 | 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).
Photo shows Red Cinnabar crystals in matrix. |
|  | 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.
Photo shows a cluster of bladed Cleavelandite crystals.
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. |
|  | 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.
Photo shows a Heat Treated Citrine Point. |
|  | 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.
Photo shows a Natural Citrine cluster.
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| ![Citrine Mineralogy]() | 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. |
|  | 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.
Photo shows deep pink Erythrite on matrix. |
|  | 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.
Photo shows a lightly polshed piece of Copal.
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|  | Copper connects the physical body with that of the auric and aligns the subtle bodies. It facilitates accepting all aspects of the Self by removing constraints and restrictions that have got in the way. It promotes initiative, optimism, enthusiasm, energy and independence. Copper amplifies the energies of thought and intention and magnifies the energy transfer of healer or crystal to the recipient. It balances blood flow, cleanses wounds and eliminates infections. It helps those with arthritis, bursitis and rheumatism.
Photo shows a native Copper specimen. |
|  | Blue Coral (Sea Bamboo) aids communication with the elemental world. It enhances intuition. It brings to the surface issues that have been hidden, so is suitable for those ready to deal with these. Blue Coral is helpful for day to day communication and for throat conditions. It is beneficial for bones, stimulates tissue regeneration and nourishes the blood cells. Particularly, it helps those with dis-ease of the digestive system, including IBS.
Photo shows a piece of Blue Coral. |
|  | Red Coral (Sea Bamboo) promotes harmony of the self with the universe and nature. It protects from depression and despondency. It helps in cases of hiccups, colic and heartburn. Red Coral reduces symptoms of dis-ease of the kidneys, bladder and parathyroid and also stimulates the metabolism.
Photo shows a piece of Red Coral.
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|  | 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.
Photo shows massive Cordierite.
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 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.
Photo shows deep blue microcrystalline Cornetite on Malachite.
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. |
|  | 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.
Photo shows a Covellite tumblestone.
Covellite has the chemistry CuS, Copper Sulphide and its structure is similar to the structures of the Phyllosilicates.
The colour of Covellite is a deep metallic indigo blue with iridescent yellow and red flashes and it tarnishes to purple or black. The crystal habits of Covellite include thin platy hexagonal crystals dominated by pinacoidal faces, massive and as small grains in sulphide ore bodies. Crystals are opaque to translucent, the lustre is metallic and the crystal system is hexagonal. Cleavage is perfect in one direction forming thin sheets, fracture is flaky and hardness is 1.5 - 2.0.
Minerals iassociated with Covellite include Pyrite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Cuprite and Bornite. Notable locations include Montana USA, Serbia, Germany, Austria and Sardinia. |
|  | 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.
Photo shows deep orange-red Crocite crystals.x.
Crocoite has the chemistry PbCrO4, Lead Chromate and belongs to the mineral class Suphates, subclass Chromates.
Crystal habits of Crocoite include prismatic crystals that are striated lengthwise often, granular and columnar. Usually, the terminations of crystals are poorly developed. Some Crocoite aggregates are composed of bars and splinters, of differing sizes, going in different directions. Crocoite is well-known for the distinctive bright orange-red colour of its crystals, which have an adamantine to greasy lustre and are translucent to transparent. The crystal system is monoclinic, cleavage is distinct in two directions lengthwise, fracture is conchoidal and uneven and hardness is 2.5 - 3.0. It has a high specific gravity (6+), which is due to the Lead content.
Minerals associated with Crocoite include Wulfenite, Pyromorphite, Cerussite, Limonite and Vanadanite. Notable locations include Tasmania in Australia, Ural Mountains in Russia and California, USA. |
|  | 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.
Photo shows massive Cuprite. |
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