Origin – the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from which it starts, the thing from which it is ultimately derived.
Amber is derived from fossilised tree resin and can also be found in coal seams, where it is termed as resinite. Therefore not technically a Crystal
The types of Amber vary due to the degree and mix of chemical compounds and, as Amber originates as a soft and sticky resin mass that transforms to copal, it can also contain traces of plant and animal inclusions.
Amber can be found along coasts as it is cast up from the seafloor and dredged or mined from underground galleries. When extracted, nodules of blue earth are removed, and its opaque crust either eroded or removed by sand and water.
Amber is amorphous rather than crystalline and has a very low density, enabling it to float in saltwater. The leading source is in the Samland Coastal area of Prussia, which is known as the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia. (changed in 1946)
History – the past considered whole, the whole series of past events connected with someone or something, a continuous typically chronological record of importance.
The name is derived from Arabic and referred originally to ambergris. It has sometimes been called Kahroba, which is a Persian term meaning that attracts straw.
Its source shores are the Baltic sea, yet it has been found on Neolithic sites away from source surmised due to trade routes established before the bronze age.
It is widely used in jewellery and more intriguingly for the mouth peace of pipes. The Turks use it in this regard as they say it is incapable of spreading infection when passing the lines from mouth to mouth.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Amber is unusual in that the resin can contain exquisitely preserved plant structures, organisms, bugs and crustaceans. Anything that became covered by the resin when before it fossilised. The cavities shown in Amber are said to be where these organisms have disappeared.
Amber appears in various colours that, apart from the famous orange, yellow/brown, can range from white to almost black or, in rare cases, red, blue and green.
It usually appears in a translucent form that can be easily cut and polished for jewellery.
Varieties – A number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
The types of Amber mainly refer to its colour of geographical source. These include:
Baltic Amber
Black Amber
Copal
Delatynite
Blue Amber
Dominican Amber
Esoteric Attributes – a quality or feature as characteristic of or possed by something.
Crystals, by their very nature, can receive and focus energy in different ways. Their molecular structure enables them to be used to amplify and convert energy. Hence, crystals have been used for centuries to aid healing and transmute energy both in the metaphysical and physical world.
Because each crystal family has different formational backgrounds, each also has different vibrational frequencies that can be harnessed and used for specific purposes. Each, therefore, have specific qualities that can be used to help a person heal on the many different levels of their being.
The following is a list of healing attributes associated with Amber.
Mental: Amber strengthens the belief in yourself and assists in positive mental well being.
Emotional: Amber aids cheerfulness and strengthens trust. It enables you to feel more carefree,
Physical: Amber is a healer in many areas, especially the spleen, gall bladder, stomach, joints, liver intestine, glands and mucous membrane. It is an aid against allergies, diabetes and rheumatism and also helps children with teething issues.
Crystal Chart – Amber
Crystal: Amber
Mineralogy: Fossiliferous Resin
Geometric form: Amphorous
Formation: Secondary
Family: Resin
Birthstone: Amber is a non-traditional birthstone for November, and it is associated with the Zodiac signs Leo, Aquarius, Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio
Appearance: Resin lustre, unique in its cavities and external organism traces.
Aura: Amber releases and protects from negative energy and aligns the subtle bodies with the physical body.
Colour: Colours range from yellow to orange-brown, yet some Ambers can be red, green, blue and black.
Chakra: Amber is associated with the Sacral and Solar Plexus.
Gemzworld Crystals – References and resources:
Michael Gienger, Healing Crystals, Earthdancer Books, 2009
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Crystal, 6th ed. 2014
World of Earth Science, Quartz, 2003
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, Crystal Healing, 2001
Origin – the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from which it starts out, the thing from which it is ultimately derived.
Pyrite is a mineral that is also known as ‘Fools Gold’. It is a common sulfide mineral incorporating iron that is formed along with other oxides and sulfides in quartz veins, metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock settlements. It can also be found as a replacement mineral in fossils and in coal beds.
Pyrite usually forms as a cubic shaped crystal and sometimes fuses closely to appear in a framboid shape. This shape is a distinguishing factor between Pyrite and Gold as Pyrite is smilar in colour however the shape differs in that gold has an irregular shape and Pyrite has a cubic formation. This is the reason for the term ‘Fools Gold’.
All crystals belong to a different group according to the basis of the relationships of their axes. There are 7 systems and 32 classes of symmetry. Pyrite cubic crystals belong to the Cubic system.
History – the past considered as a whole, the whole series of past events connected with someone or sometihing, a continuous typically chronological record of importance.
This sparky mineral’s name derived from the Greek word ‘Pyr’ meaning fire as it was commonly used for creating sparks when struck with iron. It has been dated back to uses in prehistoric times by archeologists.
The Roman documenter and philosopher, Pliny the Elder, refers to Pyrite as a group of stones that emit sparks when struck. Specifically one which was coloured brass, which is deemed to be the Pyrite we refer to now.
The Atzecs and Mayans also used Pyrite to craft exquisitely produced mirrors using tiny pieces of pyrite melded closely together. Many of these did not last due to the iron oxidisation within. They were situated in royal and noble tombs and temples and were said to represent noble or royal heritage.
In the 20th Century, Pyrite was used in radio receivers and is also associated with low cost photovoltaic solar panels. It was also popular in the making of marcasite jewelery.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Pyrite has an indistinct cleavage with a very uneven and sometimes conchoidal fracture.
It has a brittle tenacity and a metallic or glistening luster. The mineral has a gravity of 4.95 – 5.10 and measures 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale rating of hardness.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
Pyrite groups include but are not limited to:
Cattierite
Vaesite
Esoteric Attributes – a quality or feature as characteristic of or possed by something.
Crystals by their very nature are able to receive and focus energy in different ways. Their molecular structure enables them to be used to amplify and convert energy and hence crystals have been used for centuries to aid healing and transmute energy both in the metaphysical and physical world.
Because each crystal family has different formational backgrounds, each also has different vibrational frequencies that can be harnesed and used for specific purposes. Each therefore have specific qualities that can be used to help a person heal on the many different levels of their being.
The following is a list of healing attributes associated with Pyrite crystals.
Mental: Pyrite is a mirror mineral and strengthens the insight that the negative things that we may recognise in others can also be present in ourselves.
Emotional: Pyrite enables us to search for the solution to conflict or disturbances with determination and tenacity.
Physical: Pyrite has the ability to determine the root cause of confusing symptom presentations that manifest from diseases and properly assess and provide remedial solutions for the ailment.
Crystal Chart – Pyrite
Crystal:
Pyrite
Mineralogy:
Cubic Iron Sulfide
Geometric form:
Cubic
Formation:
Secondary
Family:
Sulfides
Birthstone:
Pyrite is associated with the Astrological sign of Leo.
Appearance:
Brittle tenacity and a metallic or glistening luster. The mineral has a gravity of 4.95 – 5.10 and measures 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale rating of hardness.
Aura:
Pyrite is often used as a shield to negative energies as it is known as a protective stone that repairs leaks and auric tears. It is also used to stimulate the energies for manifestation purposes.
Colour:
Gold or brassy colours.
Chakra:
Pyrite is associated with all Chakras as it establishes energy connections between all whilst also drawing the manifeatation of higher ideas into rooted reality.
International Crystals – References and resources:
Michael Gienger, Healing Crystals, Earthdancer Books, 2009
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Crystal, 6th ed. 2014
World of Earth Science, Quartz, 2003
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, Crystal Healing, 2001
The Carnelian crystal is a perfect pick-me-up stone. It is largely found in India and derives from a mineral of the Quartz family known as Chalcedony (Cryptocrystalline). Its name descends from the Latin word meaning flesh coloured. The stone is an agate class of chalcedony bearing protection energies. This second chakra stone varies from deep brown red to red orange hues.
Carnelian was once considered strictly the property of the noble class. People who held high social statuses were buried with this stone. Carnelian is one of the oldest stones used for jewellery dating back to 3000 BCE and was found in Egyptian tombs. It is one of the oldest protection stones acting as a guardian from negative forces and activates the first three chakras to bring a surge of life force and creative energies.
Carnelian is found primarily in India as well as various sites in South America, Brazil, India, Siberia and Germany. It is a variety of chalcedony. The most favourable are deep red to red orange hue in colour.
Carnelian is very similar to Sard which is harder and darker but are both varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony and coloured by impurities of iron oxide. Carnelian is formed by silica-rich water percolating through cavities and fissures in volcanic rock. It does not have a typical lattice, usually found in quartz, it is formed from the dissolving of other minerals containing silicates. The packed fibres form in concentric circles or parallel bands,
Physical
Physically Carnelian increases blood circulation, aids sexual anxieties and alleviates problems with the liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder. It improves the quality of blood, stimulates the small intestines, metabolism, circulation and blood flow.
Emotional
It is a crystal of courage, vitality, sexuality, action and confidence. The stone promotes positive life choices, increases self-esteem, creativity and acts as a motivation for success. It enhances the energies for creating your dreams into a reality.
It promotes idealism, a sense of community and pragmatism. It encourages vigour, courage, stability and good moods.
Mentally Carnelian aids mediation, analytical skills and concentration. It aids memory including recalling past lives. It is one of the most healing crystals for healing trauma, stress and emotional wounds which have accumulated in the etheric body and are manifesting as physical properties
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