahedrons are hard to find.
Rarer varieties are the twelve sided dodecahedron which is never seen by itself and usually modifies the cubic crystals by replacing the edges of the cube with one flat face of a dodecahedron. The tetrahexahedron is a twenty four sided habit that is also seen modifying the cubic habit. Occasionally combinations of a cube, dodecahedron and tetrahexahedron are seen producing an overall cubic crystal with no less that three minor parallel faces replacing each cubic edge. A fifth form is the hexoctahedron which modifies the cube by placing six very minor faces at each corner of the cube. Twinning is also common in fluorite and symmetrical penetration twins, especially from Cumberland England are much sought after by collectors.
Fluorite is very attractive on it's own. But is often associated with other attractive minerals. Such as galena, pyrite, chalcopyrite (marcasite), golden barite, sphalerite, calcite, crystal quartz and even amethyst.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND USES:
History: The name Fluorite is from the Latin "fluere," which means "to flow," because it
melts easily. . Since Roman times, a massive crystalline variety of fluorite known as Blue John or Derbyshire spar has been used for making vases and other ornamental objects. It typically had a banded pattern of blue, violet and purple. This material was mined in the district of Derbyshire, England which reportedly has now been mined out. It was originally referred to as fluorospar by miners and is still called that today.
Uses: of fluorite include limited use in jewelry. Ornamental carvings such as spheres, dishes, vases, animals and ect. It is sometimes misleadingly called Green Quartz. Fluorite is one of
the most beautiful and interesting minerals available and very popular among mineral collectors.
It is used as a flux in the smelting of metallic ores such as steel, or in the manufacture of certain glasses, enamels and porcelains. Clear and colorless fluorite is sometimes used in optical equipment, but as this quality is rare in nature it is usually produced synthetically. Fluorite is also used as a source of fluorine for hydrofluoric acid and fluorinated water. The element fluorine also gets its name from fluorite. It is also a handy item in your gem collection. It's rating of 4 is good for, determining hardness of other stones in the field.
CHEMISTRY Elbaite, Na(Li,Al)3Al6B3Si6O27(OH)3(OH,F)
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY Hexagonal
REFRACTIVE INDEX 1.603 - 1.655
HARDNESS 7 - 7.5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.84 - 3.10
CLEAVAGE No
HEAT SENSITIVE Some
WEARABILITY Very Good
SPECIAL CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Multicolored gems are often weak
where the colors meet
ENHANCEMENTS Heat treatment,
common on dark gems, occasional.
Irradiation, occasional.
Tourmaline has more varied colors than any other gemstone. With more than 100 hues available. Tourmaline's almost limitless colors, can resemble almost any other gemstone. Although red, green, and multicolored are its most famous colors. Scientifically, tourmaline is not a single mineral, but a group of minerals related in physical and chemical properties.
The mineral elbaite is a member of the tourmaline group responsible for almost all the gem varieties. Although elbaite is a separate member of the tourmaline group, and occurs in all different colors, the term elbaite refers only to green tourmaline in the gem trade. The other color forms of elbaite have their own variety names on the gem market.
There are three other members of the group. Dravite, Schorl, and Liddicoatite. These varieties are seldom used as gems. Dravite is brown in color, and is rarely transparent enough to be used as a gem. They can be heat-treated to lighten their dark color and are sometimes cut into gems. Schorl, which is dark gray to black, basically has no gem use. With the exception of being used in it's natural crystal form. Liddicoatite is too rare to be used extensively, although its popularity as a gemstone is increasing. More rare members of this group are in the Silicates Class, under Cyclosilicates
Rubellite is the term used for red or pink tourmaline, and indicolite is the term used for blue tourmaline. A recent trend in the gem market. Is to call all tourmalines by the color designation as opposed to variety name. For example "Rubellite" would be "red tourmaline"
Current Gem Trade Names:
Anchorite:
A Colorless variety of tourmaline
Bi-color:
Bi-color tourmalines are very unique. As there are no other gems that resemble them. Only Ametrine, a Bi-color mixture of purple amethyst and yellow citrine, comes close. But this gem has characteristic colors that would not be confused with Bi-color tourmalines
Cat's Eye:
Are pink and green tourmalines from certain localities that contain tiny, parallel inclusions, causing them to display a strong cat's eye effect when polished. Such stones are usually cut as cabochons.
Chrome:
A rare type of tourmaline from Kenya, Zambia, Namibia and Tanzania. It comes in very rich green colors. Caused by Chromium or Vanadium oxides. Chromium is same element which causes the green in emerald. Chrome Tourmaline was first mined in Tanzania in the 1960's. This Tourmaline can have the color of top grade Emerald and is much more durable.
Dravite:
A brown variety of tourmaline
Elbaite:
(Green Tourmaline) This is the most recognized of the Tourmaline colors. Green Tourmalines are typically eye clean stones. Most are cut in rectangular shapes. Shades range from a pastel Green to a deep, vibrant Green.
Indicolite:
The finest Blue Tourmalines are medium dark Blue, close to the color of Blue Sapphire. Sources for Indicolite are Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar, California and Maine. Indicolite is typically a clean Gemstone, seldom with eye visible inclusions
Orange & Yellow:
These colors don't seem to have any real well known commercial names. But Tourmaline does come in these colors and many shades in between.
Paraiba:
Or Neon Tourmaline. First called "Electric" then "NEON." This gemstone was discovered in 1989. It's brilliant blues and greens are the most vivid ever seen. It is the only Tourmaline in the world that contains Copper. A recent study by the German Foundation for Gemstone Research also discovered a surprisingly high gold content, 8.6 parts per million. The term "NEON" defiantly describes the colors of this gem. It's only location is near the village Sao Jose de Batalha. In the state of Paraiba, Brazil. The mine shafts are deep, hand-excavated tunnels, with very thin veins. This means the supply will always be limited, rare and expensive.
Pink:
Pink Tourmaline has become a favorite for mounting because it is available in so many shades, ranging from light pink to hot pink and many shades in between. Gemologists think that natural irradiation produces the Pink, Red and Violet colors in Tourmaline. To get the color of the very hot pinks. You can expect it to be Cobalt treated.
Rubellite:
Called Rubellite because the deepest shades appear Ruby Red. The darker reddish colors tend to have more natural inclusions than the other Tourmaline colors because they are formed near the center of the crystal pocket and receive more stress and pressure during formation. Eye clean Rubellite is one of the most expensive of the Tourmalines. Since most Rubellite has visible inclusions. Clean Rubellite is very rare, so if you see a super clean stone it's probably a radiated Pink Tourmaline or a Rhodalite Garnet.
Schorl:
black variety of tourmaline
Watermelon:
Or Tri-color are Green and Red with a White separation. The vast majority of the stones are obscure or heavily included. Clean Gems are much more expensive. Definitely one-of-a-kind Gems. Watermelon Tourmaline is a highly valued Collectors Gemstone.
General Information:
Almost every color of tourmaline can be found in Brazil, especially in Minas Gerais and Bahia. Pink and green colors are particularly popular. In addition to Brazil, tourmaline is also mined in Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and California and Maine in the United States. Maine produces beautiful sherbet colors of tourmaline and spectacular mint greens. California is known for perfect pinks, as well as beautiful bicolor.
Tourmalines are most often, pencil thin. Because of this long narrow crystal shape.Tourmaline is often cut in long rectangular shapes. This long narrow cut has been called "Tourmaline Cut" More and more, the Crystals them selves are being set in jewelry.
Tourmaline crystals are often cracked and flawed, especially in the Red, Pink and BI-colors. Clean stones of 10 Carats or more in these colors command a premium price. The Green and Blue colors are generally very clean.
Tourmaline exhibits the interesting electrical properties of pyroelectricity and piezoelectricity. When heated or rubbed, it attracts dust and dirt particles. This is caused by its atomic structure, which causes it to generate an electrical charge when heated or rubbed.
The vivid colors like Bubble Gum Pink in Tourmaline is Heat or Cobalt Irradiation treated. To enhance and stabilize the color. Heat Treatment can enhance the color of some tourmalines. Some greenish stones can be made deep green, some reddish brown stones can be made red, and some light pink stones can be made colorless. Some lighter colored stones can also be made into a deeper hue, and dark, transparent Dravite can be made lighter.
All colored tourmaline gems display pleochroism, meaning their color changes when viewed at different angles. In some gems, this effect is hardly noticeable, while in others it is strongly apparent. Gemstone cutters must take this into account when cutting a tourmaline, so the finished gem brings out its best color.
CARE:
Tourmaline is a very good choice for jewelry. But the more rare and expensive stones should be treated with respect. It is a relatively hard stone. But it is only a little harder than Quartz. So sharp quartz sands in your gardening or whatever. With a little pressure can scratch your beautiful expensive Tourmaline. Jewelry made with Tourmaline should not be cleaned in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. We recommend ionic cleaners and/or warm, soapy water and a soft brush as the best way to clean Tourmaline.
Some Tourmaline Lore:
Its name comes from the Sinhalese word "turmali" meaning mixed. Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called "turmali" parcels. Due to the tendency to confuse Tourmalines with other Gems. Tourmaline lives up to its name. Perhaps this is why this gemstone is said to encourage artistic intuition. It has many faces and expresses every mood.
Tourmaline from Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) was first introduced to the Europeans in the late 1600's or early 1700's by Dutch traders. Many stones in the Russian Crown jewels from the 17th Century once thought to be rubies are actually tourmalines.
The Empress Dowager Tz'u Hsi, the last Empress of China, loved pink tourmaline. She bought almost a ton of it from the Himalaya Mine in California. This mine was located a long way from the Mother Country . The Himalaya Mine is still producing tourmaline today but the Dowager went to rest eternally on a carved tourmaline pillow.
Tourmaline is also of interest to scientists because it changes its electrical charge when heated. It becomes a polarized crystalline magnet and can attract light objects. This property was noticed long ago before science could explain it. Many years ago in the Netherlands. Tourmalines were called "aschentrekkers" because they attracted ashes and could be used to clean pipes!
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Kyanite
Truly a stone of the New Age Kyanite never needs cleaning or clearing. From a metaphysical point of view it can be used to instantly align all chakras. Tranquility, communication, psychic awareness. Excellent for meditation and dream recall and releasing buried information.
Lepidolite
Lepidolite is associated with stability and acceptance and can assist in change and transition. It used in a metaphysical context considered for mental problems and in reducing illusion and muddled thinking . Lepidolite is attributed with the power to aid and strengthen muscles, particularly the heart.
Sugilite Information
Sugilite has been called the stone of this New Age. A Professor Sugi after whom it was later named made the first recorded discovery of Sugilite in Japan in 1944. It was not until 1975 that it was discovered in significant quantities in South Africa near a small town called Hotazel with says it all about the climate in that area. It came in the form of a thin band running through strata in Manganese mine. It was not until 1979 that it was found in any significant quantity when the depth of this mine had reached over 3000 feet. This discovery yielded about 10 000 lbs of quality Sugilite. Most of the original find has now been mined and there have since only been a few, much smaller finds.
This has resulted in quality Sugilite becoming a semi-rare item on the market. We are blessed to live in South Africa and have contacts that actually go and seek out quality Sugilite from this source.
USES
This wonderful stone is a great balancer of mind, body and spirit. It encourages peace of mind, a general feeling of well being and spiritual love. It brings and centers spiritual light into the body and draws out both physical and emotional pain. It seems to protect against, absorb and dissipate anger, hurt and other unwanted negative energies. It is truly a nurturing and balancing stone at all levels.
Sugilite is highly regarded for its healing properties and has been recommended for as helpful for a wide variety of dis-ease from immune deficiency to addiction.
I only have to put a piece with a reasonably high manganese content on my brow and visualize it drawing the pain to remove a persistent headache in seconds.
As you can probably tell I love this stone and wear it frequently in rough, freeform or cabochon. Not only do I get the benefits that Sugilite offers but also a lot of compliments because it is such a beautiful stone and makes a very attractive item of jewelry.
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Spinel
Spinel is a stone that comes in so many colors it's often confused for other stones. It's a valid mineral in its own right, though, and has many positive energetic properties. In metaphysical and crystal healing lore, spinel of virtually any color is known for the following energetic attributes. It is a stone that can bring high energy to all efforts and all realms. In the outer world, spinel is used to attract money, wealth and prosperity. It is also said to be a stone of immortality. Spinel is used in the mental realm for intellectual power and alleviating forgetfulness. Psychically, it is used for aura cleansing, astral travel, channeling, and clairaudience. Emotionally, spinel is used for alleviating stress and depression, bringing calm to those within its energy field. In the physical realm, it is used in folklore and crystal health to benefit teeth, spine, gums, whole body healing, cancer healing, slimming to a healthy weight, and increasing physical energy and stamina. It is related to particular chakras and color healing work according to its color, and is said in all colors to assist with raising kundalini energy.
Sugilite
Sugilite is sometimes known as "the healer's stone" because of its great ability to enhance healing. It is associated with the third eye and crown chakras. It lessens effects of shock and disappointment. In addition to its well known enhancement of healing ability, it also strengthens spirituality, psychic ability and channelling. Sugilite is a stone that helps perfect spiritual love and open the heart chakra to unconditional love. It can help manifest one's natural gifts and protect against harsh realities. It lowers hostility, anger, jealousy and prejudice and gives a sense of freedom. Psychically, it is excellent for all kinds of psychic protection. It has been used for headaches and to decrease all types of discomfort. Sugilite is associated with the brow chakra. It is also called Luvulite or Lavulite.
Tiffany Stone (Opalized Fluorite, Opal Fluorite, Bertrandite, Ice Cream Opalite, Purple Opal)
Tiffany Stone (aka Opalized Fluorite, Opal Fluorite, Bertrandite, Ice Cream Opalite, Purple Opal) is a highly energetic but subtle stone. Psychically it helps with communication and interpretation of psychically received information of all kinds, including telepathic, channeled, clairaudience, clairvoyance, and others. Energetically it is excellent for removing energy blockages of the meridians and chakras. Tiffany Stone is helpful emotionally by assisting transitions during changes of all kinds, engendering persistence and emotional strength, and verbalizing hidden or secret feelings. Tiffany Stone is also beneficial for business and business success. Physically, Tiffany Stone boosts the sex drive and can enhance sexual experience, and is an all-around healing stone. Tiffany Stone is associated primarily with the third eye chakra.
Magnetite (Lodestone)
Lodestone (Magnetite) is used in many ways. It can align the chakras, and balance yin/yang energies. It is used to lessen or dispel grief, fear, anger, confusion, and attachment. It helps relieve burdens and increase energy and endurance. It is said to have been used to make soldiers invulnerable. Lodestone has a receptive, attracting energy that attracts power, as well as good fortune, and love. It also guards against infidelity. Lodestone is related to the astrological signs of Aries, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Virgo. It is said to strengthen the circulatory system, help with healing blood and bleeding problems, alleviate pain, boost the immune system, relieve agitation and depression. Magickally, lodestone is used for its power of attraction, and can be placed on an altar or worn during a ritual to increase a spell's power. It's been used for millennia for amulets and talismans. Lodestone is excellent for grounding and protection from evil and spells.
Moki Marbles (Moqui Marbles)
Moki marbles have long been used as a shamanic stone. It brings a knowledge and deepening of ancient ways. Moki marbles often have a slight magnetic charge, and they stimulate chi. They may be used to contact your animal spirits, totems, and guides, and to aid in shapeshifting. They help a great deal with grounding and centering. Physically they are beneficial for the veins, arteries, muscles and immune system. They have a protective quality and are useful for protection against psychic attacks and other unbalancing forces.
Moldavite
Moldavite is a tektite and is the only "extraterrestrial" gemstone, which is found only in the Moldau Valley in Czechoslovakia. Lately there have been other green tektites or imitations that are called "moldavite," but only the Czech moldavite is the "real thing." It is associated with the heart and third eye (brow) chakras, as well as the crown chakra. Moldavite is also associated with the Star card of the Tarot. It strengthens and enhances inner journeys, channeling, cosmic consciousness, crystal consciousness, expansion, contact with interdimensional or extraterrestrial forces. It is a powerful stone, and its energies can at first be intimidating for those that are not aware of its energy, and tends to bring issues to the surface to be transformed, thus making it called "stone of transformation." When wearing moldavite, it is best to be mentally prepared and be properly grounded. Moldavite diminishes contracting or withdrawing energies. Moldavite in any form increases the depth and clarity of inner journeys. Moldavite has been said to raise the vibrational level of both the human race and the Earth. Physically, moldavite works excellently with other crystals and stones to raise the vibrational level of all healing, and also heals hair loss, fertility issues, and promoting new cell growth.
Mookaite (Mookite, Mook Jasper, Mook Mook)
Mookaite is a stone of the "here and now." It can help one balance the internal and external and acceptance of change. It helps with living meditation, where one makes a meditation of any act one does. Mookaite is a very protective stone, and is particulary good as an emotional protector. In the physical realm it stabilizes health and fortifies the immune system. Mookaite is associated with the lower chakras.
Morganite
Morganite is known both as an angel stone and a heart stone. It can bring love to one's live or rekindle old love. As an angel stone, it is known to help with communicating with angels. Morganite also brings compassion, empathy, self-control, and patience. It can also balance emotions and ease the pain of separation. It has been said to be one of the highest frequency stones available. Physically, morganite is used for healing emphysema, tuberculosis, heart disease, breathing problems, and throat problems. Morganite is associated primarily with the heart chakra, and can open, balance and clear this chakra.
Lepidolite
Lepidolite is a stone of calm, trust, and acceptance. It has a strong relaxing and calming effect. It brings hope and is a stone of transformation in that it helps one get through transitions with trust that everything will ultimately turn out for the best. It engenders and enhances self-love, patience, and optimism. Emotionally, lepidolite is an excellent healer. It greatly decreases stress, anxiety, depression, manic-depression, despondency, PTSD, anger, and other traumas, panic attacks, and addictions. Psychically, lepidolite is used for dreamwork, rebirthing, and is also good for dream recall. Lepidolite is also a protective stone that brings success in business or career. It can also bring a growing energy to gardening and agriculture. Physically, lepidolite is helpful for healing of glands, immune system, skin, nails, hair, DNA, enzyme balance, addiction and alcoholism recovery, pregnancy, childbirth, and general healing. Lepidolite is related primarily to the heart chakra, and also to the crown chakra. When combined with rubellite (pink tourmaline) it is an extraordinarily powerful agent for calming and healing, especially in the emotional areas.
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Lithium Quartz
Lithium Quartz is a super high energy healing and balancing stone. It is said to be self-clearing and self-cleansing, and from my experience with it, I'd say that's correct. Lithium quartz sends and receives energy as well as storing it. Lithium quartz is balancing and calming, and is used in crystal healing as a natural anti-depressant. Emotionally and other ways, lithium quartz is said to relieve stress, anxiety, and tension, bringing relaxation and peace. It works in a gentle and slow but steady and powerful manner, not causing the discomfort of sudden change that some crystals might at times. Lithium quartz is excellent for meditation and prayer. It is used to heal repressed grief and anger, as well as emotional issues from past lives. It is also said to purify water. Physically, lithium quartz is used in crystal healing for stress related disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, muscular tension, repetitive motion injuries. Lithium quartz is related to activating and balancing all chakras and is handy to work with any individual charka also.
Apache Tears are said to especially relieve grief and sadness as well as assisting in giving and accepting forgiveness. They can help release negative emotions, and they also can balance one's emotional state. They are good luck stones, said to bring good luck to anyone who has one. They are excellent meditaiton tools, especially for clarifying issues and gaining insight. Apache Tears are a gently grounding stone. In the physical realm, Apache Tears are reputed to alleviate muscle spasms and eliminate toxins from the body.
Angelite is a stone that can bring serenity, inner peace, and a sense of calm. Angelite is excellent to use when you need to calm down from feelings of stress and overwhelm. Angelite dispeals fear, anger, and encourages forgiveness. Psychically angelite is used to conntect with spirit guides, the higher self, and guardian angels. It is excellent for enhancing telepathy, psychic awareness, astral travel, and spirit journeys. Angelite is also excellent for creating a shield of psychic protection and for balancing etheric and physical energies. Angelite can be used to aid expression and communication in group settings and in relationships. Mystical lore says that angelite is used for infectious diseases, headaches, hemoglobin deficiencies, throat inflammations and infections, thymus, heart function, and circulatory system.
Chevron amethyst combines the strengthening and enhancing qualities of quartz with the stress relieving qualities of amethyst. Together these minerals create the chevron amethyst, which enhances peace of mind, relaxation and self-discovery. Chevron amethyst brings courage and inner strength. The stone lessens any resistance to helping oneself, particularly as concerns self-awareness. It also diminishes addictive tendencies and assists in recovery from addictions. Chevron amethyst is associated with the third eye (brow) or crown chakra.
Angel Aura Quartz (aka Opal Aura, Rainbow Aura, Pearl Aura)
Angel Aura Quartz is quartz that is permanently treated by fusing platinum and/or silver crystals with heat and vacuum to give it its gorgeous angelic coloring. Mystical lore counts It a stone of high spiritual energy. It is said that it is very helpful to the aura which it can protect, balance, and bring energetic health. In addition it has been said to assist in raising Kundalini energy in a more gentle manner. It is used in meditation and can help one meditate on finding the proper course of action in life. It is said to help with angelic communication and communicating with Higher Self and inner wisdom. It is used by mystics to help access Akashic records and past life recall. It is said to bring peace and tranquility because of the angelic protection it brings. Physically, mystical lore reputes that angel aura is helpful for general health, vitality, and miraculous cure of illness. Angel aura is associated primarily with the crown chakra.
Angelite (Blue Anhydrite)
Angelite is a stone that can bring serenity, inner peace, and a sense of calm. Angelite is excellent to use when you need to calm down from feelings of stress and overwhelm. Angelite dispeals fear, anger, and encourages forgiveness. Psychically angelite is used to conntect with spirit guides, the higher self, and guardian angels. It is excellent for enhancing telepathy, psychic awareness, astral travel, and spirit journeys. Angelite is also excellent for creating a shield of psychic protection and for balancing etheric and physical energies. Angelite can be used to aid expression and communication in group settings and in relationships. Mystical lore says that angelite is used for infectious diseases, headaches, hemoglobin deficiencies, throat inflammations and infections, thymus, heart function, and circulatory system.
Angel Wing (Alunite)
Angel Wing (Alunite) - Angel Wing is a stone that can help balance yin/yang, physical and emotional energies as well as environmental energies, bringing unbalanced or dysfunctional energies into harmony. Because of this, angel wing has a stabilizing and grounding effect. For balancing energies in a room or other space, simply place angel wing in a corner or other inconspicuous place. It is also beneficial in the arts, heightening creativity while at the same time grounding that creativity in current reality, thus bringing creative arts to life. Angel Wing was used by Ancient Chinese and Egyptian cultures to reduce body odor. Alunite is used in crystal healing for problems with eye-sight, body odor, excessive thirst, and dehydration. Angel Wing has been related to the heart chakra, although it is more commonly related to the sacral and root chakras.
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