A-Z of Crystal Energies and Mineralogy

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Abalone (Paua Shell) Healing Energies

Abalone (Paua Shell) enhances a sense of happiness, fun, liveliness and frivolity, coupled with an inner peace and contentment. It strengthens bones and the heart.

Actinolite Healing Energies

Actinolite expands the subtle bodies, particularly when used with sheen obsidian. It is highly protective and will strengthen wanted traits and release unwanted ones. It is often found included in Quartz.

Aegirine Healing Energies

Aegirine is highly protective against psychic attacks and other forms of negative energy. It offers emotional support following broken relationships of any kind and enhances feelings of self-acceptance, self-esteem and self-confidence. Aegirine benefits the immune system and enhances the body’s ability to heal itself.

Agates Healing Energies and Mineralogy

As well as properties assigned to particular varieties of Agate (see individual information) in general Agate aids spiritual growth by calming the mind and enabling deeper thought and insight, whilst retaining a sense of reality. It eases internal tensions, enhances rational thinking & concentration and makes possible the ability to withstand external influences, thus enabling a balance between the inner and outer worlds. Agate balances the layers of the aura, facilitating harmony and stabilising health. It benefits pregnant women & their unborn child, as well as reducing the problems associated with conjunctivitis, gastric ulcers, bladder, intestinal & uterus inflammation and skin diseases.

Black Agate facilitates courage, attracts good fortune and is a strong protector. These qualities assist in reducing stress, lifting a low mood and bringing success. It aids fertility and protects new life, making Black Agate a beneficial stone throughout pregnancy. It strengthens bone marrow production, lessens allergic reactions, eases unwanted menopausal symptoms and may reduce breast tumours.

Black Zebra Agate is black with white markings. It has the core properties of all Agates i.e. it encourages and facilitates general good health and well-being as well as bringing both the physical and subtle (aura and chakras) bodies into balance. However, this stone’s main focus is that of protection, particularly of physical dangers. This is ideal for those travelling, working or living in volatile environments or partaking in dangerous sports etc.

Blue Lace Agate has light blue bands in a lacy or wavy pattern. It encourages composure and calmness and removes anger and irritation. It is an excellent stone to help you reduce stress, anxiety and tension. It helps you to express yourself well verbally. Blue Lace Agate is beneficial for growth, particularly emotionally. It reduces infections, inflammations and fevers, and is beneficial for the eyes. To be most effective hold, carry or place your Blue Lace Agate over the part of the body that is out of balance or place in a room.

Botswana Agate brings a sense of calm and inner peace, even during challenging transitions and situations. It mends and strengthens the aura. It benefits the nervous system and eases emotional trauma, particularly following loss. It reduces the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Botswana Agate lessens addictive traits and behaviour. It removes toxins from the body and speeds the healing of broken bones.

Camel Agate encourages powerful dreaming and understanding their meaning. This has a profound impact on the subconscious and brings about changes in thought patterns and behaviour. There is no going back and be prepared for a bumpy ride! Camel Agate energises, detoxifies the body, rejuvenates cells and awakens the thymus gland.

Fire Agate aids spiritual development, facilitates meditation and assimilating received messages and enhances energetic healing modalities. It balances the yin-yang aspects of the body and promotes a sense of inner courage and strength. Fire Agate helps with verbal and written expression. It benefits the eyes, circulatory and lymph systems, and the functioning of the intestines.

Grey Banded Agate helps to harmonise the physical and subtle bodies by utilising the energies of both the universe and the earth. It balances the energies of mind, body and spirit, helping to stabilise the emotions and maintain good health. To be most effective hold, carry or place your Grey Banded Agate over the part of the body that is out of balance or place in a room. Try placing a piece on each of the chakras for seven minutes every day for a week.

Moss Agate is a Chalcedony with dense inclusions of green Hornblende and looks like moss growing in or on the piece particularly if it is held up to the light. It is inspiring and spiritually liberating, particularly following a block. It frees from stress, encourages hope and trust, and aids communication. It increases lymphatic fluid flow, alleviates lymph node swellings and boosts the immune system. It lowers fevers and is an anti-inflammatory. It reduces sensitivity to weather changes and increases a feeling of connectedness to nature. To be most effective hold, carry or place your Moss Agate over the part of the body that is out of balance, use in meditation or take as an essence.

Natural Agate promotes the development of meditation and astral projection and aids accurate dowsing and divining. It promotes general good health, and relieves the pain and swelling of bruises and sprains. It aids digestion, stabilises the heart and increases circulation. To be most effective hold, carry or place your Natural Agate over the part of the body that is out of balance, place a larger piece in a room, use in meditation or take as an essence.

Pink Agate as its name suggests is a pink variety, which can show in a range of markings and may include other colours. It calms and balances the emotions, and stabilises and cleanses the aura. It facilitates finding quick solutions. It encourages regeneration and growth, and is particularly beneficial during pregnancy. Pink Agate reduces symptoms of bladder, intestines, uterus and digestive problems. To be most effective hold, carry or place your Pink Agate over the part of the body that is out of balance, use in meditation or take as an essence.

Silver Leaf Agate facilitates acceptance of the Self and the responsibility for life’s circumstance. It both grounds and protects. It enables abundance in all forms to be received. Silver Leaf Agate is beneficial for the functioning of lungs and kidneys.

Tree Agate is often white with green markings. It is a gentle, slow acting crystal that aids grounding and feelings of security. It helps to stabilise emotions and thought processes during difficult times and challenging situations. It aids treatment of fungal problems, balances the heart charka and energises the immune system. It is also extremely effective when used on animals and plants. To be most effective carry with you or place Tree Agate over the part of the body that is out of balance.

Yellow Agate offers protection and support, which facilitate strength and courage. It increases self-esteem and confidence. It strengthens the heart both physically and emotionally and brings a feeling of fun, joy and vitality. Yellow Agate detoxifies the body through the release of stored anger and bitterness, aids the reoxygenation of body thus restoring energy, and regenerates cells. It soothes digestive dis-ease, lowers temperature and is beneficial for the skin.
Agate has the chemical formula Si02 +AlCaFeMn and belongs to the mineral class Oxide, Quartz group. Agates (and Jaspers) are a cryptocrystalline (crystals too small to be seen by a normal microscope) variety of Quartz, known as Chalcedony. There are many varieties and colours of Agate. Colours include brown, pink, green, blue, grey, yellow and red and some of the more common of varieties are Chrysoprase (green Agate), Sard (yellow to brown Agate), Sardonyx (banded Sard), Onyx (black and white Agate), Carnelian (a yellow to orange-red Agate). Due to Agates highly porous nature, it is often commercially dyed, this is usually obvious due to the over brightness of colour.

Agate forms hydrothermally, often in spaces formed by gaseous bubbles in cooling lava in volcanic rock, where it grows from the outside edge of the cavity towards the centre. Usually it has lovely concentric or irregular layers created by other substances being deposited on each layer and these can include other members of the large extended Quartz family. If the Agate reaches the centre of the cavity and so closes up it is often referred to as an Agate Almond, if it does not and leaves a space in the centre it is referred to as an Agate Geode.

Ajoite Healing Energies

Ajoite brings a sense of calm, inner peace and harmony. It aids connection to the higher Self and communication with the higher realms and beings. It is an excellent meditation tool. Ajoite releases negative energies from the physical, emotional, mental and etheric bodies thus removing unhelpful and out-dated emotions and blocks and bringing renewed sense of optimism and acceptance.

Alabaster please see Gypsum

Alexandrite Healing Energies

Alexandrite aids spiritual development.  It increases self-esteem and confidence.  Alexandrite aids decision-making and getting the best from any situation.  It is beneficial for the central nervous system, spleen and pancreas.

Amazonite Healing Energies

Amazonite balances Yin and Yang energies and aligns the physical body with the subtle bodies, which strengthens the energies, making them more balanced and protective. It is helpful for students, as it assists clarity of thought and insight and soothes the nerves. Amazonite relieves muscle spasms (it is very good for childbirth) and reduces the symptoms of osteoporosis and calcium deficiency.

Amber Healing Energies

Amber encourages spontaneity and a sunny, gentle disposition. It enhances good luck and happiness, bringing trust, peace and success. It is motivational and removes obstacles. It soothes and heals dis-ease in the aura, bringing the whole body back into balance. It is beneficial for stomach, spleen, kidney, liver, gallbladder and skin disorders. It eases painful joints, aids the healing of wounds and soothes teething pains.

Amblygonite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Amblygonite aids the removal of blocked emotions, both releasing and transmuting negative energies. It balances the chakras, meridians and aura on all levels, bringing a sense of inner peace. It increases self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence. Amblygonite encourages empathy towards others and promotes positive relationships. It facilitates the development of creative talents. N.B. Do not drink water in which Amblygonite has been placed.

Amblygonite has the chemistry of Lithium Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Fluoride Hydroxide and belongs to the mineral class Phosphates, Amblygonite group. It is a relatively common phosphate mineral, which is found in Lithium and Phosphate rich pegmatites as a primary mineral and as such is a source of Lithium and Phosphorus. In Amblygonite's chemistry, the Lithium and Sodium substitute for each other, however there is a greater percentage of Lithium than Sodium. The mineral, Natramblygonite has the same structure and chemistry as Amblygonite but has more Sodium than Lithium content. When powdered and placed in a gas flame, Amblygonite gives the flame a bright red colour, which indicates the presence of Lithium.

The colour of Amblygonite is generally white or creamy, but it may be colourless, pale yellow, green, blue, beige, grey or pink. The crystal system is triclinic, lustre is vitreous to greasy, fracture is uneven to conchoidal and specimens are translucent. Crystal habits commonly include anhedral masses and compact grains, however short prismatic, tabular or lath-shaped (equant) crystals occur sometimes. When twinning takes place elongated, flatten crystals are formed.
Its name is derived from the Greek word amblygonios meaning blunt angle. This refers to the fact that its cleavage angle slightly differs from 90°, thus distinguishing it from Scapolite, for which it was originally mistaken. Amblygonite has four different directions of cleavage at different angles from one another and with different qualities of cleavage.

Associated minerals of Amblygonite are many and include Lepidolite, Quartz, Albite, Elbaite, Topaz, Cassiterite, Apatite, Brazilianite, Beryllonite, Montebrasite, Lithiophilite and Spodumene. Notable locations include Minas Gerais, Brazil, France, Germany, Varutrask, Sweden, Sakangyi, Burma, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, as well as California, Maine, New Mexico, Arizona and South Dakota in the United States.

Amethyst Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Amethyst aids meditation and encourages spiritual insight, honesty, inspiration and intuition; opening perceptual awareness. It supports those freeing themselves from addictions, particularly of alcohol. It brings comfort during times of sadness, grief and loss. Amethyst reduces tension and relieves the pain of headaches. It helps lessen pain and swellings from injuries and reduces symptoms of lung and intestinal dis-eases. It is an excellent pain reliever (on all levels) and facilitates healthy sleeping patterns (great for insomniacs).

Banded (Chevron) Amethyst enhances and increases Amethyst’s meditative uses. It aids cleansing of the aura and energises the chakras. It develops psychic abilities and repels negative energies.

Amethyst Flowers have the energies of Amethyst plus the following. They encourage and enable the ability to be involved in many tasks, groups etc, whilst remaining centred and retaining a grip on what is important. They bring a calming, fluid energy to both individuals and the environment.

Amethyst is a macroscopic member of the enormous Quartz (SiO2) family. It is recognised by its purple colour, which ranges from the palest, most delicate lilac to the deep almost black purples. It is found all over the world and the country of growth influences the colour differences. For example, in Uruguay Amethyst tends to be medium to dark in colour and to retain its colour throughout the piece, unlike those from Brazil. Amethyst from the Ural Mountains, Russia tend to be very clear and dark and are excellent to cut for top quality gemstones, natural uncut clusters are rarely available. Vera Cruz, Mexico is the site of one of the palest varieties. The crystals are clear and prismatic with many phantoms (having a clear quartz interior and an amethyst exterior) and some forming as sceptres.

Amethyst crystals are transparent, fine-sized to large and can occur as long prismatic crystals that have a six-sided pyramid at either end or they can form as druses, which are crystalline crusts of pointed terminations, usually found in cavities. The lustre is vitreous, hardness is 7 and the crystal system is trigonal. The colour and the shape of the crystals define the grade and therefore the price of a mineral specimen.

The name Amethyst comes from Greek and means not drunken. This is a reference to the ancient belief that if you were to drink alcohol from a goblet made of Amethyst you would not become drunk, and so avoid the side effect of a hangover!

Ametrine Healing Energies

Ametrine promotes optimism and hope, which leads to taking considered action to bring a sense of resolution and harmony to previously difficult relationships or situations. It brings good luck and stimulates creative energy. Ametrine brings a sense of general well-being due its cleansing effects on the metabolism and tissues, and its support of the autonomic nervous system.

Ammonite Healing Energies

Ammonite (over 65 million years old) facilitates growth on your spiritual contractual path in a stable and manageable manner. It brings order from chaos on all levels. Ammonite is beneficial for those working in occupations where precision and analytical thinking is paramount. It eases symptoms of depression and helps with the birthing process.

Anatase Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Anatase aids connection with other worlds and of psychic development, particularly concerning all subtle energies. It helps in understanding the concept of blending past, present, and future energies into the Now. Anatase both precipitates changes and supports you whilst undertaking any kind of changes in your life, particularly those that you consider most challenging. It enhances the retaining and assimilation of new knowledge and skills.

Anatase has the chemistry Titanium Oxide, TiO2, and belongs to the mineral class Oxides and Hydroxides. It is a polymorph with two other minerals, Rutile and Brookite, and is the rarest of the three. There are two distinguishable habits of Anatase crystals. The commoner occurs as simple acute double pyramids with an indigo-blue to black colour and steely lustre. The rarer one may have numerous pyramidal faces and the colour is honey-yellow to brown. It is found in veins and cavities in schists, gneisses, granites, syenites and other related igneous rocks.

It was named by RJ Haüy in 1801 from the Greek word anatasis, which means extension, due to its unusually elongated pyramidial formation. When strongly heated to about 915 degrees Celsius, Anatase will automatically revert to the Rutile structure.

Andalusite (Chiastolite) Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Chiastolite promotes stability and brings a sense of peace, even in the most challenging circumstances, whilst keeping a sense of reality. It is strong protector. It balances all levels of the body. Chiastolite facilitates finding the best direction and path for the moment. It strengthens analytical thinking and encourages letting go of anything that is no longer helpful, including belief patterns and behaviours, possessions and feelings of regret and guilt. It alleviates rheumatism and gout and fortifies the nerves.

Chiastolite is a unique variety of Andalusite that contains black or brown inclusions of carbon or clay, which are arranged in regular symmetrical shapes. Usually these are cruciform (X) and only seen when the crystal is sliced. Andalusite has the chemistry Al2 SiO5, Aluminum Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates. It is a polymorph with two other minerals, Kyanite and Sillimanite. A polymorph is a mineral that shares the same chemistry but a different crystal structure with one or more other minerals.

Crystal habits include massive, granular and prismatic crystals terminated by a pinacoid. The colour ranges through white, red, brown, orange and green, lustre is vitreous and crystals are transparent to translucent. Cleavage is good in two directions and fracture is splintery to sub-conchoidal. Harness is 7.5 and the crystal system is orthorhombic. Andalusite is named after the Andalusia district in Spain, where it was first reported in 1789. Other locations include Austria, California, USA and China.

Andradite please see Garnet

Anhydrite (Angelite) Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Angelite facilitates communication with angelic realms, encourages spiritual development and aids clairvoyance, astral travel and dream recall. It is an excellent stone for balancing the emotions, enhancing communication and overcoming challenges. Angelite helps protect against worries, and promotes courage and good fortune. It is good for relieving headaches and reducing infections. It reduces symptoms of throat infections caused by withholding verbal expression.

Anhydrite helps to break down out-dated thought and behaviour patterns. It releases stuck emotions and gently cleanses the heart chakra. It is especially helpful for those who feel burdened by responsibilities. Anhydrite encourages appropriate verbal expression. It lowers blood pressure and reduces tension. Anhydrite has the chemistry CaSO4, Calcium Sulphate and belongs to the mineral class Sulphates. It forms as a result of dehydration of the rock forming mineral Gypsum (CaSO4-2H2O). It is named from the Greek anhydras meaning without water, as opposed to Gypsum, which has a water content.

Anhydrite is commonly white, grey or colourless and sometimes blue to lilac-blue. The blue to lilac-blue Anhydrite is commonly known as Angelite, due to its angelic colour. Anhydrite crystal habits are usually are massive or granular, but may be fibrous, lamellar or tabular, often elongated in one direction forming a prismatic crystal. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is orthorhombic. It is a soft mineral, with its hardness measuring 3.5.
Minerals associated with Anhydrite include Calcite, Halite and occasionally Galena and Pyrite. Well-known locations for Anhydrite are Mexico, Peru, Germany and India.

Apache Tear (Smokey Obsidian) Healing Energies

Apache Tear gives considerable comfort at times of grief. It facilitates understanding, insight, acceptance and forgiveness at this time, and for long-held grievances. It aids removal of toxins from the body and offers protection and support through challenging times. Legend says that the Apache Tear is one of the tears shed by Native American women mourning their men-folk who were driven over a cliff by cavalrymen.

Apatite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Apatite encourages openness and extroversion. It reduces apathy, exhaustion, irritability and aggression and eases anger and sorrow. It aids and promotes communication on all levels (verbal, writing, artistic work, through music etc). It facilitates the ability to let go of someone or something that is no longer helpful to you, including unresolved issues from the past. Apatite encourages healthy eating habits (as its name suggests!), particularly the more yellow variety, and it helps reduce cellulite. Apatite stimulates growth of cartilage, bones and teeth. It lessens the effects of arthritis, rickets and joint problems, aids healing of broken bones and helps maintain correct posture.

Apatite has the chemistry Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) Calcium (Fluoro, Chloro, Hydroxyl) Phosphate. It belongs to the mineral class Phosphates and group Apatite. Actually, Apatite is one of three different minerals, depending on the amount of fluorine, chlorine or the hydroxyl it contains. Individually these are formally known as FluorApatite Ca5(PO4)3F, ChlorApatite Ca5(PO4)3Cl and HydroxylApatite Ca5(PO4)3OH. There may be elements of all three in any one specimen and it is difficult to distinguish them, therefore usually they are considered together.

Commonly Apatite forms in all the primary rock types, although metamorphic rocks are the more like place for crystals to form. Usually the crystals are transparent to translucent, prismatic or tabular and are trigonal/hexagonal. Other habits include granular, compact, reniform and massive and the lustre is vitreous. The colour of Apatite is varied and ranges through colourless, white, yellow, brown, red, pink, purple, blue, green and multicoloured. Apatite is found worldwide, particularly in Sri Lanka, Brazil, Russia, Canada, East Africa, Sweden, Spain and Mexico. It is associated with Hornblende, Micas, Nepheline and Calcite. In the past Apatite was often confused with other minerals, for example Beryl and Olivine, which is why it was not named Apatite until 1786. The word comes from the Greek apatao, which means to delude or mislead.

Apophyllite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Apophyllite encourages honesty, openness and tranquillity. It reduces fears and anxiety and gently releases suppressed emotions. It removes energy blocks and negative thought patterns. Apophyllite reduces the symptoms of allergies and respiratory problems, (particularly asthma) as well as stimulating the nerves.
Apophyllite (Hydrated Potassium Calcium Silicate Fluoride) is a member of the Silicate class of minerals with the subclass Phyllosilicates. Usually Apophyllite specimens are found in ancient lava and basalt flows. The crystals grow in the now solid cavities (amymydules or vesicles) that were formed by air bubbles when the rock was molten.

Apophyllite has crystals that tend to peel or flake apart when they are heated, hence its name, which translated from Greek means to leaf apart. The flaking occurs because of the loss of water molecules. The crystals have a vitreous to pearly lustre and are often four sided prisms truncated with either a steep four-sided pyramid or a pinacoid termination or both.

Their structure is layered with alternating silicate sheets and the potassium, sodium, calcium, fluorine and water layers. However, unlike other Phyllosilicates, the Apophyllite Group silicate sheets are composed of interconnected four and eight-member rings, which have a four-fold symmetry. Only Apophyllite group members have this unique interconnected four and eight-member ring structure.

Aqua Aura Healing Energies

Aqua Aura enhances spiritual development particularly psychic skills and awareness, meditation, telepathy and dream-work. It aids distant healing work and protects from psychic attack. Aqua Aura enhances communications of all kinds and especially verbal. It attracts success and prosperity. It reduces symptoms of dis-ease of the throat, thymus gland, stress-related illness and immune system deficiencies.

Aqua Aura is quartz that is gold infused by taking 12 hours to heat the quartz to 1600F while setting a vacuum equal to 2 earth atmospheres, then letting chemically purified gold vapours into the chamber when the temperature and vacuum are correct. This bonds the gold to the lattice of the crystal, forming a permanent bond to the surface of the quartz and giving it an electric blue colour.

Aquamarine Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Aquamarine encourages spiritual growth, foresight, mediumistic qualities and clairvoyance. It promotes honesty, dynamism, persistence and success, coupled with light-heartedness and a happy disposition. It clears confusion and brings unfinished business to conclusion. Aquamarine regulates growth and hormonal balance by harmonising the function of the pituitary and thyroid glands. It improves both long and short sightedness. It calms overreactions of the immune system and is effective for allergies, particularly hay fever.

Aquamarine is the blue-green variety of the mineral Beryl, a Beryllium Aluminium Silicate. Other varieties include Emerald (green), Morganite (pink), Heliodor (yellow) and those that are referred to by their colour e.g. Red Beryl. Aquamarine is coloured by trace amounts of iron in the crystal structure.

Aragonite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Aragonite stabilises spiritual and physical developments that are moving too fast. It is calming and brings a feeling of physical well-being. It enables flexibility of thinking and behaviour within boundaries. It promotes a connectedness with nature. Aragonite regulates the metabolism of calcium, strengthens the immune system and helps digestive disorders. It is particularly good for spinal problems and it warms the body when chilled by colds or flu.

Aragonite has the chemistry CaCO3 Calcium, Carbon and Oxygen and is a member of the mineral class Carbonates, Aragonite group. It is found widespread around hot springs, forming in metamorphic and sedimentary rocks in limestone areas. Aragonite is a polymorph (having the same chemistry but a different structure) of Calcite in addition to having different symmetry and crystal shapes. It is unstable at normal temperatures and pressures, stable at higher pressures, but not at higher temperatures. If heated to 400 degrees C, it will spontaneously convert to Calcite if the pressure is not also increased. Vaterite, an extremely rare mineral, is a polymorph of Aragonite and Calcite also.

Perhaps Aragonite's best-known crystal habit is the twinned pseudo-hexagonal prismatic crystals that it produces (Sputniks), which is due to an error during the growth of the crystal. Another of Aragonites crystal habits is flos ferris, a delicate formation resembling coral, or twigs on a tree. In addition, it may be compact, granular, radially fibrous and massive. Aragonite is a constituent of many sea creatures' shell structures and occurs in Septarians (a fossilised sedimentary structure). Aragonite may be white, or colourless with shades of red, yellow, orange, brown, green and rarely blue. Crystals are transparent to translucent, the lustre is vitreous to dull and the crystal system is orthorhombic.

Aragonite is named after its type locality, Aragon province in Spain where it was discovered in 1788. However, it is found in many areas of the world including Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Spain United Kingdom and USA. Among Aragonites, many associated minerals are Gypsum, Barite, Smithsonite, Malachite, Calcite, Celestite, Zeolites and Quartz.

Astrophylite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Astrophylite promotes optimism and a positive view of the Self. It removes unhelpful belief, thought and behaviour patterns thus enabling the Self to develop. Astrophylite aids astral travel. It benefits the reproductive system and regenerates at the cellular level.

Astrophylite has the chemistry (K,Na)3(Fe,Mn)7Ti2(SiO3)8(O,OH)7, Potassium Sodium Iron Manganese Titanium Silicate Hydroxide. It is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Inosilicates, Astrophylite group. It is a rare mineral found in some unusual granites and syenites. The crystal habits of Astrophylite include thin bladed, fine sized, stellate (spherical or radial in star-like aggregates and lamellar in massives. Crystals are translucent to opaque, the lustre is sub-metallic to pearly and the crystal system is triclinic. The colour ranges from brown through bronze to golden yellow. Minerals associated with Astrophylite include Quartz, Feldspars, Nepheline, Micas and Aegirine. Notable locations for Astrophylite include Russia, Greenland, Norway and Canada. Astrophylite was discovered in Norway in 1854. It is named from the Greek astron phyllon meaning star leaf.

Atacamite Healing Energies

Atacamite stimulates images via the brow chakra (third eye). It protects during astral travel and meditation. It heals and cleanses on many levels particularly from the heart, throat and brow chakras and the etheric body. Atacamite is beneficial for the kidneys and it aids the nervous system.

Aurichalcite Healing Energies

Aurichalcite aids meditation. It facilitates regeneration of the nervous system, particularly in the brain.  Aurichalcite calms and soothes both the physical and emotional bodies.

Aventurine (Avanturine) Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Aventurine enhances relaxation, regeneration and recovery. It purifies the mind and emotions, promoting a positive attitude towards the Self and life. It facilitates self-determination and individuality and encourages enthusiasm and tolerance. Aventurine stimulates dreaming and allows access to deep meditation. It aids fertility, stimulates fat metabolism and lowers cholesterol levels. It is an anti-inflammatory, helps skin conditions and allergies and alleviates pain.

Blue Aventurine opens and aids development of the brow chakra (third eye), providing insight and encouraging intuition and creative thinking. It brings male energies into balance for both males and females and increases self-confidence. Blue Aventurine brings a sense of calmness: de-stressing and reducing feelings of depression. It can enable patience and reduce unhelpful stubbornness. It facilitates healing on the physical level and improves vitality and energy.

Green Aventurine activates the heart chakra, bringing out love and affection and balancing the emotions.

Peach Aventurine balances male/female energies, enhancing creativity, promoting activity and a sense of adventure.

Yellow Aventurine encourages decisiveness, leadership and action.

Aventurine is a form of Quartz, and is characterised by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral occlusions, often Mica, that give a shimmering effect, known as aventurescence. The most common colour of Aventurine is green, but it may also be orange, brown, yellow, blue or grey. A silvery-green or blue sheen is produced by Chrome-bearing Fuchsite(a variety of Muscovite Mica), whereas the orange and brownish colours are produced by Hematite or Goethite.
The name Aventurine derives from the Italian a ventura meaning by chance, in an allusion to the chance discovery of Aventurine glass, known as Goldstone at some point in the 18th century. Goldstone is easily distinguished visually from Aventurine due to its coarse platelets of copper, dispersed within the glass in a regular manner.

Azurite Healing Energies

Azurite facilitates the development of the spiritual Self.  It promotes the acceptance, resolution and release of past beliefs that are no longer helpful, including deep-rooted fears and phobias.  Azurite reduces stress-related symptoms and aids general detoxification.  It stimulates the brain and nerve activity and aids decision-making.  It reduces the symptoms of depression.  It strengthens the spleen, bones, skin and the thyroid gland.   Do not cleanse in salt or water.  Do not place in drinking water.

Azurite-Malachite  Healing Energies

Azurite-Malachite encourages awareness both of the environment and of others, combined with an honest and helpful approach.  It aids the release of pain and sadness, including depression.  It helps to connect feelings with the intellect.  It detoxifies the physical, emotional and intellectual bodies, and stimulates the immune system.  It dissolves unwanted cell growth.  Do not cleanse in salt or water.  Do not place in drinking water.

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Barite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Barite provides smooth transitions between the physical world and the spiritual realms, as well as shape-shifting. It detoxifies the physical body and is beneficial for those suffering with digestive dis-ease. It helps those with addictions by reducing dependency on any substance.

Blue Barite calms following shock. It promotes fluent conversation and confident public speaking.

Clear Barite clears the mind of clutter and brings focus and clarity of thought.

Golden Barite facilitates healing and prophetic dreaming. It encourages authenticity and integrity.

Barite (Baryte) has the chemistry BaSO4, Barium Sulphate and is in the mineral class Sulphates, Barite group. This common mineral is found in veins in ore deposits of Lead, Copper, Zinc, Silver Iron and Nickel and in addition, in veins and nodules in Limestones. Barite is named after the Greek baryos, meaning heavy.
Typically, the crystals of Barite are bladed or tabular and occasionally prismatic. Other habits include massive, fibrous, lamellar, granular and stalamatic. The colour varies; however colourless and white are the most common with blue, green, yellow and red occurring more rarely. Crystals are transparent to translucent, the lustre is vitreous and the system orthorhombic. Sometimes Barite bladed or tabular crystals grow in rosette clusters, which are known as Desert Roses, not to be confused with the Gypsum variety of the same name. Barite may be confused with Celestite (SrSO4) as they both have the same structure and form very similar crystals. A flame test will distinguish them, a green flame indicating Barite due to its Barium content, and a red one indicating Celestite due to its Strontium content.
Many minerals are associated with Barite and these include Chalcopyrite, Calcite, Aragonite, Sulphur, Pyrite, Quartz, Vanadinite, Cerussite and Fluorite. Favourable locations include USA, England and Germany.

Benitoite Healing Energies

Benitoite aids psychic development, particularly of clairvoyance.

Beryl Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Beryl encourages a determined, goal-orientated, far-sighted view and increase mental clarity. It reduces symptoms of nervousness and emotional instability due to stress, and brings feelings of security and stability. It aids detoxification by stimulating liver functions and balances the autonomous nervous system. It helps with short- and long-sightedness, and symptoms of chronic stress.

Helidor (Yellow Beryl) strengthens the intellect, aids concentration and brings clarity of thought.  It is good for self-esteem and confidence building.  Helidor is beneficial for the lymphatic system and reduces the effects of chronic stress symptoms.  It regulates bodily fluids and eases constipation.  It aids both short— and long-sightedness.  

Morganite (Pink Beryl) activates, stimulates and cleans the heart chakra encouraging loving and honest relationships.  It opens the way to healing, particularly for feelings and brings emotional stability.  Morganite raises self-esteem and is promotes having beneficial relationships.  It aids the digestive system, eases asthma, speeds healing following surgery and helps those undergoing chemotherapy. 

Beryl has the chemistry Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Beryllium Aluminum Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Cyclosilicates. Beryl is named from the Greek beryllos meaning precious blue-green colour of the sea. Beryl itself is colourless, however various impurities give rise to many colourful varieties. These include Aquamarine (blue-green) Emerald (green), Goshenite (colourless), Morganite (pink) and Heliodor (yellow). The name Beryl is reserved for use with the red and golden varieties, i.e. Red Beryl, Golden Beryl.

Beryl crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is hexagonal. Typically, Beryl crystal habits include prismatic, columnar and coarse crystalline. Crystal faces, particularly on larger crystals may be striated lengthwise and rough.
Minerals associated with Beryl include Micas, Quartz, Euclase, Calcite, Tourmalines and some Feldspars. Notable locations include Columbia, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan and South Africa.

Biotite (Mica) Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Biotite enhances the assessment of others characters, whether they are being truthful and honest. It aids insight and the development of the brow chakra (third eye). Mica lights the way of your sacred contractual path and supports you in following it. It lifts the mood and develops compassion towards others. It increases physical strength and benefits mental processes.

Biotite has the chemistry K (FE, Mg)3 AlSi3 O10 (F, OH)2, Iron Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide Fluoride. It is in the mineral class of Silicates, subclass Phyllosilicates and group of Micas. It is a common rock-forming mineral that is found in igneous, metamorphic rocks and is often associated with other minerals.
Biotite is commonly a black to brown colour, which makes it difficult to distinguish from dark brown Phlogopite. Both are end members in a series that is dependent on the percentage of iron present. Phlogopite is iron poor and Biotite is iron rich, thus producing a darker colour. Like all Micas, Biotite has a layered structure of Aluminium Silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions, which produce the perfect cleavage of Muscovite. The cleavage sheets of Muscovite are durable and have high heat and electrical insulating properties. They are used to make many electrical components.

Biotite’s crystal habits include tabular to prismatic crystals with prominent pinacoid terminations and as lamellar or granular rock forming masses. The four prism faces and two pinacoid faces form pseudo-hexagonal crystal formations known as books. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous to pearly, hardness is a soft 2.5 and the crystal system is monoclinic.

Minerals associated with Biotite include Quartz, Feldspars, Apatite, Calcite, Hornblende, Garnets and Schorl. Notable locations include Ontario, Sicily, Russia and many other regions worldwide.

Bixbyite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Bixbyite (Red Beryl) strengthens the root chakra and renews motivation and the will to survive. It aids the development of intuition and enhances creativity. Bixbyite increases physical strength and reduces exhaustion. It eases pain and reduces symptoms of dis-ease of the heart, liver, lungs, mouth, throat, stomach and digestive system.

Bixbyite has the chemical formula (Mn, Fe)2O3, Manganese Iron Oxide and is a member of the mineral class Oxides and Hydroxides. It forms in pneumatolytic, hydrothermal, and metamorphic rocks. Bixbyite is named after M. Bixby, an American mineralogist.

Bixbyite’s crystal habits include cubes, often with octahedral and dodecahedral faces modifying the corners, massive and granular. Crystals are opaque, lustre is metallic and the colour is black. The crystal system is isometric.

Notable locations include Mexico, Argentina, Spain, India, Sweden and South Africa. Associated minerals include pink and clear Topaz, pink Beryl, Spessartine, Quartz, Hematite and Hausmannite.

Bornite (Peacock Ore) Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Bornite (Peacock Ore) stimulates the chakras and removes negativity. It brings freshness into life and a feeling of abundance, easing challenging situations and bringing a sense of happiness. It is an excellent healing stone; promoting health and balance at the cellular level and for tissue. Bornite has the chemistry Cu5FeS4, Copper Iron Sulphide and belongs to the mineral class Sulphides. It is an important copper ore mineral. When the Bornite is exposed to air, it forms an iridescent tarnish, which gives rise to its common commercial name of Peacock Ore. The tarnish is made of assorted Copper oxides or hydroxides that form a single atom layer over the Bornite. As light waves bounce between the tarnish and the surface of the Bornite they split and leave with wavelengths of various colours.
Typically, Bornite is brown to black with purplish-bluish, greens and yellows tarnish and a reddish bronze colour on freshly broken surfaces. Good crystals are rare because Bornite typically it forms as massive. However, when found, Bornite crystals are usually distorted cubes with curved faces or the scarcer distorted octahedrons and dodecahedrons. Crystals are opaque with a metallic lustre and the crystal system is isometric.

Minerals associated with Bornite include Magnetite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Covellite and Pyrite. Notable locations include Connecticut, Montana, Colorado and Arizona in the USA, England, Germany, Namibia, Morocco, Chile, Peru and Mexico.

Bloodstone Healing Energies

Bloodstone (Heliotrope) offers protection by fending off unwanted or unhelpful influences. It has a calming, grounding effect, however if you feel exhausted it can revitalise by increasing the blood flow. (Bloodstone increases blood flow to any part it is placed on). It promotes dreaming, and facilitates adjustment to the unexpected. Bloodstone boosts the immune system during acute infections (place in thymus) and reduces the formation of pus. It has a strong detoxifying effect by stimulating the lymphatic flow and metabolic processes. DO NOT USE IN THE FIRST MONTHS OF PREGNANCY, OR WHERE THERE IS CHRONIC CIRCULATORY DIS-EASE.

Brandberg Healing Energies

Brandburg releases stress and aids meditation by inducing a beta state. It stimulates both the throat and heart chakras and brings the physical, ethereal and astral bodies into balance. It can aid meditation and communication with other realms.

Brazilianite Healing Energies

Brazilianite encourages an understanding attitude in challenging situations and relationships. It stimulates the meridians, reducing blockages and enabling energy flow. It facilitates developing insight. Brazilianite is good for lowering fevers, stabilising body temperatures and for reducing the symptoms of sunstroke.

Bronzite Healing Energies

Bronzite facilitates a feeling of certainty when goal setting, whilst remaining flexible to how this is achieved. It provides support throughout this process. Bronzite aids the assimilation of iron, and increases the acidity within the body.

Bustamite Healing Energies

Bustamite is a very powerful energy stone and can remove energy blocks and realign channels. It is an excellent stone to use in meditation and can facilitate lucid dreaming. It can activate and clear the heart chakra. It benefits those with calcium deficiency, poor circulation, heart disorders and lung disorders. Bustamite stabilises pancreas and liver function. It dispels pain, particularly emotional pain and migraines.

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Cacoxinite Healing Energies

Cacoxinite activates the crown and brow (third eye) chakras.  It stimulates the psychic abilities and intuition.  It enhances insight.  It balances and integrates personal will with the higher Self.  Cacoxinite encourages new thinking and creative ideas. Cacoxinite sometimes forms as an inclusion in Quartz or Amethyst and is one of the minerals that make up a Super Seven. 

Calcite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

In general, Calcite speeds up spiritual development. It brings emotional stability, consistency and self-trust. It increases the ability to overcome challenges. It encourages the transformation of ideas into action by amplifying energy, mastery and success. Calcite stimulates the metabolism and benefits the immune system and the heart. It enhances growth in children. It alleviates skin and intestinal conditions and encourages healing of tissue and bone.

Blue Calcite is a calming and soothing stone. It enhances communications and thought processes. It is beneficial for the throat, lungs, tonsillitis, thyroid and joints, and reduces the symptoms of arthritis, and high blood pressure.

Green Calcite brings abundance in all areas, especially for success, prosperity and business. It enhances intuition and psychic abilities. It is beneficial for the heart, thymus, chest, shoulders, kidneys, bladder and lower lungs and reduces the symptoms of heartburn, nervous tics, stammering, neurosis and arthritis. Green Calcite is also especially beneficial for healing tumours and other malignancies.

Honey Calcite enhances mental clarity and concentration. It promotes wisdom and honesty. It lifts the mood and energies, cleanses and heals at all levels. It aids digestion and cellular regeneration.

Lime Calcite speeds up spiritual development and transforms ideas into action. It aids communication during difficult and challenging conversations. Lime Calcite stimulates the metabolism, forties the immune system and is beneficial for bones and teeth.

Mangano Calcite helps develop channelling and astral travelling abilities. It is an excellent complement to energy healing modalities e.g. Reiki. It heals inner child hurts and past abuse, bringing peace, hope and optimism. It aids study and the assimilation of information. It enhances general health and healing, particularly of bones, joints and the heart.

Orange Calcite speeds up spiritual development and transforms ideas into action. It encourages a positive view of the Self and aids the development of independence and personality. It stimulates the metabolism, forties the immune system and is beneficial for bones and teeth.

Red Calcite increases the will to survive, motivation, determination and willpower. It facilitates the release of all fears, enabling all round growth and development. It reduces blocks on every level and is an excellent detoxifier. Red Calcite is beneficial for the genitals and reproductive organs. It aids healing of the hips, knees, ankles, legs and feet, bringing support, stability and strength in moving forward.

Calcite is named from the Greek chalix meaning Lime and has the chemistry: CaCO3 Calcium Carbonate. It belongs to the mineral class Carbonates, Calcite group. Calcite is one of the most common minerals on earth and is approximately 4% by weight of the Earth's crust. It forms in a variety of geological environments and in all three of the major rock classification types: Sedimentary as oolitic, fossiliferous and massive limestones, Metamorphic changing from Limestone to Marble through heat and pressure and Igneous as Carbonatite. In some cases, Calcite may be as much as 99% of the component minerals! What is extraordinary about Calcite is its amazing diversity of habit, and colour that may be white, colourless, yellow, orange, blue, pink, red, brown, green, black or grey.

Calcite is one of three Calcium Carbonate minerals, the other two being polymorphs (having the same chemistry but different crystal structures and symmetries) with Calcite. The common mineral Aragonite is orthorhombic, the very rare Vaterite is hexagonal and Calcite is trigonal. Calcite has numerous associated minerals that include Fluorite, Quartz, Barite, Sphalerite, Galena, Celestite, Sulphur, Gold, Copper, Emerald, Apatite, Biotite, Zeolites.

There are more than 300 crystal forms identified in Calcite and these forms can combine to produce thousands of different crystal variations, which are always trigonal or pseudo-hexagonal. The most common Calcite crystals are the scalenohedron, rhombohedron, hexagonal prism, and pinacoid. Calcite produces many twinning varieties with blocky chevrons, right-angled prisms, heart shapes or dipyramidal shapes. In addition, this mineral forms as massive, fibrous, concretionary, stalactitic, nodular, oolitic, stellate, dendritic, granular, layered, as well as phantoms, included crystals, colour varieties, pseudomorphs and unique associations.
One classic variety of Calcite is the scalenohedron crystal, known as Dogtooth because it forms a sharp point, resembling a dog’s canine tooth. The best specimens are either colourless or an amber-orange colour.

Mexican Onyx (different to the Quartz variety) is another well-known form that is used frequently for ornamental carvings. It is distinguished easily through its fabulous colours of banded white, yellow, red and brown.

Calcite is the main mineral component in the cave formations of stalactites and stalagmites and other variants. Water, rich in Calcite goes into a dry cavern and begins the slow process of evaporation, which precipitates the Calcite.

Iceland Spar, named after the country of its discovery in Basalt cavities, is a clear, colourless Calcite. It shows the classic cleaved form, and demonstrates the double refraction characteristic of Calcite. This phenomenon occurs because of Calcite’s unique optical properties. Light rays entering the crystal are split into fast and slow beams, which exit at different angles due to their varying speeds. The result is that anything viewed through the crystal is seen as a double image, until the crystal is moved to the one direction where the light rays are both the same speed and then normal vision is resumed. Iceland Spar has been used in optical industries.

In addition, some Calcite varieties demonstrate the following characteristics

• fluorescence when light from an ultraviolet lamp reacts with the chemicals of a mineral and causes the mineral to glow
• phosphorescence when a mineral continues to glow after the light has been removed
• thermo luminescence when the mineral is heated it glows
• triboluminescence glowing when a mineral is struck or crushed
• effervescence (CO2 bubbles) when in contact with acid, even weak acids

An environmentally significant property is a reversal of the last characteristic. Many sea organisms make their shells from Calcite and they use the carbon dioxide (CO2) in seawater to do this. In turn, this allows more carbon dioxide from the air to dissolve into the sea. If this action can increase, it could help reduce the so-called greenhouse effect on the planet.

Carnelian Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Carnelian encourages steadfastness, idealism and courage in day-to-day challenges. It lifts the mood and emotions. It increases the ability to solve problems and to bring actions to a conclusion. Carnelian stimulates the metabolism and absorption of vitamins and nutrients in the small intestine. It increases the quality of blood and ensures good supply to the organs and tissues. It alleviates rheumatism.

Carnelian is the yellow to red to reddish-brown variety of Chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz, alongside Agates. There are many varieties and colours of Agate. Some of the more common of varieties are Chrysoprase (green Agate), Sard (yellow to brown Agate), Sardonyx (banded Sard), Onyx (black and white Agate), and Carnelian (a yellow to orange-red Agate). Due to Agates highly porous nature, it is often commercially dyed, this is usually obvious due to the over brightness of colour.

Agate forms hydrothermally, often in spaces formed by gaseous bubbles in cooling lava in volcanic rock, where it grows from the outside edge of the cavity towards the centre. Usually it has lovely concentric or irregular bands created by other substances being deposited on each layer and these can include other members of the large extended Quartz family. If the Agate reaches the centre of the cavity and closes up, it is often referred to as an Agate Almond, if it does not and leaves a space in the centre it is referred to as an Agate Geode.

Carrollite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Carrollite has the chemistry Cu(Co,Ni)2S4 Cobalt, Copper, Nickel, Sulphur, and belongs to the mineral class Sulphide. It is found in hydrothermal vein deposits. Carrollite is named after the location where it was discovered, Carroll County, Maryland, USA.

Crystals are opaque, lustre is metallic and the crystal system is isometric. The colour is ranges through light to mid grey and copper.

Cassiterite Healing Energies

Cassiterite aids grounding and physical protection. It encourages optimism, and reduces feelings of rejection and disapproval. It provides insight into astrology, astronomy and mathematics. Cassiterite balances the hormones and can help in cases of obesity.

Cats Eye Healing Energies

Cats Eye encourages happiness, serenity and good luck. It provides a protective energy and dispels unwanted energy from the subtle bodies. It is beneficial for eye disorders (including night vision), headaches and nervous pains. The colour also influences the healing properties. Blue calms and aids communication and expression. Green balances the emotions and is beneficial for lung and stomach disorders. Red invigorates and increases blood flow. Yellow lightens the mood helps reduce urinary disorders. Purple brings insight and optimism.

Cavansite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Cavansite facilitates the development of intuition, second-sight and channelling, and aids physic healing. It provides the opportunity to reflect on actions and to make helpful changes. Cavanasite aids the treatment of eyes, teeth and the blood and can stabilise the pulse.

Cavansite has the chemistry Ca(VO)Si4O10(H2O)4 Hydrated Calcium Vanadium Silicate and belongs to the mineral group Silicates, Subclass Phyllosilicates. Cavansite has radiating acicular crystals that form small spherical clusters in a remarkably vibrant blue or blue-green. They are transparent to translucent and have a vitreous to pearly lustre. The crystal system is orthorhombic dipyramidal.

Cavansite is named after its composition of calcium, vanadium, and silicon. It gained IMA approval in as recently as 1973. Some of the best specimens are found in Poona, India and Oregon, USA. Minerals associated with Cavansite include the Zeolites Stilbite and Heulandite, as well as Calcite, Apophyllite and Quartz.

Celestite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Celestite facilitates contact with spiritual and angelic realms and aids clairvoyance, dream recall and astral travel. It encourages spiritual development and pureness of heart. It dispels worries and attracts good fortune. It brings together the rational and the intuitive sides to bring clarity to complex concepts and ideas. Celestite can help with disorders of eyes and ears as well as mental health problems. It eliminates toxins and brings cellular order.

Celestite has the chemistry SrSO4, Strontium Sulphate, and belongs to the mineral class Sulphates and the Barite group. Celestite has the same structure as Barite and forms very similar crystals. A flame test will identify Celestite by turning the flame red due to the Strontium, whereas Barite turns the flame a pale green due to the Barium content. Celestite, or rather Strontium, is used in the production of fireworks due of its ability to burn with a bright red flame. In addition, Strontium is used in the manufacture of glass for television sets, as it is non-toxic and shields the viewer from X-rays generated by the high voltage of cathode ray tubes. However because Strontium is much less toxic than either Lead or Barium, it is now used routinely for cathode ray tubes.

Celestite is named after celestial, an allusion to the pretty, sky-blue colour of its crystals, or from the Greek caelestis, another reference to its pale blue colour. However, the crystals may be colourless, yellow or with tints of red, green and brown. Their habit includes bladed with two large pinacoid faces top and bottom and small prism faces, forming a jutting angle on every side. There are many variations of these faces but the flattened blades and tabular crystals are the most common, however crystals may be nodular, fibrous or granular also. Celestite crystals are transparent to translucent, the lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is orthorhombic. The well-formed crystals, good lustre and attractive blue colour make Celestite a must for the collector.

Often Celestite is associated with Calcite, Gypsum, Strontianite, Sulphur and Fluorite. Notable locations include Michigan and New York USA, Madagascar and Sicily.

Cerussite Healing Energies

Cerussite aids psychic development, bringing clarity and understanding to communication higher beings and intuition. It facilitates accepting what can, and cannot be changed and provides the confidence to achieve the former. Cerussite reduces stress and promotes good sleep patterns. It aids the central nervous system and the skeletal system.

Chalcedony Healing Energies

Chalcedony helps balance energy on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. It encourages goodwill; alleviating irritation, hostility and melancholy. It encourages assimilation of minerals, increases mental stability and reduces symptoms of dementia.

Blue Chalcedony aids communication, both speaking and listening. It encourages acceptance of new situations and enhances self-awareness. It improves memory. It reduces oversensitivity to changes in the weather and brings a sense of balance. Blue Chalcedony reduces respiratory dis-ease and the symptoms of glaucoma. It helps to lower both blood pressure and temperature, stimulate the flow of body fluids and boost the immune system. It helps produce milk in lactating mothers.

Charoite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Charoite helps you to cope with profound changes by encouraging a relaxed attitude. It aids spiritual development, (turning away from consumerism and materialism), provides deep personal healing and facilitates past life recall. It helps you to make positive decisions. It aids sleeping, relieves cramps and pain, reduces fevers and calms nerves. Charoite is a great crystal to use in meditation; either open-eyed looking into and beyond the swirling patterns, or closed-eyed by holding in the hands or placing above the crown chakra.

Charoite has the chemistry K(Na, Ca)11(Ba, Sr)Si18O46(OH, F)-nH2O, Hydrated Potassium Sodium Calcium Barium Strontium Silicate Hydroxide Fluoride and is a member of the mineral class Silicates and the sub-class Inosilicates.

Charoite is found only along the Chary River at Aldan in Russia from which it is named and is therefore both rare and unusual. It is formed from alteration of Limestones by an alkali-rich nephline syenite intrusion, which combined with heat and pressure gives rise to a new mineral, Charoite.
Charoite is a swirling mass of lavender, lilac, violet, purple and sometimes white. The crystal habit is fibrous interlocking transparent to translucent crystal masses and lustre is vitreous to pearly. The crystal system is monoclinic, hardness is 5, fracture is conchoidal, however cleavage is not observed since it is massive exclusively.

Chiastolite please see Andalusite

Chrysocolla Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Chrysoprase helps recognise the phenomenon of synchronicity and brings acknowledgment of being part of a greater whole. It promotes motivation away from the ego and moving towards the greatest good of all. It facilitates patience, trust and serenity, and encourages a positive attitude. Chrysoprase dissolves nightmares (particularly good for children). It stimulates liver function and is good for skin diseases (For fungal infections use with Smokey Quartz). It increases efficiency of the lymphatic system and regulates mucous production. It aids fertility.

Lemon Chrysoprase promotes well-being and balance. It helps to heal relationships with openness and honesty. It benefits dis-orders of the thymus, heart, lungs, shoulders and chest, creating a gentle healing process throughout the body. Lemon Chrysoprase gently increases the efficiency of the lymphatic system and regulates mucous production. It dissolves nightmares and aids peaceful sleeping, particularly with young children.

Chrysoberyl Healing Energies

Chrysoberyl aids the development of psychic vision, seeing things that have previously been missed.  It aids meditation and astral travel especially seeing other dimensions and realms.  It increases the possibility of linking with inter-dimensional beings, in order to bring planetary and cosmic healing.  Chrysoberyl enhances dreamwork and clairvoyance.

Chrysotile Healing Energies

Chrysotile promotes resourcefulness and integrity. It aids the removal of past issues and facilitates the growth of the Self. It assists with telepathic development and optimises the benefits of synchronicity. Chrysotile helps reduce symptoms of disorders of the veins and arteries, inflammation of the skin, lung disorders, multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue. It increases tissue regeneration. DO NOT use as an elixir due to asbestos content.

Cinnabar Healing Energies

Cinnabar increases individual power and encourages assertiveness whilst retaining a form of etiquette. It helps us to reach our chosen goals, and can remove obstacles and challenges that are in the way that are not necessary for our highest good. It is an excellent stone to achieve success in business.
Red Cinnabar strengthens motivation and willpower. Blue Cinnabar enhances verbal expression and communication. Both fortify the physical body, help with weight control and aid blood circulation (Blue slowing and lowering pressure and Red doing the reverse).

Citrine Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Heat-treated Citrine aids those who seek a new purpose and direction. If left under the pillow at night gives pleasant or insightful dreams. It protects from radiation and absorbs negative energy. Citrine helps reduce anxieties, depression and stomach tension. It attracts abundance in any form that is most needed. It renews and cleanses the skin and is beneficial for diabetes and circulatory disorders.

Natural Citrine cleanses and protects by transmuting negative energy from the Self, others and the environment. It protects from negative energies including feelings of anxiety, insecurity and depression and promotes feelings of joy, hope, confidence and enthusiasm alongside a positive mental attitude. It balances the subtle and physical bodies and clears the aura. Citrine draws in abundance in any form that is appropriate to the person or situation. It benefits the pancreas, liver, gall bladder, and spleen, and is particularly helpful for those with M.E.

Citrine has the chemical formula SiO2 Silicon dioxide, is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Tectosilicates, Quartz group. It is a yellow-orange member of the Quartz family. Much of the natural Citrine may have started out as Amethyst, however heat from nearby magmatic bodies may have caused the change to Citrine. Sometimes this forms a part Citrine and part Amethyst mix, which is known as Ametrine.

Some Citrine has been heat-treated, that is artificially turned into Citrine, usually from Amethyst. These are easily recognisable as their colour is bright yellow-orange rather than the honey-yellow of natural Citrine.

Cleavelandite Healing Energies an Mineralogy

Cleavelandite facilitates a feeling of joy and contentment. It promotes planning and putting plans into action. It encourages starting new journey and provides for safe passage on all levels. Cleavelandite aids the building and sustaining of relationships.

Cleavelandite has the chemistry NaAlSi3 O8, Sodium Aluminum Silicate and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Tectosilicates, Feldspar group. It is a variety of Albite, a common Feldspar, which is an end member of both the Plagioclase series and the K-Feldspars series. It is named after Parker Cleaveland, a professor of geology and mineralogy at Bowdoin College in Maine during the early 1800s. The name Feldspar is derived from the German word feld meaning field.
Albite crystallises late from molten rock and because of this, it isolates rarer elements in the final stages of crystallisation, producing rare minerals. This is why often it is found with rare and attractive minerals. The variety Cleavelandite is associated with Tourmaline. It forms thin, platy, bladed, white to transparent crystals, some with striated, parallel lines on the crystal surface or cleavage face. Albite crystals are translucent to opaque with rarely transparent, the lustre is vitreous to dull and the crystal system is triclinic. Typically, Albite crystals have a nearly rectangular or square cross-section with slightly slanted dome and pinacoid terminations. The variety Cleavelandite forms thin platy crystals that can grow large, however the thickness is only ever a millimetres. Other habits include blocky, tabular and platy crystals, which may be twinned. The colour of Albite is usually white, but may be colourless, grey or have hints of blue, yellow, orange and brown. The word Albite is derived from the Latin albums after its common colour of white.

All the Plagioclase Feldspars show a type of twinning that is named after Albite. The Albite Twinning Law displays stacks of twin layers. These twinned layers can be seen as striation like grooves on the surface of the crystal and unlike true striations, these also appear on the cleavage surfaces. Minerals associated with Albite include Quartz, Tourmaline and Muscovite. Notable occurrences include Labrador, Canada and the Scandinavian Peninsula.

Cobalt (Erythrite) Healing Energies

Cobalt (Erythrite) promotes a sense of inner harmony that ripples into the environment. It enhances all kinds of creativity. Cobalt benefits the heart both physically and emotionally. It helps against cell dis-orders and aids healing in general.

Copal Healing Energies

Copal is a younger version of Amber. It activates the crown chakra and encourages connecting to higher energies. It encourages individuality without becoming solitary. Copal strengthens interactions, adding courage when needed. It benefits the kidneys and bladder and regulates mucous production.

Cordierite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Cordierite aids spiritual development, notably in activating the brow chakra, enhancing psychic abilities and assisting astral travel, especially for those beginning their journey. It enhances knowledge of ancient wisdom coupled with inner knowing. It aligns and balances the subtle bodies. Cordierite aids understanding and releasing addictive behaviour and is particularly helpful in managing finances. It helps to acknowledge and express individual strength. It aids the function of the liver and kidneys and alleviates headaches and fevers.

Cordierite has the chemistry of Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, and is in the class Silicates, sub-class Cyclosilicates. Cordierite is probably not as well known as its gemstone variety, Iolite. It has an unusual, attractive blue-violet colour and has been compared to Sapphire, from which it gets the name water sapphire.
Cordierite has one of the strongest pleochroism, (colour changing ability) of all crystals. When viewed from one direction the crystal may appear blue or blue-violet, however as the crystal is rotated the colour will appear yellowish grey to light blue.

Sometimes Cordierite is referred to by the name Dichroite, because of this phenomenon. Cordierite takes its name from the French geologist Pierre Louis Antoine Cordier who was the first to describe the mineral.

Cornetite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Cornetite facilitates a deep understanding of the full meaning of love, including both giving and receiving unconditionally. It aids the resolution of grievances and so is beneficial for relationships. It promotes inventive thinking and fair decision-making. Cornetite enables the externalisation of creative expression.
Cornetite has the chemistry Cu3PO4(OH)3 , Copper Phosphate Hydroxide and is a member of the mineral class Phosphates. It is a rare secondary copper mineral found in highly weathered, oxidation zones of copper sulphide ore bodies. There are three major locations fro this mineral Shaba, Congo, Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia and Empire Nevada Mine, Yerington, Nevada.

Crystal habits include short, rounded, nearly diamond-shaped prisms that are terminated by a dome with trapezohedral faces, also as tiny crystalline druses, fibrous masses and crusts. The mineral colour is deep dark blue, green-blue and green and the lustre is vitreous. Specimens tend to crumble easily. Associated minerals include Limonite, Libethenite, Malachite, Brochantite and other secondary copper ore minerals.

Cuprite Healing Energies

Cuprite facilitates the access to past lives.  It opens and clears the root and sacral chakras.  It aids the healing of relationships with men, particularly the father.   It enhances confidence. Cuprite strengthens the thymus and heart and increases the oxygen in the blood.  It is beneficial to the metabolism and increases stamina.  It aids vitamin and mineral absorption.

Crocoite Healing Energies

Crocoite reduces pressure emotionally, mentally and physically. It increases vitality and strength and encourages creativity. It lifts the spirits and makes you look and feel good. Do Not Keep In Full Sun.

Covelite Healing Energies

Covellite enhances intuitive and psychic abilities. It facilitates connecting to your higher Self, past lives and ancient knowledge, particularly when used as a meditation tool. It aids re-birthing. It clarifies analytical thinking and eases decision-making. Covellite reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is beneficial for the ears, nose, mouth, and sinuses.

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Danburite Healing Energies

Danburite stimulates the crown, brow and higher chakras enabling communication with higher realms and beings.  It enhances an understanding of messages received.   It increases channelling abilities, lucid dreaming and access to inner guidance.  Danburite encourages change at a deep level, enabling connection to spiritual contractual paths and brings a sense of serenity and wisdom

Datolite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Datolite opens and clears the brow and crown chakras enabling an easy flow of energy, communication and information both from the external higher realms and the internal Self. It clarifies the thinking processes, stimulates the flow of original ideas, aids concentration and the assimilation of new information. Datolite is beneficial for bones, teeth and the immune system.

Datolite has the chemistry CaBSiO4(OH), Calcium Boron Silicate Hydroxide and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates, and group Datolite. It can be found in basalt vesicles with Calcite and Zeolites (and may be confused with certain Zeolites that share similar characteristics). It is associated with other minerals including Prehnite, Danburite, Epidote, Copper, Calcite, Quartz and Zeolites.

Datolite forms nicely faceted complex crystals and has three main crystal habits. One is a granular with anhedral to subhedral crystals in the matrix. Another is porcelain-like masses with fine-grained, translucent massive material and lastly prismatic with slender prism-like crystals (similar to Tourmaline). The colour of Datolite ranges through white, colourless, yellowy, pink-red, grey, brown and green. Datolite is named from the Greek dateisthai, which means to divide in reference to the granular aggregates the crumble easily.

Demantoid please see Garnet

Descloisite Mineralogy

Descloisite (Lead Zinc Vanadate Hydroxide) is of the mineral class Phosphates and is the namesake of the Descloizite group of minerals. Whereas Mottramite is the copper rich end member, Descloizite is the zinc rich end member. Both minerals usually contain significant percentages of both elements and are rarely pure. The crystal habit of Descloisite is typically in small, flat platelets that have a rounded triangular shape or in a pyramidal form, also in tiny drusy crusts and stalactitic masses. The rarity and attractiveness of Descloizite are the reason for the typically high prices.
Diamond Healing Energies

Diamond is a powerful aid to spiritual and psychic development.  It clears blockages, particularly in the crown chakra.  It absorbs and amplifies the thoughts of the keeper, which makes it ideal for healing, meditation and spell work.   It enhances self-esteem and confidence.  Diamond facilitates living authentically that is being true to your Self.  It is a potent detoxifier.

Diopside Healing Energies 

Diopside aids analytical, logical and mathematical thinking as well as academic learning.  It enhances willpower.  It benefits physical and psychological weaknesses and reduces muscle spasms.              

Dioptase Healing Energies 

Dioptase clears and stimulates all chakras to a higher level of awareness and clarifies the connection between the physical body and the auric layers.  It promotes a sense of NOW, whilst being aware of the memory of past lives. It raises consciousness both of the Self and the planet and balances the yin-yang energies.  It is particularly beneficial for the heart chakra.  Dioptase alleviates pain in general, reduces high blood pressure and eases tension.  It relieves the effects of heart and lung disorders and generally benefits all cells and structures.  It helps those with Meniere’s disease and increases T-cell count for those with AIDS.        

Dolomite Healing Energies Mineralogy

Dolomite brings a sense of peace and inner tranquillity. It stems energy leaks from the chakras and balances and aligns them. It promotes generosity of both thought and action. It brings a balance of energies to the environment. Dolomite benefits those feeling depressed, grief, anxiety or lonely. It strengthens bones, teeth, nails, skin and blood cells. It strengthens female reproductive organs and reduces the effects of PMT. Do not cleanse in salt.

Dolomite has the chemistry CaMg(CO3)2, Calcium Magnesium Carbonate and belongs to the mineral class Carbonates, Dolomite group. It is a common sedimentary rock-forming mineral, which may be found in massive beds several hundred feet thick. In addition, Dolomite is found in metamorphic marbles, hydrothermal veins and replacement deposits. It is named after the French mineralogist Deodat de Dolomieu.

Dolomite does not form on the surface of the earth, although massive layers of Dolomite can be found in ancient rocks. It is thought that Dolomite rock is one of the few sedimentary rocks that undergo a significant mineralogical change after it is deposited. It is initially deposited as Calcite/Aragonite; however, during a process call diagenesis the Calcite and/or Aragonite is altered to Dolomite. Although this is a similar process to metamorphism, this change does not fulfil those criteria.
Typically, Dolomite’s crystal habit is blocky rhombohedral, however some crystals are curved (like a saddle), possibly due to twinning. Other habits include coarse crystalline, prismatic and massive. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and colour ranges from true white, grey, yellow, pink or brown. The crystal system is trigonal. Dolomite is similar to Calcite and may be difficult to distinguish. However, Dolomite has Magnesium ions.

Minerals associated with Dolomite include Calcite, Fluorite, Barite and Quartz. Notable locations include the USA, Ontario, Canada, Switzerland, Spain and Mexico as well as many other locations worldwide.

Dravite Healing Energies 

Dravite aids moving forward in life.  It is beneficial for the legs, hips, knees and ankles.   

Duftite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Duftite highlights behaviour patterns that others might find too challenging, and facilitates ways to moderate these. It promotes an acceptance of the challenging behaviours of others and a realisation that this is a reflection of what is ‘hidden’ within. Duftite brings a sense of contentment, hope and freedom.
Duftite has the chemistry (PbCu(AsO4)(OH). Lead Calcium Copper Zinc Arsenate Hydroxide and is a member of the mineral class Phosphate, subclass Arsenates, Adelite group. Typically, the chemical formula is written without Calcium and Zinc, as these elements are not always a significant percentage of the mineral. Duftite is a secondary mineral in the oxidised zone of hydrothermal base metal deposits. It was named after G. Duft, a general manager at Tsumeb mine, Namibia in 1920.

Crystal habits of Duftite include microcrystalline crusts and small tabular crystals. They are transparent to translucent and the lustre is vitreous. The colour of Duftite is one of its most distinguishing features; typically being a bright apple-lime green. The crystal system is orthorhombic.
Minerals associated with Duftite include Diopside, Quartz, Shattuckite, Crocoite, Ajoite, Cerussite, Azurite, Calcite, Wulfenite and Malachite. Notable locations include Tsumeb, Namibia and Arizona, USA.

Dumortierite Healing Energies 

Dumortierite encourages a positive attitude alongside courage and trust.  It facilitates gaining control over life’s situations and reduces feelings of panic and fear.  It helps those trying to free themselves from addictions.  Dumortierite reduces nausea, vomiting, cramp, colic and diarrhoea, migraines, epilepsy and UV skin irritations.

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Emerald Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Emerald brings a feeling of contentment and harmony by promoting sensitivity and loyalty for the Self and others. It increases mental capacity and memory. It brings a positive outcome in legal affairs. The heart chakra is stimulated by Emerald, which can also be used for dis-eases of the spine, lungs, eyes, heart and muscles. It is very effective at reducing the discomfort of sinusitis.

Emerald has the chemistry, Be3 Al2 Si6 O18 and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Cyclosiliacates. It is the green variety of the mineral Beryl and other colour varieties include Aquamarine, Morganite, Bixbyite and Helidor. Emerald occurs most often in Mica schists of metamorphic-hydrothermal origin. Associated minerals include Dolomite, Pyrite, Calcite, Quartz and Albite.

The green of Emerald is legendary and has become a term for a colour in its own right. The colour is due to small amounts of Chromium and traces of Iron; however, the deep green colour can have slight yellowish or bluish hues. Typically, crystals are small elongate prisms, often with vertical striations and irregular pinacoidal terminations. They are translucent to opaque and very rarely transparent, the lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is hexagonal.

Enstatite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Enstatite encourages motivation, strength and determination to achieve your goal. It brings inner strength to the surface in the form of courage and braveness, particularly when standing against injustice. It benefits the sacral chakra and helps to remove blockages preventing pregnancy (in both men and women). Its energy is fast and focussed.

Enstatite has the chemistry MgSiO3, Magnesium Silicate and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Inosilicates, Pyroxene group. It is found in metamorphic, some igneous rocks and in rocky and iron meteorites. Enstatite is named from the Greek enstates, meaning opponent.

Enstatite forms a solid solution series (two or more elements can substitute for each other in a crystal structure and not cause significant alteration of the structure) with the minerals Hypersthene and Ferrosilite, and the elements magnesium and iron. Enstatite is the magnesium end member of the series, Hypersthene is the intermediate member and Ferrosilite is the rare, iron rich end member. Clinoenstatite is a polymorph (has the same chemistry but a different structure) of Enstatite.
A weathered variety of Enstatite, with a sub metallic lustre and a bronze colour is known as Bronzite and a green variety, caused by traces of Chronium, is known as Chrome-Enstatite. The latter is cut as a gemstone.

Enstatite crystal habits include thin laminae that produce a lamellar structure, massive or fibrous aggregates and rarely individual prismatic crystals. Generally, crystals are translucent to opaque, lustre is vitreous to pearly and the colour varies from white, grey, light brown, green. The crystal System is orthorhombic.
Associated minerals of Enstatite include Augite, Feldspars and some Garnets. Notable locations include several in the USA, India Burma and Tanzania.

Epidote Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Epidote opens the crown chakra and aids the development of intuition, insight, psychic ability and spirituality, whether prepared for or not! It cleanses the emotional subtle bodies, freeing the physical body from the constraints imposed through emotional experience and storying. Self-esteem, -image, -belief and - confidence are enhanced. Epidote facilitates patience and acceptance of knowing the ‘right’ time. It stimulates the immune system, aids digestion and promotes general well-being.
Epidote has the chemistry Ca2(Al, Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH), Calcium Aluminum Iron Silicate Hydroxide and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Sorosilicates, Epidote group.

Crystal habits for Epidote include long, prismatic crystals, which typically have a dominant pinacoid and there may be striated grooves, fibrous and massive. Epidote crystals are transparent to translucent (occasionally opaque) and range in colour through yellow-green, brown-green, black, yellow and grey with a vitreous lustre. They belong to the monoclinic crystal system.

Minerals associated with Epidote include Calcite, Biotite, Hornblende, Actinolite and Andradite Garnet. Epidote is found in Austria, Italy, Mexico and the USA. Epidote is named form the Greek epidosis meaning addition.

Erythrite Healing Energies 

Erythrite empowers at all levels.  It provides energy during times of exhaustion.  Erythrite is beneficial to all the vital organs. 

Ettringite Mineralogy

Ettringite has the chemistry Ca6Al2(SO4)3(OH)12 - 26H2O, Hydrated Calcium Aluminum Sulphate Hydroxide and is a member of the mineral class Sulphates, Ettringite group. It forms as a precipitate from hydrothermal solutions. Ettringite consists of nearly all water, with four out of five atoms being either a part of a water molecule or an hydroxide.

Ettringite crystal habits include hexagonal prisms terminated by a hexagonal pyramid, a pinacoid or both, acicular and fibrous. Ettringite crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and usually its colour is bright yellow, although it may be either colourless or white. Its crystal system is trigonal. Ettringite is difficult to distinguish from another member of the Ettringite group, Sturmanite, as both have a similar crystal habit, density, lustre and often the same colour.
Minerals associated with Ettringite include Calcite, Afwillite and other Zeolites. Notable locations include Germany and South Africa. It is named after its locality, Ettringer Bellerberg, Ettringen, Mayen, Eifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

Euclase Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Euclase encourages the development of intuition and its use in daily life, stimulates creativity and promotes co-creation. It removes blockages from the etheric body. Euclase facilitates using the whole Self to reach maximum potential. Eucalse aids communication and is beneficial to those working we mathematics. It reduces the inflammation of joints and lessens the pain associated with muscles and wounds. It is associated with the planet Uranus.

Euclase was named after the Greek euklastos, which means to break well. This is due to its fragility and tendency to chip, making high quality crystalline specimens very difficult to obtain. Euclase is a very rare mineral and is used as a gemstone. The colour of the crystals range from clear to THE most vibrant electric blue; often crystals will have clear edges and electric blue centres. It is similar to Beryl in that it is a Silicate containing Beryllium and Aluminium, but Hydrogen is also present. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, with crystals being prismatic in habit, striated vertically, and terminated by acute pyramids.

Eudialyte Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Eudialyte aids the development of clairaudience, manifestation and psychic abilities. It protects from psychic attack. It stabilises the emotions, promotes self-confidence and trust, and reduces the need to rely on addictive behaviour. Eudialyte lessens dis-ease of the eyes, pancreas and thyroid and increases vitality.
Eudialyte has the chemistry Na4(Ca, Ce, Fe, Mn)2ZrSi6O17(OH, Cl)2, Sodium Calcium Cerium Iron Manganese Zirconium Silicate Hydroxide Chloride. It belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Cyclosilicates and is relatively rare. Eudialyte only occasionally forms any crystal faces at all . Any that is does are usually embedded in the host rock, surrounded by other minerals and not showing any hint of a crystal form. Eudialyte colouring is a distinctive red-violet, pink, blue, yellow or an attractive brown.

Eudialyte forms in agpaitic pegmatites (a strange assortment of igneous minerals) where rich in alkali metals as Sodium thrives. Here the so-called difficult elements, those with large and/or unusual charges, are able to wait for their opportunity to crystallise. These normally scarce elements that include Zirconium, Beryllium, Strontium, Cerium, Niobium, Thorium, Barium and Yttrium, become highly concentrated, forming some unique and wonderful mineral species. Eudialyte is one of these, being rich not only in Sodium, but also Zirconium and Cerium and often with traces of Yttrium.

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Feldspar Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Sunset Feldspar aids the letting go of the old and accepting the new and following this it enhances Self-esteem, confidence and Self-acceptance. It emits a sense of peace and contentment, mixed with hope and optimism. It is helpful to those with depression, phobias and chronic dis-ease. It calms inflamed skin, aids the autonomous nervous system and harmonises the functioning between all the organs.

Feldspar is the name of a group of minerals that share similar structures and characteristics. There are nearly 20 recognised members, however only half are well known. These are split into two groups, Plagioclase Feldspars (Sodium Aluminum Silicate) and Alkali (K) Feldspars (Potassium Aluminum Silicate).
The different Feldspar members are distinguished by their structure and chemistry. The K-Feldspars (Microcline, Sanidine and Orthoclase) are polymorphs, meaning they have the same chemistry, KAlSi3 O8, but different structures. This makes them separate minerals. The Plagioclase Feldspars form a series of minerals ranging from the Sodium rich end member, Albite to the Calcium rich end member, Anorthite. The other members of the series, Oligoclase, Andesine, Labradorite and Bytownite have arbitrary boundaries based on their percentage of Sodium or Calcium. Often, Feldspars are referred to as either Plagioclase or Orthoclase due to the difficulty in distinguishing the individual members.

Feldspar crystals tend to twin easily. They may even be multiply twinned on the same plane of a single crystal, producing parallel layers of twinned crystals. Crystals tend to have a dull lustre and are often blocky.

The name Feldspar comes from the German feldt spat, meaning field stone. This is because when Feldspar weathers, it releases large amounts of plant nutrients, such as potassium, which enrich the soil.

Flower Stone (Chrysanthemum) Healing Energies

Flower Stone (Chrysanthemum) brings out innate potential, particularly during and following challenging times. Subsequently there is a period of harmony and inner calm. This stone transmits the essence of NOW and living in and for the moment. It aids the process of integration, which is beneficial for forging relationships.

Fluorite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Green Fluorite helps to ground excess energy and dissipate emotional trauma. It protects against computer and electromagnetic stress. It relieves stomach and intestinal disorders and infections and is beneficial for teeth and bones. Green Fluorite strengthens and protects the heart chakra.

Rainbow Fluorite protects against computer and other electromagnetic radiation. It promotes physical and mental co-ordination; increasing concentration, creativity and inventiveness and also aids learning, by facilitating the rapid absorption of information. Rainbow Fluorite is emotionally balancing; encouraging the dissolving of emotional blocks and the expression of suppressed feelings. It stimulates regeneration of the skin and mucous membranes and fortifies teeth. It can improve mobility, including arthritis.

Smokey Fluorite facilitates the understanding of life’s lessons and allows moving on whilst keeping a firm sense of what is real. It reduces chaotic thinking; bringing calm and focussed motivation during challenging times. Smokey Fluorite helps correct posture and reduces joint and movement difficulties.

Fluorite has the chemistry CaF2, Calcium Fluoride and belongs to the mineral class Halides. Fluorite is so named due to its use as flux in steel and Aluminum processing, although it was originally referred to as fluorospar. In addition, the element Fluorine is named after Fluorite. Commonly, Fluorite crystals are cubic, or form as octahedrons. The latter is thought to form at higher temperatures than the cubic form. Rarely, it forms as a dodecahedron (12 sides) or as a tetrahexahedron (24 sides) usually due to a modification of the basic cubic shape. In addition, Fluorite may produce crusts and botryoidal forms and twinning may occur. Crystals are transparent to translucent, the lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is isometric.

Fluorite has a huge range of colours that include purple, blue, green, yellow, colourless, brown, pink, black and red-orange. There may be more than one colour on a specimen. Often, colours are arranged in bands or zones in a cubic arrangement, similar to the crystal itself. This can give a phantom effect of a crystal of one colour being inside a crystal of another colour.

Fluorite is fluorescent and these colours considerably vary through the more common blue to yellow, green, red, white and purple. In fact, the word fluorescent is derived from Fluorite. This follows a precedence set by Opal and the characteristic opalescence. In addition, some Fluorites notably the variety chlorophane are thermo-luminescent, which means they have the ability to glow when heated. Although once heated, it does not produce the colour change again, it is a one off.
Minerals that are associated with Fluorite include Galena, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Marcasite, Baryte, black sparkling Sphalerite, Apatite, Calcite, Quartz and Amethyst. Good examples of Fluorite have been found in England, Spain, China, Brazil, Morocco, Canada, Mexico, Germany and the USA as well as other localities from around the world.

Fossilised Dinosaur Bone Healing Energies

Fossilised Dinosaur Bone facilitates connecting with ancient times, people and knowledge. It is an excellent stone for past life work. It increases motivation, determination and energy and increases the ability to memorise. Fossilised Dinosaur Bone aids communication on all levels. It encourages mobility, and stimulates the healing of bones.

Fossilised Shell Healing Energies

Fossilised Shell aids meditation and linking to by-gone spirits. It brings stability to financial situations, especially those connected to business. It encourages those with little confidence to stand up for themselves and to show their potential. It facilitates longevity and helps to develop patience. Fossilised Shell is beneficial for bones and teeth and aids the healing of dis-ease of the ear.

Fossilised Wood Healing Energies

Fossilised Wood encourages a bond with the earth and a feeling of right time, right place. It bestows a pleasing, helpful atmosphere. Fossilised Wood stabilises health, stimulates the metabolism, calms the nerves, reduces obesity and promotes a feeling of well-being.

Fuchsite Healing Energies 

Fuchsite promotes a sense of ones worth and ability to overcome challenging situations.  It is helpful to those involved in both law enforcement and holistic medicine.  It enhances the energies of other minerals.  Fuchsite balances the red and white blood cell count, is beneficial for carpel tunnel syndrome, the spine and muscle flexibility.           

Fulgurite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Fulgurite promotes psychic development and enhances communication on both the physical and astral worlds. It increases concentration. Fulgurite is beneficial for disorders of the ear, nose, throat, colon, alimentary canal and oesophagus.

Fulgurite, from the Latin fulgur, meaning lightning is the name given to rocks, which have been fused on the surface by lightning, and to the characteristic holes in rocks formed in the same way.

The most common type of Fulgurite is the Sand Fulgurite. Sand is super-heated instantly as the lightening strike courses downward into it. This causes the sand to melt and fuse. After cooling, the glass-like hollow tubes (Fulgurites) may be located beneath the surface of the sand, sometimes extending to several feet and usually decreasing in diameter as they descend to depths. Usually the outer surfaces are covered with unfused Quartz sand grains and the inner surfaces and openings of the tubes are usually smooth and glassy.

Rock Fulgurites are formed when lightning strikes the surface of a rock, melting and fusing the surface, and sometimes the interior of the rock (the melting point of Quartz is 2950oF). The colour of the glassy, fused Quartz varies from pale to smokey grey, through to shiny black.

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Galena Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Galena brings harmony to the individual and to the environment and promotes a sense of calm. It benefits the treatment of skin infections and inflammation, and blood circulation and veins. It is an excellent stone for grounding. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY IN ANY FORM.

Galena has the chemistry PbS, Lead Sulphide and is a member of the mineral class Sulphides, Galena group. Its structure is identical to that of Halite, NaCl with both minerals having the same crystal shapes, symmetry and cleavage. Galena may contain up to 1% silver in place of lead, and the large volume of Galena that is processed for lead produces enough Silver as a by product to make Galena the leading ore of Silver. Galena is one of the heaviest materials, having a specific gravity of 7.5+. The Roman naturalist Pliny used the name Galena to describe lead ore.

Crystal habits associated with Galena include the cube, octahedron (and combinations of the two), massive and granular. Sometimes Spinel Twinning occur forming flattened crystals. Crystals are opaque, the lustre is metallic and the crystal system is isometric. The colour is light to dark grey, sometimes with a bluish tint. Minerals associated with Galena include Calcite, Dolomite, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Cerussite and Anglesite. Main locations for Galena include USA, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Zambia and England.

Galena is a natural semiconductor and has played the main part in the enabling the electronic gadgets that surround us today. From the cats whiskers radio of yester year through to telephones, televisions, navigating systems and medical equipment.

Andradite Garnet Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Andradite Garnet facilitates the acknowledgement and understanding of the unknown, including other realms and beings. Its strong energy cleanses the aura and encourages the build up of strength, energy and vitality at all levels. It is a powerful stone that can cleanse anything within its energy field. Do not keep it near any programmed crystals as it may wipe out the programme. Andradite Garnet enhances perseverance, courage, stamina, motivation and determination. It aids the attraction in relationships and an understanding of what characteristics are looked for in a mate and why. It benefits the functioning of the heart, eases back and shoulder pains and reduces abdominal discomfort.

Andradite Garnet has the chemistry Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3, Calcium Iron Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates, Garnet group. It is the Calcium Iron Garnet and forms in contact, or regional, metamorphic environments, possibly from impure siliceous Limestones. Grossular Garnet, the Calcium Aluminum Garnet forms in a similar environment. Andradite is named after the Brazilian mineralogist J. B. de Andrada e Silva (1763-1838) and Demantoid is named after its adamantine lustre.

Andradite has varieties based on colour, Melanite is the black variety, Demantoid is the green variety and Topazolite is the yellow variety. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is isometric.

Minerals associated with Andradite Garnet include Micas, Chlorite, Diopside and Serpentine. Well-known locations for this mineral include Ural Mountains in Russia, Italy, California and Arizona.

Grossular Garnet Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Grossular Garnet encourages taking a positive outlook and taking time for relaxation. It encourages self-confidence and positive ideas. Grossular Garnet fortifies the kidneys, is good for the skin and mucous membranes and is extremely beneficial against rheumatism and arthritis.

Tsavorite provides strength and courage. It fortifies the heart and improves its functioning. It benefits the physical body generally. Tsavorite reduces symptoms of spinal dis-ease, improves posture and reduces pain of the neck shoulders or back.

Grossular Garnet has the chemistry Ca3Al2(SiO4)3, Calcium Aluminum Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates, Garnet group. It forms in contact or regional metamorphic environments, which is similar to Andradite the Calcium Iron Garnet. It is one of the most colourful Garnets. Grossular is named from the Latin grossularia, meaning gooseberry.

In accord with other Garnets, Grossular forms rounded crystals with 12 rhombic or 24 trapezoidal faces or combinations of these, massive and granular. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and the colour may be colourless, yellow, orange, green, red, grey and black. The crystal system is isometric. A vibrant green variety is named Tsavorite, and Hessonite is a red variety. Hessonite is named from the Greek hesson, meaning slight, in reference to the smaller specific gravity.

Minerals associated with Grossular include Mica, Chlorite, Diopside, Calcite, Idocrase and Serpentine. Notable locations include Canada, Mexico, Kenya, Italy and Sri Lanka.

Gem Silica Healing Energies 

Gem Silica heals this-life and past-life traumas, including sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, and removes the unhelpful energies from the emotional layer of the aura.  It prevents this-life traumas from becoming karmic patterns.  Gem Silica promotes self-empowerment, self-confidence and self-esteem, particularly for women, as it connects to the Goddess both within and without.  It is beneficial in healing all female dis-eases and brings contentment and happiness into the lives of women.           

Glauberite Healing Energies 

Glauberite aids recovery from fungal infections.

Goethite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Goethite facilitates communication with the other realms and beings. It aids connecting to the oneness of the Earth and the subtle vibrations form the Earth’s electromagnetic field. It enhances motivation, determination, the will to survive and perseverance. Goethite increases blood flow, strengthens the lower limbs and supports the spine.

Goethite has the chemistry FeO(OH), Hydrated Iron Oxide and is a member of the mineral class Oxides and Hydroxides, Goethite group. It is named after the German poet J. W. Goethe (1749 – 1832) who collected minerals.

Goethite crystal habits include acicular with needle-like crystals, radial, reniform, botryoidal and massive. Crystals are sub-translucent to opaque, lustre is adamantine to silky and the crystal system is orthorhombic. The colour varies through brown, red-brown, yellow-brown, near black and ochre yellow.
Notable deposits occur in England, France, Germany, Canada, Cuba and the USA as well as many iron mines around the world.
Gold Healing Energies 

Gold stabilises, balances and grounds.  It facilitates acting for the highest good and with integrity.  It is a strong all purpose healer.  Gold enhances energies of every level.  It lifts the mood and attracts abundance. 

White Gold is a strong balancer, as it combines the energy of the sun and the moon.  It facilitates opening up spiritually, whilst remaining grounded. 

Goldstone Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Goldstone prompts optimism and an ability to cope. It suggests that even when life is challenging there are bright spots, and the more these are focussed on the easier life becomes.

Red Goldstone encourages positive growth from childhood to adulthood and the knowing of oneself.

Blue Goldstone promotes positive and encouraging expression of the self and others.

Green Goldstone brings balance and love of others and the self.

The name Aventurine derives from the Italian a ventura meaning by chance, in an allusion to the chance discovery of Aventurine Glass or Goldstone at some point in the 18th century. Although it was known first, Goldstone is now viewed as a common imitation of Aventurine and Sunstone. Goldstone is distinguished visually from the latter two minerals by its coarse platelets of Copper, dispersed within the glass in an unnaturally uniform manner. It is usually a golden brown, but may be stained blue to create Bluestone or Blue Goldstone.

Gypsum (Selenite) Healing energies and Mineralogy

Selenite is excellent for clearing and cleansing spaces and auras. It enhances astral travel and connection to the higher Self and spirit guides. It can access past lives. It energises the brain, giving clarity and aiding concentration, a balanced view then results. It relieves tension and balances the body's electrical charge. Selenite is soothing and aids calmness when several people meet. It benefits the nervous system, spine and posture, strengthens teeth and bones, restores elasticity to skin, aids tissue regeneration and helps maintain healthy prostate, testicles and uterus.

Gypsum has the chemistry CaSO4-2(H2O), Hydrated Calcium Sulphate and belongs to the mineral class Sulphates. It is a major rock-forming mineral that is common in sedimentary environments. Gypsum produces massive beds, which form easily from saline water and this may cause it to have inclusions of other minerals or trapped bubbles of air and water.

There are several well-known variety names for Gypsum. Selenite is transparent, colourless to white and occasionally green or orange. Its distinctive pearly lustre led the Greeks to name it moonlight, an allusion to its lustre. A compact fibrous aggregate variety is named Satin Spar and unsurprisingly it has a satin lustre that shows the light moving up and down it.

Alabaster is a fine-grained massive material that has been used for fine carvings since the earliest times.

Crystal habits include tabular, bladed with a slanted parallelogram outline, massive, crusty, granular and fibrous. Notably there are two types of twinning, which are known as swallowtail and fishtail. Commonly, Gypsum is white, colourless or grey but may be shades of red, brown, green and yellow. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous to pearly especially on cleavage surfaces and the crystal system is monoclinic.

Minerals associated with Gypsum include Halite, Calcite, Sulphur, Pyrite and Borax. Gypsum is found world wide, with notable occurrences in Mexico, Sicily and Colorado, USA. Gypsum is named after the Greek gyps, meaning burned mineral.

Some uses for Gypsum include plaster, plasterboard, fertilizer, paint filler and ornamental stone.

Gyrolite Healing Energies 

Gyrolite cleanses, activates and stimulates the healing energies of crystals.  It connects and balances the physical and auric bodies, and energies the meridians, bringing you closer to a perfect state of well-being.  Gyrolite enhances meditation and brings insight and knowledge.  It aligns the spinal column, supports and maintains the cellular and bone structures and stimulates the absorption of calcium. 

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Hanksite Healing Energies 

Hanksite facilitates spiritual development and clears the mind of unnecessary cluster.  Its potent energy clears and cleanses the subtle energy pathways and encourages an even flow of energy.  Hanksite balances the systems of the physical body.

Helidor Healing Energies see Beryl

Hemimorphite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Hemimorphite raises the level of the body’s vibrations, encouraging responding from the Self, rather than ego. It aids connecting and communicating with higher realms, beings and Self. It connects with all levels of the body, both physical and subtle and promotes growth and development on all of these simultaneously. Hemimorphite facilitates the acceptance of previously irritating situations and behaviour and facilitates honest expression. It is excellent for Self-development, but be prepared for a bumpy ride!

Hemimorphite has the chemistry Zn4 Si2 O7 (OH)2 -H2O, Hydrated Zinc Silicate Hydroxide and belongs to the Silicates mineral class, Sorosilicates subclass. Although Hemimorphite is one of the more common Sorosilicates it does have an unusual characteristic, that of polar or hemimorphic crystals from which it gets its name. The crystal structure is such that it produces a different type of termination at each end of the crystal, one end being blunt whilst the other pyramidal. This is not always visible if one termination joins the matrix or another crystal.

Hemimorphite has two common crystal habits. One produces very glassy, clear or white, thin, bladed crystals, often well formed showing many crystal faces whilst the other form produces a blue to blue-green botryoidal crust that resembles Smithsonite or Prehnite. Other colours include green, white, colourless, brown and yellow.

Hemimorphite was originally named Calamine, however this name had been applied to another mineral, Hemimorphite was proposed is now in general use. The name is apt because hemi means half, and morph means shape: an allusion to its dual crystal termination formation. Hemimorphite is strongly pyroelectric and piezoelectric.

Herkimer Diamonds aid spiritual development, clairvoyance and telepathic communication, particularly attuning to another person.  They amplify the properties of other crystals and store information.  Herkimer Diamonds offer protection from harmful radiation and the removal of toxins from the body.  They are very powerful crystals.

Herkimer Diamonds are named because they have the clarity and lustre of Diamonds, however they are not of the Diamond family.  Herkimers are members of the mineral class Silicate.  They form in gases or clays and have growth in two directions, therefore all Herkimer Diamonds are double terminated. 

The name Herkimer comes from Herkimer in New York, where they were first found.

Hessonite please see Garnet

Heulandite Healing Energies 

Heulandite facilitates the acquisition of ancient information by travelling back to Lemuria/Atlantis.  It promotes the use of this old information with new techniques; providing a powerful synergy.  It helps with being unconditional and acting with higher consciousness.  Heulandite disperses growths and enhances weight loss.  It helps those with disorders of the feet, shortness of breath and those recovering from loss.

Hiddenite Healing Energies 

Hiddenite facilitates communication with higher realms and connection to the Universe.  It balances the higher subtle bodies.  It strengthens the intellect and supports the emotions, being particularly helpful when the heart chakra is unbalanced.  Hiddenite benefits the thymus, heart, shoulders and lungs.  It is an excellent balancer of the physical, mental and emotional aspects especially when partnered by his sister, Kunzite.         

Howlite Healing Energies 

Howlite encourages maintaining your focus to reach your chosen goals.  It strengthens the character, bringing out positive traits.  It eliminates pain, stress and rage.  Howlite balances calcium levels in the body and is beneficial for teeth, bones and soft tissues.     

Blue Howlite aids psychic awareness and spiritual development.  It strengthens the character and develops intuition, which brings fresh solutions and the realisation of goals.  It enhances verbal communication and expression.  It has a calming effect on pain, stress and rage.  Blue Howlite helps to balance calcium levels in the body and is beneficial for teeth, bones and soft tissues.  It is soothing for throat conditions and aids communication.          

Hubnerite Healing Energies

Hubnerite aids psychic development.  It increases insight and so assists in significant decision-making on life’s path.  Hubnerite enhances creative thinking. 

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Idoprase Healing Energies

Idoprase promotes loyalty and co-operation.  It boosts creativity and facilitates clear and positive thinking, which leads to following the most beneficial path.  Idoprase reduces symptoms of both anger and depression and increases confidence and self-esteem.  It lessens open skin problems, and aids the assimilation of nutrients. 

Inesite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Inesite facilitates new thinking by opening barriers to explore areas previously locked on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. It promotes innovative planning and action. It helps to put circumstances into perspective. Inesite energises the heart chakra, both physically and emotionally and reduces feelings of burden and inappropriate responsibility. It brings a sense of contentment.
Inesite has the chemistry Ca2Mn7Si10O28(OH)2 - 5H2O, Hydrated Calcium Manganese Silicate Hydroxide and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Inosilicates. It is named from the Greek ines meaning flesh fibres an allusion to its colour.
Inesite crystal habits include prismatic crystals with angled terminations, radial, spherical rounded aggregates, tabular, fibrous and massive. Inesite crystals are translucent, the lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is triclinic. The colour varies through brown, red-brown, pink, creamy-pink and orange.
Minerals associated with Inesite include Rhodonite, Serpentine, Axinite, Rhodochrosite and Apophyllite. Notable deposit locations include Australia, Germany, USA and Mexico.

Iolite Healing Energies

Iolite facilitates spiritual development, particularly in activating the brow chakra, enhancing psychic abilities and assisting astral travel.  It enhances knowledge of ancient wisdom coupled with inner knowing.  It aligns and balances the subtle bodies.  Iolite aids understanding and releasing addictive behaviour (particularly alcoholism).  It helps to acknowledge and express individual strength.  It aids the sinuses and respiratory system and alleviates headaches and fevers.

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Jarosite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Jarosite highlights the shadow side of our being and facilitates acknowledging and assimilating this into our whole being. It is helpful to those with bipolar disorder, and where behaviour or thought is extreme and unhelpful.

The uncommon Jarosite has the chemistry KFe3(SO4)2(OH)6, Potassium Iron Sulphate Hydroxide and belongs to mineral class Sulphates, Alunite group. It has the same crystal structure but different chemistry (isostructural) to Natrojarosite. Jarosite contains potassium in place of Natrojarosite’s sodium and without a chemical test, it is difficult to distinguish the two minerals. To complicate matters further both minerals are isostructural with Alunite KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6, who lends its name to the mineral group to which all three belong.

Jarosite crystals are small and scarce. When they do form, they are tabular to flattened rhombohedral looking crystals, which are actually a combination of two trigonal pyramids. It is more likely to form as earthy masses, crusts, botryoidal or granular in amber-yellow to brown. It is associated with Barite, Turquoise, Galena, Goethite, Limonite, Hematite and other iron minerals. Jarosite takes its name from Barranco Jaroso, southern Spain, where it was found.

Jasper Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Brecciated Jasper brings a sense of balance by aligning the chakras, subtle bodies and physical body and the yin-yang energies. It protects during astral travel. Brecciated Jasper enhances and facilitates communication with animals, particularly for healing. It strengthens commitment to, and achievement of chosen goals. It improves the quality and viscosity of blood and reduces dis-ease of both male and female reproductive organs.

Dalmatian Jasper reminds the individual not only of their personal responsibilities, but also to that of their family worldwide. It encourages co-operation and positive action between members.

Leopardskin Jasper (Rhyolite) enhances self-worth, balances emotions and strengthens spirituality. It helps you to manage challenging situations and has a calming effect. Leopardskin Jasper fortifies natural resistance, reduces symptoms of skin diseases and reduces the formation of stones.

Orbicular Jasper aids acceptance of responsibility and undertaking life’s lessons and tasks. It promotes bringing unresolved issues to conclusion, which helps to bring the body back into balance. It benefits the digestive system, the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of toxins.

Picasso Jasper facilitates the understanding of abstract messages, and helps to bring order to chaotic thinking. It promotes a sense of inner peace and harmony that ripples into others and the environment. It is helpful to those trying to be at peace with past challenges and traumas.

Picture Jasper (Landscape, Kalahari Picture Jasper) carries a message within its picture. This may be on an individual, local or global level. It encourages co-operation and working towards a common goal and provides information on how best to achieve this. In meditation, Picture Jasper provides insights into past and future modalities and situations that are of benefit today.

Polychrome Jasper (Royal Savannah Jasper) promotes balance both of the physical and subtle bodies and of the personal environment. It provides protection on all levels. It increases confidence and assertiveness and brings a sense of acceptance and optimism.

Precious Jasper has the dynamism of Red Jasper, but with a softer energy. It brings an inner knowing of matters connected to the Earth, and a remembrance of past times. When used in meditation it can carry you to new depths, and therefore should be used with care.

Red Jasper aids memorising helpful aspects of dreams. It provides insight into how to ameliorate unjust situations and the determination and willpower to carry out these actions. Red Jasper promotes turning ideas into action. It reiterates taking responsibility for the decisions made. It stimulates the circulation and energy flow.

Sea Jasper (Ocean) provides a connection to life’s natural changes and helps to feel linked into nature’s rhythms. It brings the physical and subtle bodies into balance as well as encouraging a flexible and fluid attitude to situations. Sea Jasper improves the circulation, immune system and digestion. It reduces symptoms of PMT and fortifies the female reproductive system.

Yellow Jasper offers protection during both astral and physical travel. It guards against negativity. It promotes confidence in social settings. Yellow Jasper lifts depression. It benefits the functioning of the liver and fortifies the immune system.

Jasper is a possible birthstone for the month of January and its astrological sign is Leo.

Jasper is a cryptocrystalline variety of the mineral Quartz, which is the most abundant single mineral on earth, making up about 12% of the earth's crust and occurring in a wide variety of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

Quartz varieties may be separated into two main groups that are based on the size of their individual grains or crystals. Cryptocrystalline Quartz has individual crystals that are too small to be easily distinguishable under a normal microscope and macrocrystalline Quartz has individual crystals that are distinguishable with the naked eye e.g. Amethyst, Clear Quartz and Rose Quartz. Cryptocrystalline Quartz may be further divided into two main groups, fibrous and micro-granular. Fibrous cryptocrystalline varieties are commonly referred to as Chalcedony and include Agate, Carnelian and Chrysoprase. Micro-granular cryptocrystalline varieties of Quartz are commonly referred to as Chert, and include Flint and Jasper.

Jasper has the chemistry SiO2 (Quartz) and belongs to the mineral class Tectosilicate. The crystal system is hexagonal; specific gravity is 2.58-2.91 and hardness 6.5 to 7. Jasper’s lustre is described as dull vitreous to greasy and its transparency as translucent to opaque. It shows no cleavage and its fracture is conchoidal. The streak is white. Jasper is formed by the replacement of calcareous rock by silica-rich solutions and by direct marine precipitation of silica gel or organic silica.
Jasper is typically red in differing shades or brown due to Hematite or Goethite impurities, however it can have almost any colour as well as being cloudy, variegated, roughly banded or spotted. Due to these variations, Jasper has many names that it is known by based on such things as colour and patterns, localities e.g. Red Jasper, Picture Jasper. Picasso Jasper resembles the abstract, modernistic look of a Picasso print with its variety of stripes, dots and patches of black, grey and occasionally red colours.

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Kunzite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Kunzite is an excellent stone for meditation. It promotes dedication to give 100% to a chosen task and to compromise where needed, whilst maintaining principles. It aids combining logic with intuition. Kunzite lifts the mood and reduces the effects of depression. It alleviates pain due to sciatica, neuralgia and trapped nerves. It is beneficial for those with epilepsy, sensory organ disorders, joint complaints and heart muscle tension. It is very effective for the heart chakra and works very well with Hiddenite.

Kunzite has the chemistry LiAlSi2 O6, Lithium Aluminium Silicate and belongs to the Silicates mineral class, subclass Inosilicates and Pyroxenes group. Kunzite is the pink variety of Spodumene (The green variety is named Hiddenite). Spodumene is a rock forming mineral found in granites and pegmatites that have other Lithium minerals. Crystal habits include prismatic crystals that are usually flattened and elongated, often with pitted and rough faces.
The pink colour of Kunzite ranges through various shades, which are deeper along the crystal axis, cleavage is perfect in two directions, hardness is 6.5 – 7 and the crystal system is monoclinic. Kunzite is pleochroic, meaning there is a change in the colour intensity when a crystal is viewed from the top or bottom against being viewed from other directions.

This mineral is named after George Kunz, a gemmologist, gem buyer for Tiffany & Co and the author of The Curious Lore of Precious Stones.

Kutnohorite (Kutnahorite) Mineralogy

Kutnohorite (Kutnahorite) has the chemistry Ca(Mn, Mg, Fe)(CO3)2 Calcium Magnesium Carbonate. This rare mineral belongs to the mineral class Carbonates and Dolomite group. It is difficult to distinguish from Dolomite, except for the increased density in Kutnohorite.
Often, Kutnohorite is massive or granular with a white, pale yellow or pale pink colouring. The lustre varies, ranging from pearly to vitreous to dull. The crystals are translucent and the system is Trigonal – Rhombohedral. It is a soft mineral, being 3.5 – 4, Other minerals associated with Kutnohorite are Rhodocrosite and Calcite. Kutnohorite is named after Kutna Hora in the Czech Republic, the place of its discovery in 1901.

Kyanite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Blue Kyanite promotes the recognition of the Self’s ability to co-create, and also acknowledges the potential consequences. It encourages rational and logical thought and self-awareness. It is an excellent stone for facilitating meditation. It aligns the major chakras as well as bringing a sense of calm and inner peace; thus freeing from stress. Kyanite enhances communication, particularly releasing stored words. It improves mobility and dexterity and benefits the functioning of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, upper lungs, jaws and arms. It is particularly beneficial for dis-ease of the neck, throat and vocal chords. When Blue Kyanite is used in conjunction with other Kyanite varieties enhances and magnifies their combined energies.

Black Kyanite facilitates past life recall and aids positive dreams and remembering them with the purpose of acknowledging and understanding the lessons for this life. It opens, balances and cleanses the chakras, meridians and nadis, increasing energy on all levels. Black Kyanite is protective and brings a sense of security. It increases motivation, determination and willpower. When Black Kyanite is used in conjunction with other Kyanite varieties enhances and magnifies their combined energies.

Kyanite has the chemistry Al2 SiO5, Aluminium Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates. Kyanite is a polymorph (a mineral having the same chemistry as another(s) mineral, but with a different crystal structure) with Andalusite and Sillimanite.
Kyanite has an unusual characteristic. It has different levels of hardness within the same crystal! The long axis has a hardness of 4.5 axis, whereas across the long axis its 6.5.

Often the colour of Kyanite is a stunning electric blue, however it may be blue, white, grey, green or black. Colouring may not be consistent throughout the crystal, which may have streaks or blotches. Crystals are transparent to translucent, the lustre is vitreous to pearly and the crystal system is triclinic. Crystal habits include flat, pinacoid dominated, prismatic crystals often embedded in metamorphic rocks and Quartz veins. Minerals associated with Kyanite include are Biotite, Staurolite, Garnets and Quartz. Sometimes it is intergrown with Staurolite. Locations where it is found include Brazil, North Carolina and Georgia, USA, Switzerland, Russia, Serbia, India and Kenya.

Kyanite is named after the Greek kyanos meaning blue. In addition, it is known as Disthene. Kyanite is used in the manufacture of spark plugs.

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Labradorite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Labradorite helps develop intuition, mediumistic abilities and the ability to see auras. It cleanses balances and protects the aura. It stimulates the imagination and enthusiasm, and enhances patience. It encourages an optimistic outlook and promotes looking forward. Labradorite alleviates colds, rheumatic illnesses and gout and can help reduce blood pressure.

Labradorite has the chemistry Ca(50-70%) Na(50-30%) (Al, Si)AlSi2 O8, Calcium Sodium Aluminum Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, sub-class Tectosilicates and group Feldspars. Labradorite is a member of the plagioclase series of minerals, which comprises of Feldspars that range in chemical composition from pure NaAlSi3 O8 (Sodium, Aluminum, Silicon) to pure CaAl2 Si2 O8 (Calcium Aluminum, Silicon). To be defined as Labradorite it must contain 50-70% Calcium in the Sodium/Calcium position of the crystal structure.

Although Labradorite can look plain and dull, when moved, it flashes glorious colours. This manifests because of a play of light across cleavage planes and in sliced sections. This play of light is called labradorescence (after the mineral itself). This occurs because Labradorite has two distinct layers made through temperature changes in its growth. When light enters the mineral it is refracted back and forth through the deeper layers. This slows the light wave down and changes the wavelength and therefore the colour of the light ray, so that it is different from that which entered the mineral. The colours seen include vibrant blues, violets, greens, golds and oranges.

Habits include well-formed coarse-sized crystals, anhedral to subhedral granular crystals in the matrix, and striated parallel lines on the crystal surface or cleavage face. Colour is grey, colourless, white, light green, lustre is dull to vitreous and crystals are transparent to translucent. Cleavage is perfect in one and good in another direction forming nearly right-angled prisms, fracture is conchoidal and hardness is rated as 6 – 6.5. The crystal system is triclinic.
Minerals associated with Labradorite include Biotite, Pyroxene and Hornblende. Notable locations include Scandinavian Peninsula and Labrador, Canada, after which it is named.

Lapis Lazuli (Lazulite) Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Lapis Lazuli enhances spiritual development by promoting self-awareness and honesty (being true to the Self), and behaving from these higher concepts. It is a highly protective stone. It is excellent for meditation (place on third eye or above the crown). Lapis Lazuli helps with problems of the neck, vocal cords and larynx. It lowers blood pressure and regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland.

Lazulite (Lapis Lazuli) has the chemistry (Mg, Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2, Magnesium Iron Aluminum Phosphate Hydroxide and belongs to the mineral class Phosphates. It is easily confused with Lazurite and Azurite, particularly when looking at colour only, however Azurite is reactive to acids, and Lazurite forms different crystals to Lazulite.

Lazulite is a rock, not a mineral, as it is a complex aggregate of other minerals. The deep blue colouring of Lazulite varies from stone to stone and is dependant on the specific proportions of the minerals it contains. These minerals are Hauynite, Sodalite, Noselite and Lazurite, which is an amorphous mixture of Hauynite and Sodalite. Calcite is always present. It usually contains golden coloured flecks of pyrites. The white flecks are usually Calcite. The deep blue colour is mainly due to the presence of Hauynite.

Lazulite is in a solid solution series (a set of two or more minerals that have some elements that substitute freely for each other) with the mineral Scorzalite. Lazulite is rich in Magnesium whilst Scorzalite is rich in Iron. The rarer Scorzalite tends to be darker, less transparent and denser than Lazulite.

The colour of Lazulite ranges from a gorgeous, dark azure-blue through to pale blue, lustre is vitreous to dull, specimens are translucent and the crystal system is monoclinic. Habits include well-shaped monoclinic dipyramidal to tabular crystals, granular and massive. Cleavage is distinct in one direction, fracture is uneven and hardness is 5.5 – 6.

Lazulite has been known since ancient times, its historical source being high in the Badakhshan mountains in north-eastern Afghanistan where it has been worked for over 6,000 years. It is opaque and slightly soft, so is rarely faceted. Its name derives from the Latin lapis, meaning stone, and the Persian lazhward, which means blue.

Minerals associated with Lazulite are Andalusite, Brazilianite, Corundum, Garnets, Kyanite, Muscovite, Quartz, Rutile, Siderite and Wardite. Notable locations include Western Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, California and Yukon Territory, Canada.

Larimar Healing Energies

Larimar encourages spiritual development and brings inner peace.  It is an excellent stone to use in meditation, connecting to Lemuria, dolphins and angels.  It enhances feminine energies in both genders and facilities linking with Universal energies.  Larimar releases feelings of anger, pain and guilt and brings a sense of calm, peace and inner contentment. It aids both constructive and creative thinking.  It encourages self-healing, dissolves energy blocks and stimulates the brain.  It benefits the throat chakra and aids verbal communication.

Lepidolite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Lepidolite facilitates the transformation of outdated thought and behaviour patterns into those that are helpful and encouraging, thereby creating feelings of self-love, hope and acceptance. It helps to release negative energies on both personal and environmental levels, and to bring in a sense of calmness and order. Lepidolite aids spiritual development and facilitates astral travel. It reduces symptoms of tendonitis, assists the nervous system and stabilises blood flow.
Lepidolite has the chemistry KLi2Al(Al, Si)3O10(F,OH)2, Potassium Lithium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide Fluoride. It is member of the mineral class Silicates, sub class Phyllosilicates and the Micas group.

Lepidolite crystal habits include tabular to prismatic with prominent pinacoid terminations, and micaseous (sheet forms), lamellar or granular. Lepidolite, along with other Micas, has a layered structure of Lithium Aluminum Silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions. Single large plates of Lepidolite are referred to as books, due to the layers of sheets (pages) that go to make them up. Lepidolite crystals are transparent to translucent with a vitreous to pearly lustre and the crystal system is monoclinic. They may be colourless, white, lilac, pale pink or occasionally grey or yellow.

Minerals associated with Lepidolite include Quartz, Feldspars, Elbaite and other Lithium bearing minerals such as Tourmaline, Amblygonite and Spodumene. Notable locations for Lepidolite include Brazil, Russia, USA and many African localities.

Limonite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Limonite aids the development of psychic abilities, especially understanding of Otherworlds and communication with Ethereal beings. It is highly protective against both physical and psychic negativity. It grounds, and calms erratic thoughts and behaviours. Limonite increases energy levels and motivation. It facilitates the efficiency of the endocrine system and is beneficial for the blood and lungs.

Limonite is a hydrated iron oxide mineral, a minor ore of iron and a source of ochre and umber pigments. It forms yellowish earthy coatings or brown to blackish, stalactitic, grapelike, or fibrous masses and concretions. It is not a true mineral, being a mixture of similar hydrated iron oxide minerals, a large percent of which is Goethite. Limonite forms mostly in or near oxidized iron and other metal ore deposits, and as sedimentary beds.

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Malachite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Malachite aids recovery from illness. It is a powerful healing stone, and may be placed on the affected area to absorb illness, whether physical or emotional. It removes inhibitions, raises the spirits, simplifies problems and brings fresh optimism. Malachite is particularly good for rheumatism, asthma, menstrual problems, teeth and liver activity (detoxifying). It aids dreaming. Malachite is a very powerful stone. It digs deep and works fast. It identifies its goal and Works to achieve it in as shorter time as is possible. It is not concerned whether the time or pace suit the person. With this in mind, I would suggest that you work with Malachite sparingly and only when you are sure you are ready to move on. N.B Use Malachite with care and under no circumstances take it internally in any form due to its Copper content.

Malachite has the chemistry Cu2(CO3)(OH)2, Copper Carbonate Hydroxide and is a member of the mineral class Carbonate. It is a significant Copper ore. It often displays fabulous, exotic bands of light and dark green, which form unique designs. The polished pieces really show off these amazing patterns, which are so distinctive that Malachite is probably one of the easiest minerals to recognise. The banding occurs due to subtle changes in the oxidation states of the surrounding pore waters. Crystalline Malachite is dark green only and no banding is present.

Malachite often combines with other minerals including Azurite and Chrysocolla. It is found in many locations worldwide particularly the Congo, Namibia, Russia, Mexico, Australia, England and the USA. Malachite is a named after the Greek word for the green herb, mallow.

Manganvesuvianite Mineralogy

Manganvesuvianite has the chemistry Ca19Mn3+(Al,Mn3+,Fe3+)10(Mg,Mn2+)2Si18O69(OH)9 Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Aluminum, Iron, Silicon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. It belongs to the mineral class Silicates, Subclass Sorosilicates, Group Vesuvianite. It forms as hydrothermal alteration of primary Manganese ore and is found in vugs and veins.

Typically, the crystals of Manganvesuvianite are translucent to opaque, small, dark maroon-red to black individual, prismatic, terminated crystals in groups and the crystal structure is tetragonal – dipyramidal. Fracture is subconchoidal, lustre is vitreous and hardness in the 6 – 7 range. Manganvesuvianite is named after its relationship to Vesuvianite and Manganese.

Marble Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Marble enhances meditation and brings total recall of dreams. It helps to activate the unused portions of the mind and provokes feelings of compassion and caring. Marble lowers fevers and increases the body’s ability to process calcium. Marble is associated with the astrological sign of Gemini.

Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, either Limestone or Dolostone. The metamorphic process causes a complete recrystallisation of the original rock into an interlocking mosaic of Calcite and/or Dolomite crystals. The temperatures and pressures necessary to form Marble usually destroy any fossils and sedimentary textures present in the original rock.

The characteristic swirls and veins of many coloured Marble varieties are usually due to various mineral impurities such as clay, silt, sand, iron oxides, or Chert, which were originally present as grains or layers in the limestone. Green coloration is often due to Serpentine resulting from originally high Magnesium Limestone or Dolostone with Silica impurities. These various impurities have been mobilized and recrystallised by the intense pressure and heat of the metamorphism.
The word Marble derives from the Greek marmaros, meaning shining stone. It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications.

Mariposite Healing Energies

Mariposite facilitates a flexible approach to situations and helps in adapting to new situations easily.

Melanite please see Garnet

Merlinite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Merlinite holds the whole knowledge of all those who have worked with nature and the elements in the past and combines this with cosmic information. This makes this stone very powerful! It may aid access to the Akashic records and communication with those in other dimensions, facilitate astral and time travel, provide links to past, present and future lives, and raise the body’s vibration through insight and releasing of negative or unhelpful energies. If allowed to carry out its thorough work plan, Merlinite balances dualities such as internal and external worlds, yin and yang energies and earth and cosmic frequencies.
Merlinite (Psilomelane) has no fixed chemistry, however Ba(Mn+2)(Mn+4)8O16(OH)4 Barium Manganese Oxide Hydroxide is used often. It belongs to the mineral group Oxides and Hydroxides and is a mixture of several minerals, primarily Romanechite. It is still an important ore of manganese, which is an essential ingredient in steel and other alloys.

Merlinite is often banded with grey Pyrolusite, forming alternate layers of metallic grey and sub-metallic black material with colours ranging from iron-black to bluish black to steel grey. Although these two minerals are similar, both producing tufts of hair-like aggregates, the sub-metallic lustre of Merlinite distinguishes it from Pyrolusite. Other associated minerals include Barite, Hematite, Quartz, and other manganese oxide minerals. Crystal habits include massive, fibrous, botryoidal, columnar, stalactitic, concretionary, powdery and earthy. Crystals are opaque.

Meteorites Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Meteorites aid communication with distant world, whist retaining a connection with the earth. They enhance meditation and feelings of tranquillity.

A meteor is a bright streak of light in the sky that is produced as matter in the solar system falls into Earth's atmosphere. This temporary incandescence is a result of atmospheric friction, which typically occurs at heights of 80-110 kilometres (50-68 miles) above Earth's surface.

A meteoroid is matter revolving around the sun or any object in interplanetary space that is too small to be called an asteroid or a comet (even smaller particles are called micrometeoroids or cosmic dust grains). A meteorite is a meteoroid that reaches the surface of the Earth without being completely vaporised.

The average meteoroid enters the earth’s atmosphere at between 10 and 70 km/sec! However, all but the very largest decelerate rapidly to a few hundred km/hour due to atmospheric friction and hit the earth with very little impact. Meteorites weighing hundreds of tons are the ones that form craters.

The name meteor is derived form the Greek meteoron, meaning phenomenon in the sky.

Mica Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Mica enhances the assessment of others characters, whether they are being truthful and honest. It aids insight and the development of the brow chakra (third eye). Mica lights the way of your sacred contractual path and supports you in following it. It lifts the mood and develops compassion towards others. It increases physical strength and benefits mental processes.

Muscovite Mica (Potassium Aluminium Silicate Hydroxide Fluoride) is found in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. It has a layered structure of Aluminium Silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions, which produce the perfect cleavage of Muscovite. The cleavage sheets of Muscovite are durable and have high heat and electrical insulating properties. They are used to make many electrical components. Often it is associated with other minerals.

Monazite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Monazite aids the development of insight to the Self. It enables recognition of the cause of any dis-ease and makes possible letting go. It comforts in times of bereavement and loss, encouraging appropriate release of tears whilst bringing a sense of calm and peace. Monazite is a good pain-reliever and may help in a reducing diet.

Monazite is a Cerium Lanthanum Thorium Neodymium Yttrium Phosphate. It varies in colour from yellow to brown or orange-brown.

It is actually three different minerals technically, however because of a lack of great differences between them they are referred to as one mineral, Monazite. It is a primary ore of several rare earth metals most notably Thorium, Cerium and Lanthanum, which are metals used in various industrial and are considered quite valuable. Thorium is a highly radioactive metal and could be used as a replacement for Uranium in nuclear power generation!

Monazite is highly radioactive, and may be metamict, a condition that results from the destructive effects of its own radiation on its crystal lattice. The effect can destroy a crystal lattice completely while leaving the outward appearance of the crystal unchanged. The radioactivity of monazite has been used as an aid in radioactive dating.

Moonstone Healing Energies

Moonstone is a stone of new beginnings.  It aids intuition and psychic abilities.  It is essentially a feminine stone, (having strong affiliations with the moon) and is connected with the female reproductive cycle and fluid imbalances.  Moonstone releases tension and stabilises the emotions.  It is helpful for conception, pregnancy and childbirth and can relieve symptoms of PMT.            

Rainbow Moonstone shares the gentle, yet powerful energies of the moon and as such connects to nature’s rhythms.  It emphasises the fluidity of life as it ebbs and flows.  It helps to link to intuition and develop psychic awareness.  Rainbow Moonstone brings a sense of optimism and hope, and balances the emotions.  It helps ameliorate the symptoms of PMT and balances hormonal cycles.  It activates and strengthens the pineal gland.

Morganite Healing Energies see Beryl

Mother of Pearl Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Mother of Pearl aids intuition, psychic development, insight, and connections to ancient worlds. It is connected to both the sea and the moon and promotes an understanding of life’s rhythms and natural changes. It is highly protective on all levels, particularly of children. Mother of Pearl purifies the environment, transmutes unhelpful energies and attracts abundance. It lifts the mood and reduces feelings of stress. It lowers blood pressure, aids vision and eases dizziness and nausea. Mother of Pearl refers to the iridescent substance that forms the lining of the shells of some fresh-water and some salt-water molluscs. It is a secretion of the mantle, composed of alternate layers of calcium carbonate and conchiolin. Some of the main sources are the pearl oyster, found in warm and tropical seas, freshwater pearl mussels, and the abalone.

Moqui Marbles Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Moqui Marbles (Mochi) balance chakras and enables blocked energy to be released. They ground, protect and absorb negative energy. They balance yin and yang energies. Moqui Balls ensure smooth adaptations of new environments and situations. They facilitate intuition and connect with spirits and guides. They reduce pain anywhere on the body.

Moqui Marbles (Moqui Balls, Thunderballs or Shaman Stones ) are usually smooth, elliptical or round balls of compacted sandstone, which are encased in an outer layer of hematite. They range in size from that of marbles to tennis balls and are 130 to 155 million years old. In the Hopi language, the word Moqui means dearly departed one. Legend says that the departed ancestors of the Hopi Indians played games with these marbles in the evening when spirits were allowed to visit the earth. When the sun rose, they had to return to the heavens, so they left the marbles behind to let their relatives know they were happy.

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Natrolite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Natrolite facilitates connecting with personal spirituality. It aids the development of the Self and acknowledges the shadow side. It reduces the swelling in oedemas.
Natrolite has the chemistry Na2Al2Si3O10-2H2O, Hydrated Sodium Aluminum Silicate and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Tectosilicates, Zeolite group.

Although Natrolite may form as nodules, fibrous and massive crusts, it is noted for radiating sprays of thin acicular crystals with pyramidal terminations. Natrolite is a sodium Zeolite and is closely related to Scolecite, a calcium Zeolite, and Mesolite, a calcium and sodium Zeolite. All three minerals are referred to as chain or needle Zeolites, because their structure of chains of silicate tetrahedrons is aligned in one direction to form long, thin, needle-like crystals. Natrolite crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous to dull and the colour is clear, white or pale yellow and brown. The crystal system is orthorhombic.
Minerals associated with Natrolite include are Quartz, Apophyllite, Heulandite and Stilbite. Countries where Natrolite is found include India, USA and South Africa.

Nautilus Mineralogy

Nautilus is any of five species of a primitive marine mollusc that belongs to the only surviving genus of the nautiloids, which inhabit the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They were the largest predators in the seas of the Ordovician period, 510 million years ago. The nautilus has simple, lensless eyes, unlike other cephalopod molluscs such as the octopus and squid. It also has two pairs of gills rather than one pair, and has up to 90 tentacles arranged in two rings around the mouth. It has a smooth, coiled shell, up to 28 cm (11 in) in diameter.

The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl and is separated into a series of progressively larger compartments, the most recently formed of which is inhabited by the animal. The chambers are filled with gas and liquid. The walls (septa) dividing the chambers are pierced by a thin strand of mantle tissue (siphuncle) connected to the nautilus. Gas and liquid exchange occurs through the siphuncle, and the nautilus can adjust the content of each chamber thus regulating its buoyancy. Little is known about the behaviour and life cycle of the nautilus, other than during the day it rests on the bottom of the ocean at depths ranging to 600 m (2,000 ft). At night, it swims about by forcing water through a primitive funnel; it eats diatoms, shrimps, fish, and algae. When the animal is feeding, its tentacles are extended to catch whatever swims into them; the tentacles are small, contractile, and adhesive but have no suckers.

Nebula Healing Energies

Nebula is one of the more recently discovered stones and is full of energy and power for Now. It harmonises energies and brings awareness of the Self’s integral part in the cosmic whole. It is a potent healing stone. It is able to release all that is not helpful to the development of the higher Self and then enabling helpful thought and behaviour patterns to replace those released. Only use this stone if you are ready to undergo significant changes in your perceptions, ideas, opinions and behaviour!

Nephrite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Nephrite gives a high level of protection on all levels and is particularly suitable for children. It balances yin and yang energies. It balances the emotions, reduces tension and facilitates inner peace. Nephrite enhances relationships, including those with the Self, bringing acceptance of the whole Self. It is beneficial for kidney and liver function and expedites the removal of toxins from the body. It helps during childbirth.

Nephrite has the chemistry of Calcium Magnesium Iron Silicate Hydroxide. Nephrite is a variety of the mineral, Actinolite and one of two minerals called Jade, the other being Jadeite. The Nephrite variety is composed of fibrous crystals inter-twinned in a tough compact mass and is different from other Actinolite varieties. In fact, the compact Nephrite variety of Jade is extremely tough and is actually stronger than steel! It was used by early civilisations for their weapons and cutting tools. Later Jade became highly valued and was made into religious ornaments. Nephrite is more abundant than Jadeite and has fewer colour varieties, ranging from creamy white to green only, while Jadeite can have the full range of Jade's colours.

Neptunite Healing Energies

Neptunite aids the development of communal works, particularly those that have become stuck.

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Obsidian Healing Energies

Obsidian is not a true crystal as it formed too quickly to produce a crystalline structure; it is in fact a natural glass, however it does have powerful energies.

Black Obsidian protects against psychic attacks; reflecting the negative energies back to the sender. It expands consciousness leading to acceptance and understanding of other world phenomena e.g. other dimensions, higher beings, astral travel. It is an excellent stone for meditation and facilitates the integration of the shadow side to the self. Black Obsidian removes energy blocks caused through trauma (physical, emotional or mental) and it reduces pain and tension. It is beneficial in most cases of circulation disorders.

Blue Obsidian enhances verbal communication. It aids the development of telepathy and divination (e.g. Tarot Cards). It adds focus to astral travel and protection to physical travel. Blue Obsidian assists with other healing energies (e.g. Reiki). It is beneficial for eyes and speech, can alleviate pain and bring clarity to disorders of the mind.

Mahogany Obsidian stimulates growth on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. It provides strength when it is needed and facilitates the realisation of aspirations. It eliminates blockages and so relieves tensions.

Silver Sheen Obsidian facilitates meditation, awakening of inner knowing and astral travel, where it ensures safe return to the physical body. It identifies and shows all sides of the self, including the shadow side and encourages patience.

Smokey Obsidian see Apache Tear

Snowflake Obsidian encourages integrity and perception. It dissipates shocks, traumas and fears. It helps in cases of addictions and aids the removal of restricting behaviour patterns. Snowflake Obsidian reduces pain and tension and encourages the healing of wounds following an injury. It improves the circulation, thus providing warmth for chronically cold hands and feet.

Okenite Healing Energies

Okenite enhances a sense of the higher self. It purifies the charkas and the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual bodies. It facilitates the means to channelling sacred writings. It removes obstacles on life’s path and promotes the recognition of learning opportunities. Okenite helps with the connection to, and healing of, your inner child. It lessens the ageing processes. It stimulates blood flow and circulation in the arms. It reduces fevers and nervous stomach disorders.

Onyx Healing Energies

Onyx builds confidence and assertiveness and encourages self-actualisation. It enables hearing inner guidance. It helps with overcoming grief. Onyx aids left brain mental processes. It is beneficial for ear and eye problems and the nervous system.

Opal Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Generally, Opal has a gentle, yet powerful energy. It promotes honest representation of feelings and increases a sense of optimism. It facilitates positive dreaming and connecting to higher aspects of the self. It encourages psychic awareness and the use of intuition.

Andean Opal promotes acting for the highest good. It aids and protects during astral travel. It benefits functions of the heart, lungs and thymus gland and reduces symptoms of water retention.

Blue Opal has a fluid energy that connects to the fluid systems of the body, bringing them into balance. It facilitates psychic awareness and developing insight. Blue Opal aids voicing opinions and emotions and brings a sense of peace and calm. This is a great crystal for putting on the third eye for meditation or on the throat chakra to aid expression.

Dendritic Opal has a soft, spongy energy that helps to keep a sense of reality during times of challenge and unrest. It focuses on action for the highest good and gives confidence to achieve this. Dendritic Opal aids physical and spiritual growth. It balances the body, and particularly helps the nervous system. <P>Fire Opal facilitates a greater understanding of the Self and helps with finding our spiritual path. It energises and motivates, particularly at challenging times. They enhance meditation. Fire Opal benefits red blood cells and the blood system, lifts depression, apathy and lethargy and builds hope and energy.

Rose Opal has a gentle, loving energy. It protects the heart chakra following emotional challenges. It builds and supports self-love, belief and confidence and enhances the ability to build relationships. Rose Opal heals on the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual levels. It stimulates the circulation and benefits the lungs, spleen and heart.

Opals may develop crazing if they are over exposed to the sun and if there is sufficient water loss then the opalescence is reduced. Do not cleanse in salt. It is one of the birthstones ascribed to Libra (September 23 – October 23) and to the 14th and/or 18th wedding anniversary.

Opal has the chemistry SiO2 - nH2O; Hydrated Silicon Dioxide, although it is primarily SiO2 with varying amounts of water from 5-10% plus. It is a member of the mineral class Mineraloids because its structure is not truly crystalline. However, it does possess a structure that consists of random chains of silicon and oxygen packed into miniscule spheres. Often, these spheres are irregular in size and inconsistent in concentration, although in precious Opal, they are organized more into pockets of approximately equal size and regular concentration. These pockets have the effect of diffracting light at various wavelengths, creating the beautiful colours for which Opal is known. Each pocket produces a different colour, with a different intensity depending on the angle from which a viewer sees it. The common Opal lacks this opalescence.

The colours of Opal can range through white, colourless, pale yellow, pale red, grey or black when impurities are common. The diffraction seen in precious Opal can cause flashes of any colour of the rainbow. Specimens are transparent to translucent and lustre is vitreous to pearly. A crystal system does not apply because Opal is amorphous.

Habits include massive, cavity-fillings such as in fractures and geodes, nodular, reniform or as a replacement of other minerals and wood. A crystal system does not apply because Opal is amorphous. Cleavage is absent, fracture is conchoidal and hardness is 5.5 – 6.
Opal has been mined for centuries, at least since Roman times when they extracted the Opal from areas now within the Czech Republic. The Aztecs made use of local Mexican sources, as did the Spaniards when they exported the material back to Europe. Today most precious Opal comes from Australia with significant sources from Mexico and the Western United States. The name Opal probably is derived from the Sanskrit name for precious stone, upala or from the Latin word opalus, which means seeing jewel.

Minerals associated with Opal include Chert (a form of microcrystalline Quartz) and volcanic rocks. Notable locations include Western USA, Mexico, Australia, England and the Czech Republic.

Orthoceras Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Orthoceras facilitates connections to the young Earth and past lives in ancient civilizations. It brings stability, organization, and harmony to the home and enhances businesses whatever there size.

Orthoceras (pl Orthocerids) is an ancestor of the squid and octopus. It is a primitive member of the Phylum Cephalopods and is the most common of the straight Palaeozoic Cephalopods. The word Orthoceras means straight horn, and if you look at one you can see why they were given that name. They are cone shaped, consist of a central siphuncle filled with calcareous deposits, and have transverse ribs. Their age is Lower Ordovician through Upper Triassic, which means that they are approximately 400 million years old! Orthoceras is the name for European species, many of which are found in Morocco; those found in North America are called Michelinoceris.

Orthoclase Mineralogy

Orthoclase has the chemistry KAlSi3O8, Potassium Aluminum Silicate and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Tectosilicates, Feldspar Group. Orthoclase is named after the Greek orthos and kalo meaning right and I cleave, an allusion to Orthoclase’s good cleavage in two directions, which form almost right angled prisms.

Feldspar has two main groups, Plagioclase Feldspars (Sodium Aluminum Silicate) and Alkali (K) Feldspars (Potassium Aluminum Silicate). Orthoclase belongs to the latter group and is a polymorph (sharing the same chemistry but having a different structure) as the other members, Microcline, Sanidine and Anorthoclase. Orthoclase is the main K-Feldspar of granites and syenites, which cooled moderately quickly, whereas Sanidine and Anorthoclase are common constituents in extrusive igneous rocks (e.g. Rhyolites), where the rock cooled more quickly. Notable locations include Austria, England, ant the USA, however there are many more.

Crystal habits of Orthoclase include blocky or tabular crystals, which are near rectangular or square with slightly slanted dome and pinacoid terminations and twinning is common. Crystals are usually opaque, may be translucent or rarely transparent, lustre is vitreous and the colour is white, clear, yellowy, pink, greenish or shades of red, orange or brown. The crystal system is monoclinic. Some crystals show opalescence and are then referred to as Moonstone.

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Pearl Healing Energies

Pearl is sacred to many lunar deities and is a lucky charm, particularly for those born under the astrological sign of Cancer. It encourages a pure heart and mind and removes negativity in all forms from your life. It protects from psychic attacks. Pearl benefits the aura, removing unhelpful energies and bringing in light energy. It releases emotional stress, calms and brings inner peace. It aids digestion and the immune system and. Cleanse frequently.

Pearlspar Healing Energies

Pearlspar facilitates psychic development, particularly enhancing the third eye. This aids new thinking and opens new avenues of opportunity. It aids assimilation of new information. Pearlspar brings a sense of hope and optimism, lifting the mood and increasing self-belief.

Peridot Healing Energies

Peridot encourages detachment from outside influences and living true to the Self, bringing a sense of peace and contentment. It dissipates stored anger and aids self-forgiveness. Peridot is a potent detoxifier, optimises the functioning of the liver and gallbladder, stimulates the metabolism, and reduces skin problems and respiratory dis-ease.

Petalite Healing Energies

Petalite has a very high vibration frequency. It facilitates spiritual and angelic communication and connection with universal energies. It aids meditation and provides understanding of messages received. It energises all aspects and levels of the body and also of the environment. Petalite balances the endocrine system and promotes the healing of AIDS and cancer. It particularly benefits eyes, lungs, intestines and cells in general.

Pharaoh Stone Healing Energies

Pharaoh Stone facilitates communication with both ancient civilisations and individual deities who have knowledge that is now ready to be understood and used. It connects the energies contained in the earth to those of the universe, melding them into a single energy. It balances the subtle bodies, aids intuition and develops the crown and soul star chakras. Pharaoh Stone repels unhelpful energies and attracts helpful ones. It brings a sense of hope and optimism and lifts the mood, thus reducing both stress and depression. It aids mobility, particularly of the hips, knees and ankles.

Phenacite (Phenakite) Healing Energies

Phenacite (Phenakite) has the highest crystal vibration as yet known and can amplify the energies of other crystals. It facilitates connection with the highest realms and beings, and promotes growth into ascension. It enables access to the Akashic Records as an aid to healing, Phenacite connects directly with the individual chakras, particularly the higher ones. It works to the Spiritual Law of as above so below, and works most effectively with those who have raised their vibrational rate.

Picturestone Healing Energies

Picturestone emphasises the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. It facilitates the acceptance of changes in one’s life, whether chosen or not. It is a grounding stone, which helps you to keep in touch with what is possible and achievable. It reduces feelings of resentment, guilt sadness attached to both the past and the present. Picturestone encourages opening up, creativity and lateral thinking. It aids the skin, hair and large intestine and speeds the healing of fractured bones and wounds.
Pietersite Healing Energies

Pietersite enhances meditation, astral travel and soul work. It promotes the linking of universal and natural energies, which aids light-workers wishing to help the earth. It clears confusion, aids coping and helps mental processes and concentration. Pietersite renews and purifies the physical body. It stimulates the pituitary gland thus aiding growth, metabolism, blood pressure and body temperature, and reduces respiratory dis-ease.

Pipestone Healing Energies

Pipestone enhances the connection to ancient Native American traditions and legends, in particular the Minnesota Native tribes. It is seen as a representation of All That Is, the sacredness and oneness of all life.

Poldervaartite Mineralogy Poldervaartite has the chemistry (Ca,Mn++)2SiO3(OH)2 Calcium Manganese Silicon Hydrogen Oxygen and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subgroup Nesosubsilicates. It is an extremely rare mineral, found in pockets in massive manganese ores in a bedded manganese ore deposit. Poldervaartite was discovered at the Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese fields and subsequently in the NChwaning mine in 2002. The last pocket was found in 2004.

Typically, Poldervaartite forms as prismatic single crystals, wheat-sheaf crystal group, or spheroidal aggregates. Many specimens have crystals bundled together into radiating colloform aggregates, whilst others consist of spheres composed of numerous stacked stubby crystals, with a myriad of sharply defined crystal faces on the outer surface. The colour of the crystals is colourless, milky-white, pinkish and tan and there is a vitreous lustre. Poldervaartite is named after Arie Poldervaart (1918-1964), Professor of Petrology, Columbia University, New York, USA.

Pop Rocks Healing Energies

Pop Rocks (similar to Boji Stones) align and balance the subtle bodies and chakras by using a ‘male’ and ‘female’ stone. They clean, charge and fill voids in the aura. They are an excellent source of energy and good stones for grounding. Pop Rocks help reduce pain and are a good for general healing and regeneration.

Prehnite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Prehnite facilitates the development of channelling and divination. It removes avoidance, helping to accept truths, even of unpleasant or ‘forgotten’ experiences, whilst offering protection. It promotes dreaming, and remembering and understanding the dreams. Prehnite enhances analytical thinking and increases perception levels. It stimulates the metabolism of fat, the regeneration of processes of the body and removes of toxins.

Prehnite has the chemistry Ca2 Al2 Si3 O10(OH)2, Calcium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Phyllosilicates. It is named after the Dutch Colonel, H. Von Prehn (1733-1785).

Crystal habits of Prehnite include globular, spherical, nodular, concretionary, radial, reniform and stalactitic formations and rarely tabular or pyramidal individual crystals. Occasionally, it forms as an epimorph (a crystal growth over the surface of another mineral) over Laumontite with the latter mineral often dissolving leaving the hollow Prehnite crust. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous to pearly and the colour is pale green to yellow-green, grey, white or colourless. The crystal system is orthorhombic.

Sometimes Prehnite is referred to as a Zeolite, as it is found with Zeolites often. However, this is not correct, as Zeolites are members of the subclass Tectosilicates whereas Prehnite is a member the subclass Phyllosilicates. There are some similarities, for example, Prehnite can give off water when heated, and it is formed following low-grade metamorphism usually from hydrothermal solution. However, unlike Zeolites, Prehnite cannot gain back water.

Minerals associated with Prehnite include Datolite, Gyrolite, Fluorapophyllite, Quartz, Calcite, Copper, Pectolite, Stilbite and other Zeolites. Well-known locations for Prehnite include Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, USA, Bombay, India, Scotland, Namibia, China and France.

Prophecy Stones Healing Energies

Prophecy Stones bring people together for a common goal, particularly to benefit others or the planet. The stones pull the individual energies together, making them extremely powerful. The Stones aid meditation, astral travel, access to the Akashic records and visions of the future. Prophecy Stones intensify insight, intuition and psychic abilities. They bring a sense of balance to the body, integrating the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual layers. They aid the healing of dis-eases of the blood and respiratory systems.

Purpurite Healing Energies

Purpurite aids the development of spiritually through insight and encourages the growth and understanding of the Self. It promotes and supports breaking out of addictive, self-limiting or destructive behaviours and unhelpful external restraints. It facilitates speaking one’s Truth with authority and confidence. Purpurite cleanses the aura and subtle bodies. It draws financial and material prosperity. It is helpful for wounds and bruises, and balancing the fluids within the body.

Pyrite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Pyrite has strong male yang energy and increases intellectually thinking and memory. It focuses immediately on the parts that are unbalanced (physical, mental or emotional) and helps uncover the cause of the dis-ease. Pyrite lifts the mood when feeling despondent or despairing. It increases energy levels, strengthens the meridian system and protects the energy fields. NB Can irritate if worn in direct contact with the skin.

Pyrite has the chemistry FeS2, Iron Sulphide and belongs to the mineral class Sulphides, Pyrite group. It is found in sedimentary, magmatic, metamorphic, and hydrothermal deposits. Pyrite is named from the Greek pyrites lithos, meaning stone, which strikes fire, an allusion to the sparking, produced when Iron is struck by Pyrite. Sometimes Pyrite is referred to as Fools Gold.

Pyrite is a polymorph of Marcasite. This means that they both have the same chemistry, but different structures and therefore different symmetry and crystal shapes. Often it is difficult to distinguish between Pyrite and Marcasite.

Pyrite crystal habits include the cube, octahedron and pyritohedron (a dodecahedron with pentagonal faces), nodules, massive, reniform, druse, stalactitic and striated. The Pyrite Sun is a flattened, striated nodule. Pyrite crystals are brass-yellow in colour, opaque with a metallic lustre. The crystal system is isometric.
Minerals associated with Pyrite include Quartz, Calcite, Gold, Sphalerite, Galena and Fluorite, among many others. Notable locations include USA, Peru, Germany, Russia, Spain, and South Africa.

Pyromorphite Healing Energies

Pyromorphite activates and stimulates personal energy on all levels. It removes blockages, particularly creative ones. It motivates to take action to achieve set goals. It enhances the energies of other minerals. Pyromorphite attracts financial abundance and wealth. It is beneficial for gums and assimilating B vitamins. It eases chills and cleanses the blood. N.B. Do not ingest in any form.

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Quantum Quattro Silica™ Healing Energies

Quantum Quattro Silica™ is a mineral combination of royal blue Shattuckite, mid blue Chrysocolla, forest green Dioptase, Smokey Quartz and pale green Malachite. Therefore, it combines the energies of these crystals with much more besides, and is considered a Master Healer. It is thought that this stone has been revealed to us now as we approach 2012, the start of the Mayan 6th World and Ascension. In preparation for this, it restructures the immune system by working within the DNA, to open meridians and other fine gateways and paths to accommodate and work with the new, high frequency energies.

Quantum-Quattro facilitates the healing of mental and emotional past trauma triggered by loss and grief and releases associated blocks in all levels of the body. It aligns, strengthens and balances all the subtle energy bodies. This stone brings mental clarity and focus, is an excellent conduit to access higher realms and beings and strengthen spiritual development.

Quartz Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Alluvial Quartz is often clear quartz that has found its way to a river where it is naturally tumbled; it is usually polished, with the underside left , which gives the piece the appearance of looking through the surface of the ocean and seeing the sea bed.  They sometime have inclusions such as Actinolite and Chlorite. 
Alluvial Quartz energy is similar to that of Clear Quartz, however it has a gentle rhythm of its own and facilitates connection and development of intuition, psychic awareness and insight.                                       

Aqua Quartz reduces feelings of stress and calms the emotions. In times of challenge, it gently offers reassurance and hope and brings to the surface that which needs to be expressed. It aids digestion, reduces inflammation of the intestines and ameliorates disorders of the throat.

Blue Quartz awakens the third eye and connecting to your intuition. It provides support and comfort during times of distress, and the motivation to complete long-standing tasks. It helps to build a positive view of self and increase confidence. It enhances communication and benefits throat disorders and circulation.

Candle (Pineapple) Quartz aids communication with higher and otherworldly realms when held during meditation. It holds knowledge and information that it will impart to the right person. Candle Quartz helps to retain control when many things are happening at once.

Chalcedony Quartz helps balance energy on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. It encourages goodwill; alleviating irritation, hostility and melancholy. It encourages assimilation of minerals, increases mental stability and reduces symptoms of dementia. Chalcedony Quartz provides energy, strength and vitality, particularly in connection with spiritual growth.

Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal) facilitates healing, personal growth and spiritual development. It re-connects with inner levels of being and the aura and stimulates energy flow through the meridians. It creates carrier waves of pure energy and transfers intelligent encoded information to the bloodstream. Clear Quartz transmutes unwanted information trapped in bones, tissues and unconscious and restores the energy levels. It creates harmonious brain activity. It relieves and releases stress and helps to prevent burn-out and exhaustion. It provides focus and amplifies energy, including that of other crystals and of healing energy. The list goes on and on, in fact Clear Quartz can do almost anything!

Chlorite Quartz is a very powerful healing stone, having the combined properties of both Clear Quartz and Chlorite.  It purifies, cleanses and balances the aura, chakras and meridian systems.  It reduces anger and exasperation, bringing a sense of agreement and co-operation.  Chlorite Quartz aids meditation and communication with higher realms.  It increases assimilation of Vitamins A and E, calcium, iron and magnesium, eliminates toxins and reduces feelings of physical pain.                                                       

Orange River Quartz aids the acceptance of the Self’s journey, by facilitating insight and Self-realisation.  It aligns the lower chakras, strengthens energy levels and increases willpower and vitality.  It clarifies thought processes and aids decision-making.   Red Orange River Quartz improves the body’s oxygen supply, absorbs iron, and stabilises health in general.  It is an excellent grounding stone.     

Quartz Harlequin (Lepidocrocite) aids communication with higher realms and beings and enables telepathic transmission on all levels.  It enhances meditation and psychic awareness.   It activates clears and energies the higher chakras.  Harlequin Quartz lightens your outlook by bringing a sense of optimism and fun.  It benefits blood circulation and strengthens the heart muscle.

Red Quartz has a unique three-faced point. It provides strength, energy and motivation. It has a strong earth connection and enhances any work with herbs and the like. It aids the production of red blood cells and increases the circulation.

Rose Quartz facilitates unconditional love of the Self and of others and develops self-esteem. It promotes and supports openness, empathy, sensitivity and honesty. Rose Quartz is an excellent crystal for relationships and romance. It stimulates blood circulation, fortifies the heart and increases fertility for those wanting a child.

Rutilated Quartz brings hope. It lifts the mood and has an anti-depressive effect; reducing feelings of anxiety and severe tension. It promotes expansive thinking and the removal of unnecessary restrictions. Rutilated Quartz aids respiratory diseases, particularly bronchitis. It stimulates the regeneration power of all cells, energy flow and body growth.

Smokey Quartz protects from the effects of radiation (put next to your computer, T.V., mobile phone etc) and from other negative energies. It is beneficial during times of grief or challenges. It promotes a relaxed attitude, reduces the predisposition to stress, and encourages realistic choices. It aids concentration. Smokey Quartz reduces pain and cramps, particularly in the back. It fortifies the nerves and it treats all kinds of addictions (e.g. smoking, alcohol drinking and drug taking). It is very good for grounding and centring.

Star Quartz (Hollandite) facilitates connection and communication with other worlds and higher realms. It is an excellent stone for meditation. It brings a sense of Oneness and completeness.

Tourmalated Quartz (Schorl) encourages a sense of neutrality and a relaxed attitude, by discharging tension and reducing feelings of stress. It protects from negative thoughts (from the self and others) and stimulates clear, logical and rational thought processes. Tourmalated Quartz alleviates pain and encourages the formation of scars. It neutralises radiation energy. It is excellent to use for healing when you want to add some support or protection alongside the use of Clear Quartz.

Yellow Quartz aids spiritual development. It projects inner positive energies to the external world and increases the ability to get on with others. It enhances self-confidence and self-acceptance. The paler Yellow Quartz increases enthusiasm, motivation and joy, while the darker colours increase ambition.
Quartz has the chemical formula SiO2 Silicon Dioxide, is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Tectosilicates, Quartz group. It is the most common mineral on the Earth’s surface, being found in nearly every geological environment and is at least a component of almost every rock type. In addition, Quartz is the most varied in terms of varieties, colours and forms because of the abundance and widespread distribution of Quartz. This is due to the unique structure of Quartz, which involves corkscrew (helix) chains of silicon tetrahedrons that take four tetrahedrons in order for repetition (three turns). Each tetrahedron is essentially rotated 120 degrees. Quartz can produce both left and right-handed crystals depending on the direction of the rotating helix.

The larger crystals of Quartz are glassy to vitreous and transparent to translucent, however cryptocrystalline forms are usually waxy to dull, occasionally vitreous and can translucent or opaque. Quartz is piezoelectric which means that when a crystal is heated, compressed or vibrated a different electrical charge will form at opposite ends of the crystal, an electrical potential. Conversely, if an electrical potential is applied to the crystal, it will vibrate.

As you would expect crystal habits are extremely variable. The most common habit, and most familiar perhaps, is the hexagonal prisms terminated with a six-sided pyramid, in actually two rhombohedrons. This is the generator crystal formation. Crystal lined rock with just the pyramids showing, known as druse, is common, also. There are a multitude of possible massive habits including botryoidal, globular, stalactitic and crusts of agate as seen in vugs. Crystals frequently twin; a famous twinning habit is the Japanese twin, where two crystals contact at a 90º angle. Quartz crystals may also contain certain unusual growths. One is a sceptre, where the top of a crystal bulges out from the rest of the crystal, and another is a phantom, where one crystal forms over another, leaving a ghosted form inside.

Quartz can be almost any colour, with Clear quartz being the most common, followed by Milky Quartz. The purple variety is known as Amethyst, pink as Rose Quartz, black-brown as Smokey Quartz and yellow-orange as Citrine. There are more variety names given to Quartz than any other mineral.

There are numerous minerals associated with Quartz including Amazonite, Tourmalines especially Elbaite, Pyrite, Rutile, Zeolites, Fluorite, Calcite, Gold, Muscovite, Topaz, Beryl, Hematite and Spodumene. Hematite forms an incrustation pseudomorph over Quartz crystals, which causes a crystal to become opaque and reddish brown, and occasionally gives the crystal a multicoloured, iridescent effect.

Quartz is an important mineral with numerous uses. Sand, which is composed of tiny Quartz pebbles, is the primary ingredient for the manufacture of glass. Clear Quartz has many electronic uses; it is used as oscillators in radios, watches, and pressure gauges. Quartz is also used as an abrasive for sandblasting, grinding glass, and cutting soft stones.

Clear Quartz is used in the study of optics. Quartz is essential in the computer industry as the silicon semiconductors are made from it. Quartz is important in the production of soaps and ceramics.

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Reitvasmaakite Healing Energies

Reitvasmaakite combines the energies of Fluorite and Amethyst and has its own unique energy, to bring to Light warriors.  The conductivity of Fluorite speeds, directs and focuses the higher vibrational energy of the Amethyst. This facilitates a deeper and more intense understanding of our soul purpose.  It opens up new possibilities of communicating with beings in other dimensions, understanding the meaning of that communication and taking any appropriate action.  It may enable or add extra meaning to astral travel, moving from one time to another.  Working with this crystal appears to be the next step in reaching Ascension, following on from Super Seven, Lemurians etc. 

Green Fluorite helps to ground excess energy and dissipate emotional trauma.  It protects against computer and electromagnetic stress.  It relieves stomach and intestinal disorders and infections and is beneficial for teeth and bones.  Green Fluorite strengthens and protects the heart chakra.  

Amethyst aids meditation and encourages spiritual insight, honesty, inspiration and intuition; opening perceptual awareness.  It supports those freeing themselves from addictions, particularly of alcohol.  It brings comfort during times of sadness, grief and loss.  Amethyst reduces tension, relieves headaches, lessens pain and swellings from injuries and reduces symptoms of lung and intestinal dis-eases.  It is an excellent pain reliever and facilitates healthy sleeping patterns (great for insomniacs).          

Rhodochrosite Healing Energies

Rhodochrosite promotes a positive and loving attitude and encourages spontaneous, lively and active expressions of feelings.  It encourages dynamism, motivation and action leading to success.  Rhodochrosite eases emotional pain and facilitates emotionally healing.  It strengthens self-esteem and confidence.  It benefits the circulation, blood pressure, kidneys and reduces the pain of headaches.  

                                                           
Rhodolite Healing Energies

Rhodolite promotes stability and resolution.  It is beneficial for the endocrine glands ands and the digestive system. 

Rhodonite Healing Energies

Rhodonite enables resolutions of past grievances, and supports current and future friendships.  It releases stuck negative emotions and enables clear thinking whatever the situation.  Rhodonite is an excellent first aid stone for healing wounds including stings.  It is beneficial for auto-immune disorders, stomach dis-ease, multiple sclerosis, the heart and circulation.  It can aid fertility.              

    
Ruby Healing Energies

Ruby enlivens and promotes enthusiasm for life and focuses away from anything that is unhelpful.  It promotes self-protection and coping, particularly in challenging situations.  It provides financial stability.  Ruby can reactivate the heart chakra following a deep or prolonged emotional closedown.  It benefits the spleen, adrenal glands and circulation and aids fertility.         

Ruby in Zoisite Healing Energies

Ruby in Zoisite facilitates spiritual development and past life memory.  It enables individuality whilst connecting to both the rest of humanity and the cosmos.  It empowers the subtle bodies.  It aids fertility and potency, regenerates cells and enhances the immune system.               

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Salrose Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Salrose (Sphaerocobaltite) strengthens commitment to spiritual development. It increases motivation and determination along one’s chosen path and boosts the ability to overcome challenges. It facilitates deeper understanding of the Self. Salrose aids healing of all kinds on all levels through amplifying positive energies and is particularly good for children. It brings peace and resolution to inner child hurts. It benefits the heart and the immune system and promotes the healing of tissue and bone.

Salrose (Sphaerocobaltite) is a Cobalt Carbonate, in the mineral class of Carbonates and the sub-class of Calcites. It is renowned for its beautiful colour, which is the result of the presence of the Cobalt. Unlike many pink Calcites, true Sphaerocobaltite has a small, but significant amount of Calcite and the colouring effect of the Cobalt is amplified. This mineral is found as crusts and small crystals in many cobalt ore locations around the world and is often associated with Malachite.

Septarian Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Septarian speeds up spiritual development. It brings emotional stability, consistency and self-trust. It increases the ability to overcome challenges. It encourages the transformation of ideas into action by amplifying energy, mastery and success. Calcite stimulates the metabolism and benefits the immune system and the heart. It enhances growth in children. It alleviates skin and intestinal conditions and encourages healing of tissue and bone. In addition, Septarian promotes assertiveness linked with a flexible attitude. It aids decision-making by providing insight and the acceptance of differing solutions.

Septarians were formed approximately 110million years ago, when the Gulf of Mexico reached what is now southern Utah. Decomposing sea (shell) life, killed by volcanic actions had a chemical attraction for the sediment around them, forming mud balls. Tide and wave action rolled the balls around, increasing the size of many of them. As the ocean retreated, the balls were left to dry and crack. Because of their Benonite content they also shrank, trapping the cracks inside. Then they were covered with sediment. The ocean returned depositing shell life above the balls. As this decomposed Calcite from the shells was carried down into the cracks, Calcite crystals were formed. A thin wall of Calcite was transformed into Aragonite, dividing the clay exteriors from the centres. They fluoresce under black or ultra-violet lamps.

Skutterudite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

NB This mineral contains arsenic – Do Not Ingest.

Skutterudite has the chemistry CoAs3, Cobalt Arsenide and is a member of the Sulphides mineral class. It is the cobalt-rich end member of a series (Smaltite, Chloanthite, or Ferro-Arsenite) in which Nickel or Iron replaces part of the Cobalt. It is named after its locality, Skutterud, Norway. Skutterudite crystal habits include octahedron and pyritohedron, which are often in a massive form, or granular, usually as anhedral or subhedral in matrix. The crystals are opaque, lustre is metallic and the crystal system is isometric. The colour of Skutterudite is white to steel grey. Minerals associated with Skutterudite are Erythrite and Annabergite and other Cobalt and Nickel Sulphides and Arsenides, for example Cobaltite. Significant sources for Skutterudite are Norway, Ontario and New Jersey, as well as other Cobalt mines.

Selenite please see Gypsum

Smaragdite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Smaragdite expands, balances and develops the subtle bodies. It offers a high degree of protection on all levels, strengthens wanted traits and releases unwanted ones. It encourages leaving that which is no longer helpful and moving to newer, beneficial beliefs and behaviours. It facilitates well-being and general good health and particularly aids the immune system.

Smaragdite has the formula Ca2Mg3Si8O22(OH)2Fe2+2. It is an emerald green variety of Actinolite and owes its colour to a faint chromium content. The Actinolite group of Magnesium-Iron gems includes Tremolite and Smaragdite. Tremolite is Actinolite that contains more magnesium. Smaragdite is the variety of Tremolite containing Chromium. It is a green foliated kind of amphibole, observed in eclogite (a rock consisting of granular red garnet, light green Smaragdite, and common Hornblende) and some varieties of gabbro. It is named from the word Smaragdos, which means emerald, in reference to its colour.

Smithsonite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Smithsonite facilitates development of all the main chakras and Heart, Throat and Third Eye in particular. This aids insight, intuition, (especially through dreams) empathy and expression. It supports positive leadership and new beginnings of all kinds. It is beneficial for the immune system problems, sinus problems and digestive ailments. It also helps attract new friends.

Pink Smithsonite’s gentle, energy helps heal all stress related conditions and can help with recovery from a nervous breakdown. Its gentle presence is good for convalescence and for providing a buffer against life's problems.

Blue Smithsonite eases the birthing process and comfort to the new born.

Smithsonite has the chemistry (ZnCO3) Zinc Carbonate and is in the mineral class of Carbonates and the group of Calcite. Smithsonites silky to pearly lustre sets it apart from other minerals, as it is very unusual. Colours vary from the well-known apple green to blue-green colour through purple, lavender, yellow, white, tan, brown, blue, orange, peach, colourless, pink and red, and all of them look good. Smithsonite forms in dry climates as a weathering product of primary Sulphide Zinc ores such as Sphalerite, and it is still and important, if minor, ore of Zinc.

Often Smithsonite is botryoidal in habit (similar to in appearance to a bunch of grapes). In addition, it may have habits more typical of the Calcite group including rounded rhombohedrons and scalenohedrons, many of which come from the famous mines of Tsumeb, Namibia and the Broken Hill Mine in Zambia. The Tsumeb specimens are coloured by trace amounts of Cobalt and can have some exotic colours. Smithsonite is named after James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian Institution.

Sodalite Healing Energies

Sodalite promotes idealism and the search for internal and external truth.  It encourages staying true to your convictions and frees from restrictive ideas.  Sodalite is beneficial for the throat, larynx and vocal cords, lowers blood pressure and stimulates the absorption of fluids.    

Silver Healing Energies

Silver cleanses on the mental, emotional, and physical levels.  It provides a balanced overview of situations, enabling positive decision-making.  It soothes and calms the emotions.  Silver reduces inflammation, fever and nervous system stress.  It is beneficial to the pituitary gland. 

Spinel Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Spinel is a potent healing crystal for all levels and layers. It facilitates the removal of blockages, activates the new positive energies and renews tired or worn out cells. Spinel helps us to face challenges and to see the positive in people and situations.

Red Spinel increases willpower, motivation, competitiveness and the will to survive.

Blue Spinel aids expression and creativity in any way. It is an excellent detoxifier.

Spinel has the chemistry: MgAl2O4 Magnesium Aluminium Oxide and belongs to the mineral class Oxides, Spinel group. Often, Spinel is mistaken for, or replaces, Ruby. The two minerals are chemically similar, Ruby being aluminium oxide, whilst Spinel has magnesium in addition, and both obtain their red colouring from Chromium.

Typically, Spinel forms in octahedrons, however it is known for a rarer, complex type of twinning to which it lends its name, the Spinel Twin Law. Crystals are transparent to translucent and sometimes nearly opaque. Spinel is commonly red and more rarely green, blue, purple, brown or black. Associated minerals include Calcite, Dolomite, Corundum and Garnets.

Stibnite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Stibnite gives a powerful loving energy, aiding creativity and intuitive actions. It is a strong activator for the heart chakra and helps to ground this energy to the Earth plane. It enhances astral work, aiding astral projection and protecting the astral body during its journey. Stibnite helps strengthen ligaments and remove toxins from the body. It helps rejuvenate the taste buds.

Stibnite has the chemistry Sb2S3, Antimony Sulphide and belongs to the mineral class Sulphides. Stibnite is named after the Greek stimmi or stibi meaning antimony and the Latin stibium.

Stibnite crystal habits include prismatic (similar to slender prisms), striated with parallel lines on the crystals surface, bladed or acicular that may be bent or curved due to twinning, and granular as anhedral or subhedral crystals in matrix. The crystals are opaque, lustre is metallic and the crystal system is orthorhombic. Stibnite ranges in colour through lead-grey, steel-grey to black. Minerals associated with Stibnite include Quartz, Calcite, Gold and Arsenopyrite. Well-known locations where the mineral is found include China, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Peru and South Africa.

Stromatolites Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Stromatolite has an ancient and earthy energy that facilitates communication with ancient civilisations and deities, and those from the Otherworld. For some people, it can become a gateway to accessing the Akashic records. It aids past life recall and accessing the root beginnings of beliefs and behaviours. It breathes life into new endeavours and increases motivation and determination.

It helps the recovery from chronic illness, and encourages cellular regeneration. It is beneficial to the circulatory system, lungs, blood flow, and particularly the pineal gland.

Stromatolites are named from the Greek words strōma meaning mattress, bed or stratum and lithos meaning rock. They were built by living microorganisms, especially cyannobacteria, (primitive organisms lacking a cellular nucleus know as prokaryotes) that thrived in warm aquatic environments and built reefs, similar to today’s coral. Cyannobacteria were the dominant life form on Earth for over 2 billion years and it is thought that their photosynthetic activity began to produce and supply oxygen into the atmosphere 3,500 to 2,500 million years ago! They released mucus from their cell and caught fine granules of minerals suspended in seawater. The granules with calcium carbonate dissolved in seawater and produced a thin layer of sediment or calcium carbonate deposition, resulting in the Stromatalite formation.

Fossil Stromatolites constitute the earliest record of life on Earth and can be traced back 3.5 billion years to the early Archean eon. Although now nearly extinct, Stromatolites are still forming today in a few places, including Antarctica, Australia and England.

Stilbite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Stilbite gives a powerful loving energy, aiding creativity and intuitive actions. It is a strong activator for the heart chakra and helps to ground this energy to the Earth plane. It enhances astral work, aiding astral projection and protecting the astral body during its journey. Stilbite helps to strengthen ligaments and to remove toxins from the body. It helps rejuvenate the taste buds.

Stilbite has the chemical formula NaCa2Al5Si13O36 -14H2O, Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminum. It is a member of the mineral class Silicates, sub-class Tectosilicates and the group Zeolites. Stilbites structure is typical of a Zeolite that allows large ions and molecules to reside and to travel into and out of the crystal structure. This structure contains rings of Alumino-Silicate tetrahedrons oriented in one direction and this is what produces Stilbite’s prominent pinacoid faces with their unique lustre and its perfect cleavage.

Stilbite commonly forms crystals inside the petrified bubbles (vesicles) of volcanic rocks that have undergone some metamorphism. Occasionally Stilbite may display a rare formation of crystals that aggregate together to form a structure resembling a wheatsheaf with several crystals stacked parallel to each other and fanning out at the top and bottom whilst the middle remains thin. Sometimes cruciform twinning occurs. Typically, its crystals have a pearly lustre and a hint of pink.
Other minerals associated with Stilbite are Apophyllite, Babingtonite, Calcite, Heulandite, Natrolite, Quartz and other Zeolites. Stilbite occurs in several locations including India, Scotland, Iceland, and Canada.

Sturmanite Mineralogy

Sturmanite has the chemistry Ca6(Fe, Al, Mn)2(SO4)2(B(OH)4)(OH)12 - 26H2O, Hydrated Calcium Iron Aluminium Manganese Sulphate Tetrahydroxoborate Hydroxide, is in the mineral class Sulphates and group Ettringite. It forms as a precipitate from hydrothermal solutions. In fact, four out of every five atoms in this mineral is either a part of a water molecule or an hydroxide, making this mineral nearly all water!

Sturmanite is a rare and attractive mineral, having bright, well-shaped yellow-orange crystals with a good lustre. Often these are classic hexagonal prisms, topped by a hexagonal pyramid, which may be truncated by the flat face of a pinacoid. It is rare to see crystals more than 0.25 of an inch long. Acicular, platy and fibrous forms are seen also. Sturmanite is difficult to distinguish from its cousin, Ettringite.

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Talc Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Talc eases skin inflammation of all kinds, reduces diahorrhea and stomach cramps (Do Not Ingest)

Talc (aka Soapstone) is a soft Magnesium Silicate Hydroxide mineral and is a heat, acid and electrically-resistant stone. It is widespread, often occurring in limestone formations, eroded clays, and in metamorphosed schist and gneiss strata where it forms either thick veins or as a mass of stone. Although it is sometimes mistaken for Dolomite, Talc is easily distinguished from other rocks by its soapy or greasy feeling when rubbed and by its softness; it has a hardness of 1 on the Mohs scale.

Talc is a secondary mineral formed by mineralisation that occurs deep beneath the earth's crust. It is generally found in metamorphic rocks where water charged with carbon dioxide has decomposed overlying minerals rich in Magnesium, Silicate, and Calcium. Trapped in open eroded pockets of rock formations located thousands of feet beneath the ground, this mineral-rich sludge undergoes a dramatic change in to the mineral Talc, facilitated by the intense pressure and a range of extreme temperatures generated by the magma core below.

Usually, Talc forms foliated, radiating scales resembling rosettes as well as compact masses. Its colours range through white, brown, green, or blue tints. It can be splintered into large thin sheets with a pearly lustre. When held against a bright light, the sheet is either transparent or translucent with a milky background.
Talc has many uses including counter tops, electrical switchboards, carvings, as an ingredient in paints, rubber, roofing materials, ceramics and insecticides, and of course in talcum powder.

Tanzanite Healing Energies

Tanzanite stimulates the throat, third eye and crown chakras, increasing spiritual development, intuition and insight.  It aids linking with higher realms and beings as well as other dimensions.  It offers protection whilst undertaking spiritual advancement.  Tanzanite brings a sense of calm and peace, both for the individual and the environment.  It is beneficial for the skin, and sores. 

Tektites Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Tektite encourages gathering of knowledge throughout life and aids insight to life’s purpose. It balances the masculine and feminine sides of the personality, promoting growth. It provides a means of communication with otherworldly states. Tektite strengthens your energy field and attracts others of similar frequency. It reduces fevers and may balance the circulation. In some cases, it has been used in psychic surgery. It is a useful stone for meditation.

Tektites, named from the Greek tektos, which means molten, are pieces of glass, which form when a large meteorite strikes the Earth. They are found in only a few regions on Earth, known as Tektite strewn fields. Although Tektite glass looks similar to Obsidian glass, it is differentiated by their colour and chemical composition.
There are two forms of Tektites. The more common form referred to as splash-form Tektites have aerodynamic shapes such as spheres, tear-drops, dumbbells, and disks. The other variety is referred to as layered Tektites, are found in abundance only in southeast Asia. They have fragmented shapes and commonly display layering and variations in bubble content. They contain more water, and were heated to lower temperatures than the splash-form Tektites.

The colour of Tektites ranges from colourless, green, yellowish green, brown, grey and black. The pieces are transparent to sub-translucent and the lustre is vitreous on fracture surfaces. The outer surfaces of Tektites may be smooth, grooved, etched or rough with some having bubbles that are commonly arranged in swirls.

Topaz Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Blue Topaz links to the Angelic realms and ancient wisdom. It is calming, inspiring and uplifting. It lessens throat disorders and aids communication and expression. Blue Topaz soothes the whole body and helps reduce stress.

Clear Topaz encourages self-confidence and the use of your own talents and skills, in a magnanimous manner. It enables plans to be actioned, and reduces self-imposed restrictions. Clear Topaz fortifies the nerves and helps at times of nervous exhaustion. It stimulates the appetite, and activates all the metabolic processes.
Green Topaz refreshes at a fundamental level, bringing a sense of wonder, freshness and joy. It brings strength to those who have struggled over long periods of life’s challenges and facilitates a genuine peacefulness. It gentle reminds you to be kind to yourself. Green Topaz aids the function of the lungs and heart, aids the assimilation of nutrients and encourages lymph drainage.

Imperial Topaz facilitates a connection with your higher Self, an understanding of who You are truly and aids the development to Enlightenment. It clears the pathways of the meridians and nadis cleanses the chakras. It builds confidence in self-ability and showing this appropriately. It aids formulating ideas and provides the confidence to achieve these. Imperial Topaz boosts the nervous system and helps states of nervous exhaustion. It enables the metabolism to work at optimum and stimulates the appetite

Pink Topaz brings a sense of hope and optimism. It gently comforts and soothes, especially emotionally. It encourages and supports loving your Self, and thereafter others. Pink Topaz encourages good blood flow and aids the function of the heart.

Yellow Topaz revitalises all aspects of both the physical and subtle bodies, bringing a sense of power, vitality and energy. It enhances the emotional and mental states. Yellow Topaz aids the function of liver, gall-bladder, spleen, pancreas, stomach skin and nervous system. It is beneficial for those with eating disorders.

Topaz is the birthstone for those born in November. The Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god, Ra and made amulets of Topaz for his protection of them. The Romans thought similarly, connecting the stone to their sun God, Jupiter. Mythology says that Topaz dispels enchantments and increases strength and makes its wearer invisible in times of emergency

Topaz has the chemical formula Al 2 SiO 4 (F, OH) 3, Aluminum Silicate Fluoride Hydroxide and belongs to the Silicates mineral class, subclass Nesosilicates. Topaz is not only the hardest Silicate mineral but also one of the hardest of all minerals.

Topaz colours range through clear, yellow, orange, blue, green, and red, and crystal habits include prismatic, granular and massive. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is adamantine to vitreous and the crystal system is orthorhombic. Cleavage is perfect in one direction, fracture is conchoidal and hardness is 8. Associated minerals of Topaz include Tourmalines, Quartz, Micas, Brookite, Cassiterite and Fluorite.

Torbernite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Torbernite stimulates the higher chakras and aids communication with angelic realms. It facilitates finding your true path to learn the lessons for this life. It brings a sense of peace and contentment.

N.B. Remember, this is a radioactive mineral and should be stored away from other minerals that may be affected by radioactivity and of course, human exposure should be limited.

Torbernite has the chemical formula Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2-10H2O, Hydrated Copper Uranyl Phosphate, belongs to the mineral class of Phosphates and group Autunite/Torbernite. It is named after the Swedish chemist, Tornbern Bergman (1735 – 1784).

Torbernite is a Uranium bearing mineral whose structure is composed of Phosphate tetrahedrons linked to Uranium-oxygen groups that form distorted octahedrons. Both of these lie in sheets that are weakly held together by water molecules. This structure produces the tabular habit, the one perfect direction of cleavage and the relative softness.

Crystal habits of Torbernite include tabular square crystals dominated by two pinacoid faces, formations in parallel growths (looking like a stacked book), and as crusts, micaceous, foliated and scaly aggregates. Commonly crystals are translucent to opaque, occasionally transparent, the lustre is vitreous to pearly and the crystal system is tetragonal. The colour varies from dark to light green.

Minerals associated with Torbernite include Autunite, Uranophane, Uraninite and other Uranium minerals. Notable locations for Torbernite are Cornwall, England, North Carolina and Utah, USA, Shaba, Zaire, Germany and France.

Torbernite can lose water and convert to a different mineral called Meta-Torbernite, mineral group Meta-Autunite/Meta-Torbernite. The change to Meta-Torbernite will often produce a pseudomorph i.e. an atom by atom replacement of one minerals chemistry to form another mineral, which leaves the crystal shape of the lost mineral intact. Torbernites conversion is less dramatic, involving the lose of a few water molecules only. However, the conversion is irreversible and ongoing, therefore collection specimens of a certain age are almost certainly partially to totally converted. Fine Torbernite specimens should be stored in a closed container to avoid water loss.

Tsavorite please see Garnet

Turquoise Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Turquoise encourages the recognition of your own responsibility for situations, and emphasises the self-creation of your own destiny. It balances mood fluctuations and promotes inner calm, intuition and foresight. It refreshes and energises when tired and lifts the mood when feeling down. Turquoise reduces symptoms of rheumatism, gout, stomach problems and viral infections and neutralises acidity. It increases muscular strength, regeneration, and brain activity. It alleviates pain and cramps, and is an anti- inflammatory and detoxifier.

Turquoise has the chemistry CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8*5(H2O), Hydrated Copper Aluminum Phosphate and is a member of the mineral class Phosphates. It is a secondary mineral found in copper deposits. It is named after the country Turkey, where it was brought first into Europe.
Usually Turquoise crystal habits are massive, forming indistinguishable masses, and mostly cryptocrystalline (only seen through a microscope) forms as concretionary and encrustations. Crystals are opaque, lustre is dull to waxy and the crystal system is triclinic. Turquoise is one of the minerals that have given its name to a colour; however, colour may range through shades of blue, blue-green, green and grey, which may change with exposure to oil from the skin. Sometimes Howlite is dyed to imitate Turquoise.

Minerals associated with Turquoise include Pyrite, Limonite and Quartz. Notable locations include USA, Australia, Iran, Afghanistan and other countries in the Middle East. Mined since 6000BCE by the ancient Egyptians and worked into ornaments by Native Americans and Persians, Turquoise is still as popular today.

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Unakite (Epidote) Healing Energies

Unakite encourages a positive, realistic self-image, aids reaching desired goals and helps to achieve innate potential.  It is a good stone for meditation.  It promotes emotional recovery following severe illness, exhaustion and trauma, including depression.  Unakite fortifies the body through stimulation of the liver and assimilation of nutrients in the small intestine.  It stimulates the immune system and prompts the healing processes.

Uvarovite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Uvarovite (Garnet) stimulates and aids the development of the heart chakra, and subsequent behaviour enhances positive relationships and ends unhelpful ones. It promotes a feeling of peace, inner contentment and being at one with one’s Self. It sharpens the intellect, providing greater focus and understanding. Uvarovite invites prosperity and abundance, being a financial lucky charm for business and work. It aids the detoxification of the body, making room for positive changes.
Uvarovite has the chemistry Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3, Calcium Chromium Silicate and belongs to the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates, Garnet group. Uvarovite is formed from the metamorphism of impure siliceous Limestones and other rocks that contain Chromium, as are all the Calcium Garnets. It is the only consistently green Garnet, as well as being the rarest.

In accord with other Garnets, Uvarovite forms rounded crystals with 12 rhombic or 24 trapezoidal faces or combinations of these, massive and granular. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and the colour is bright green. The crystal system is isometric.

Minerals associated with Uvarovite include Chromite and Serpentine. Notable locations include Finland, Russia, South Africa and Spain. It was discovered in 1832 and is named after Count Sergei Semenovitch Uvarov (1765-1855), a Russian political leader and amateur mineral collector.

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Vanadinite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Vanadinite enhances the mental processes. It is very good for meditation (either to empty the mind or to develop physic powers). It reduces the urge to overspend. Vanadinite encourages order and focus in life and aids decision-making. It is helpful for treatment of exhaustion, breathing disorders, asthma and bladder dis-ease.

Vanadinite has the chemistry Pb5(VO4)3Cl, Lead Chlorovanadate and belongs to the mineral class Phosphates, Apatite group. Vanadinite shares the same structure with Apatite and is part of a chemical series with two other minerals, namely Pyromorphite (Pb5(PO4)3Cl) and Mimetite (Pb5(AsO4)3Cl). Vanadinite is usually a reddish colour, which both the other members of this series and the Apatite group are not normally.

The crystal habit associated with Vanadinite are the short hexagonal prisms that are wider than they are long, and terminated by a pinacoid, or flat basal face. Crystal habits include as rounded masses and crusts.

Vanadinite crystals are transparent to translucent, the lustre is vitreous to adamantine and the crystal system is hexagonal. The classic colouring of Vanadinite is bright, red to orange-brown and rarely grey. Minerals associated with Vanadinite include Wulfenite, Limonite, Barite and Galena. Main locations include Arizona, USA, Mexico, Tsumeb in Namibia, Zambia and South Africa.

Vivianite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Vivianite cleanses the aura and benefits the heart, both physically and emotionally. It lifts the mood and encourages positive thinking, even following chronic depression. It strengthens the will during times of great challenge. Vivianite enhances the memory. It aids the absorption of iron into the blood stream and assists the eye, particularly the iris.

Vivianite has the chemistry: Fe3(PO4)2-(H2O)8, Hydrated Iron Phosphate and is a member of the mineral class Phosphates, Vivianite group. It is named after J. G. Vivian, an English mineralogist. Some pieces are found inside fossilised shells or attached to fossilised bones.

Crystal habits associated with Vivianite include radiating clusters of prismatic, acicular, or fibrous crystals, concretionary rounded masses and earthy clay-like dull masses. Vivianite crystals are transparent to translucent, colour is blue, green, dark green and colourless and the lustre is vitreous. The crystal system is monoclinic. The colour darkens upon exposure to light, due to the oxidation of the iron from +2 to +3.

Minerals associated with Vivianite include Siderite, Sphalerite and Quartz. Notable locations include Maryland and Colorado, USA, Russia, Ukraine and England.

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Witherite Mineralogy

Witherite has the chemistry BaCO3, Barium Carbonate and is a member of the mineral class Carbonates, Aragonite group. Witherite is named after the English physician and mineralogist, William Withering (1741-1799).

Typically, Witherite crystals are sub-transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous to dull and the colour ranges through white, colourless, greyish, brownish, yellowish and greenish. The crystal system is orthorhombic. The Aragonite group of minerals can form twins, however Witherite always forms twins. Typically, these form as capped twins with a six-sided prism with a slanted, tapering pyramid, often they are dipyramidal without any prism faces, reniform, massive and fibrous.
Minerals associated with Witherite include Fluorite, Celestite, Galena, Barite, Calcite and Aragonite. Notable locations include Illinois USA, England, Ontario Canada and Germany.

Wulfenite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Wulfenite promotes acceptance of the existence of the shadow sides (negative aspects) of others and ourselves. This enables us to recognise these issues, work through, and absorb them as a normal process. It facilitates psychic development, astral travel and the knowledge and practice of spellwork.
Wulfenite is an oxide mineral of Lead and Molybdenum, has the chemistry Pb(MoO4) and belongs to the Sulphates mineral class. It is named after an Austrian mineralogist, Franz Xavier Wülfen (1728-1805).

Crystals may be varies shades of yellow, olive green or brown and transparent to translucent. Crystal habits include tabular, massive and granular and the crystal system is tetragonal. Cleavage is imperfect, fracture is brittle, lustre is resinous and hardness is 3.

Minerals associated with Wulfenite include Mimetite, Limonite, Smithsonite, Vanadinite and Galena. Notable locations include Morocco, Tsumeb in Namibia, Mexico and Arizona and New Mexico, USA.

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Zincite Healing Energies

Zincite is a powerful meditation tool, particularly when used by a group of lightworkers.  Zincite works even better alongside other crystals and amplifies their energies.  For example, work with Malachite to detoxify your body and Zincite to transmute the removed

Red Zincite is stimulating, dynamic and passionate, increasing the level and intake of Universal energy into the root chakra.  This brings renewed motivation, a commit to relationships and feelings of joy and passion.  Do not use Red Zincite if you are a very competitive person. 

To enhance and develop all forms of creativity work with Orange Zincite. 

The Yellow form brings confidence and assertiveness, whilst Blue encourages truthful expression. 

Zircon Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Zircon brings together the layers and levels of the body (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual); providing a powerful synergy. The unified layers amplify each other and the combined energy speed is increased ten-fold. Zircon aids meditation, astral travel and communication with other dimensions. It benefits the nervous system, bones and muscles. Zircon may cause dizziness. Avoid if epileptic or using a pacemaker.

Zircon (not to be confused with the artificial gem material Cubic Zircona) has the chemistry ZrSiO4, Zirconium Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates.

Typically, a simple Zircon crystal is a tetragonal prism terminated with four-sided pyramids at each end, however the prism may be lacking. Colours may be brown, red, yellow, green, blue, black, and colourless and if heated treated, beautiful blue and gold. Crystals are transparent to translucent and have an adamantine lustre. Cleavage is indistinct in two directions, fracture is uneven and hardness is 7.5. The crystal system is tetragonal.

Associated minerals of Zircon include Albite, Biotite, Garnets, Xenotime and Monazite. Notable locations include Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Ontario, Canada and New Jersey and Colorado, USA.

Zoisite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Zoisite encourages individuality and the realisation of your own ideas. It encourages recovery following illness or trauma. Zoisite aids fertility, detoxifies tissues, neutralises over acidification and stimulates and regeneration of cells.

Ruby in Zoisite facilitates spiritual development and past life memory. It enables individuality whilst connecting to both the rest of humanity and the cosmos. It empowers the subtle bodies. It aids fertility and potency, regenerates cells and enhances the immune system.

Tanzanite stimulates the throat, third eye and crown chakras, increasing spiritual development, intuition and insight. It aids linking with higher realms and beings as well as other dimensions. It offers protection whilst undertaking spiritual advancement. Tanzanite brings a sense of calm and peace, both for the individual and the environment. It is beneficial for the skin, and sores.

Thulite stimulates the life force. It promotes positive emotions and feelings and enhances charismatic characteristics. It boosts fertility and reduces dis-ease of the reproductive organs. Thulite stimulates regeneration of the cells and fortifies the nervous system.

Zoisite has the chemistry Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH), Calcium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Sorosilicates, Epidote group. Zoisite, like all Epidote minerals, is a structurally complex mineral having both single silicate tetrahedrons, SiO4, and double silicate tetrahedrons, Si2O7.

Zoisite has been known for nearly 200 years, however the blue gemstone variety known as Tanzanite (after the country of origin Tanzania) was found as recently as 1967. The pink variety of Zoisite is named Thulite after Ultima Thule, the old Greek name for Norway, where it was first discovered in 1820.
Thulite is usually found in as massive. A brilliant green variety of Zoisite is associated with medium grade rubies, which are often distorted and irregularly spread throughout stone.

Crystal habits include long, prismatic or tabular crystals often having poor terminations, massive or granular. Zoisite crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is orthorhombic. Cleavage good in one direction lengthwise, fracture is uneven to conchoidal and hardness is 6 – 7.
Minerals associated with Zoisite include Calcite, Biotite, Hornblende, Quartz, Corundum, Andradite Garnets and other metamorphic minerals. Notable locations include Tanzania, Tennessee, USA, Switzerland, India and Austria.