Ametrine – This is the research and findings of the mineral
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.
Ametrine is a crystal of primary formation which means it was formed from molten magma. This usually happens in cavities in volcanoes where the combination of chemistry and structural arrangements of mineral deposits, atoms and substances pass from gas or liquid into a solid-state or by means of going out of solution by precipitation or evaporation.
Ametrine is a silicate mineral of which the Quartz family is a part. In fact, Ametrine is one of the rarest types of quartz as it combines the beauty of two different crystals in one single crystal. Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety of quartz that contains a mixture of amethyst and citrine. Trace particles of iron can transform clear quartz into the purple of amethyst or the gold hue of citrine, and when colled down at two different rates, the two merge to form ametrine.
Ametrine is mined out of the veins in dolomitic limestone, and the main natural supply is mined in Bolivia. Some synthetic Ametrine is produced in Russia who use industrial production methods to produce ametrine colours. These are produced for the low priced segment of the crystal market.
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. Ametrine crystals belong to the Trigonal system.
History – the past considered whole, the whole series of past events connected with someone or something, a continuous typically chronological record of importance.
Ancient myth tells the story of this interesting and unique crystal stone being introduced to Europe when the conquistadors, Felipe de Urriola y Goitia, received a dowry of a mine in Bolivia on marrying the princess Anahi from the native Ayoreos tribe. He then made gifts of the stone to the Spanish Queen Juana.
Today, most Ametrine is mined from the Eastern Bolivian mine of Anahi, which could be linked to the original Princess dowry of the story. There are also sources in India and Brazil.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Ametrine is recognisable by its colours and appears with a lovely translucency. It isn’t easy to artificially produce. Tumbled
Ametrine appears in a fully natural form. It can appear in jewellery, gemstones, crystals and spheres, among others.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
Ametrines are the combined beauty of citrine and amethyst. Synthetic ametrine is produced in Russia, but the natural stone has no immediate variants other than the wider Quartz family and the citrine and amethyst themselves.
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, has specific qualities that can help a person heal on many different levels of their being.
The following is a list of healing attributes associated with Ametrine crystals.
Mental: Ametrine enables us to experience mental creativity and take great strides in creative thinking. Citrine brings enthusiasm, and amethyst brings sensibility, enabling us to make positive, mental choices with balance.
Emotional: Ametrine is a stone that inspires joyfulness and calm. It encourages our inner being to focus on the positive when outside influences intervene. It is a stone that encourages compatibility and healthy relationships.
Physical: Ametrine creates balance within the body by easing body tension and generating harmony in body metabolism and the vegetative nervous system.
Crystal Chart – Ametrine
Crystal: Ametrine
Mineralogy: Silicon Dioxide with impurities
Geometric form: Trigonal
Formation: Primary (molten magma)
Family: Quartz
Birthstone: Astrology Birthstone (Zodiac) –Ametrine is associated with the astrological signs of Gemini and Libra
Appearance: Glass-like waxy lustre, blend of purple and gold.
Aura: Ametrine aids in removing negative energy from the Aura so that the light of healing and love can take its place.
Colour: A blend of the purple of Amethyst and the golden of Citrine.
Chakra: Ametrine opens the Third Eye Chakra, which is the core of command and perception. It also creates a bridge between the Third Eye Chakra and the Solar Plexus Chakra.
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
Amethyst – Our research and findings on this beautiful healing mineral.
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.
Amethyst is a primary crystal formation created when the molten magma from volcanic explosions colls and forms into igneous rock.
This usually happens in cavities in volcanoes where the combination of chemistry and structural arrangements of mineral deposits, atoms and substances pass from gas or liquid into a solid-state or by means of going out of solution by precipitation or evaporation.
Amethyst is a silicate mineral of quartz and is the purple variety of the Quartz family. This purple hue results from trace particles of iron forming within the silica acid in contrast to quartz’s transparent colour created when the iron is not present.
All crystals belong to a different group according to the basis of the relationships of their axes. There are seven systems and 32 classes of symmetry. Amethyst crystals belong to the Trigonal system.
History – the past considered whole, the whole series of past events connected with someone or something, a continuous typically chronological record of importance.
Amethyst has a long and detailed historical, traditional past that dates back to early civilisation and before. It was revered as one of the five cardinal gemstones to be of standing with the Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Saphire for many Centuries until the discovery of large Amethyst mines in the 18th Century that moved its status from ‘precious’ to ‘semi-precious’.
There are mentions of the Amethyst in relation to the Bible and the Torah, and the stone was connected to the Catholic Church as it was widely associated with the blood of Christ.
The ancient myth of Bacchus from the 14th Century tells the story of how Bacchus, the God of Wine, in foul humour, decided to reap his frustrations on the first person he met. That person was the beautiful Amethyst, who was on her way to worship at the shrine of the Goddess Artemis. Bacchus set ferocious tigers on Amethyst, who cried out in fear for Artemis, who responded by turning her to white stone as protection. Taken by remorse, Bacchus took his best wines and poured them over her, thus turning the white stone into the purple hue that gives the Amethyst its distinctive colour.
Amethyst stone is highly desirable and used commonly worldwide. Natural Amethyst is only enhanced through the tumbling, cutting and polishing process, whilst lab-created Amethyst is widely used in the making of jewellery.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
As a natural stone, the Amethyst is enhanced through tumbling, cutting and polishing to reveal its attractive form.
Its mid purple colour is highly sought and varies in hue throughout the stone. Amethyst is common in jewellery and in semi-precious stone form and is highly popular worldwide.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
Amethyst have a few variations, namely:
Chevron Amethyst
Green Amethyst
Bolivian Amethyst
African Amethyst
Ametrine (mixed with Citrine)
Brandberg Amethyst
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, has particular 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 Amethyst crystals.
Mental: Amethyst crystals are said to have calming properties that provide clarity of thought to the brain. It also aids with the relief of OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and hyperactivity.
Emotional: The Amethyst brings calm to angry minds and soothes anxiety. It brings clarity of thought and centres those who are overstressed or overwhelmed. It can help identify the primal cause of behavioural patterns and emotional habits and is essential in negating addiction and intoxicating drivers.
Physical: Amethyst aids the digestive tract as well as heart, stomach and skin. It reduces pain and swelling and heals bruising. The stone also has strong properties in strengthening the nervous system and endocrine glands, relieves headaches, and reduces nervous tension.
Crystal Chart – Amethyst
Crystal: Amethyst – Medium purple
Mineralogy: Silicate Quartz
Geometric form: Trigonal | Hexagonal
Formation: Primary (molten magma)
Family: Quartz
Birthstone: Ayurvedic Birthstones – Amethyst is the stone associated with February.
Astrology Birthstone (Zodiac) Amethyst is associated with the astrological sign of Pisces (19th Feb to 20th March).
Appearance: Various crystal habits such as prismatic, stubby, drusy and geodes. Purple in colour and can be brittle.
Aura: The high frequency of the Amethyst will remove and purify the Aura of negative energy and place a protective light shield around the body. This allows for a clear centred aura to open to spiritual connection.
Colour: Colours are a variety of purple hues. The Chevron Amethyst includes banded white, and they can also sometimes turn to a light green colour.
Chakra: Amethyst relates to the Crown Chakras and is in tune with the Third Eye.
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.
Kyanite is a blue mineral of the silicate variety that is mainly sourced from aluminium rich metamorphic pegamites and also in sedimentary rock.
It occurs in schist, quartz, pegmatite and gneiss veins as the result of high pressure metamorphism of pelitic rock. In the sedimentary rocks it occurs in the form of detrital grains.
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. Kyanite crystals belong to the Triclinic 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.
The name Kyanite is taken from the Greek word Kuanos which means deep blue.
Ancient myth tells that when Kyanite was suspended from human hair it could trace the magnetic force of the earth in a similar way to the needle of a compass. This belief caused many travellers to carry Kyanite on long journeys or when exploring new territories.
Kyanite deposits can be found in Canada, Brazil, Austria, Zimbabwe, Switzerland and the US among others and is mined largely for industrial purposes.
The stone is used extensively in ceramic and refractory products which includes dishware and porcelain plumbing fixtures . It is also used in abrasives, electrical insulators and electronics.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Kyanite is formed in long flat prisms and has a fibrous, brittle fracture with a weak, red fluorescence.It is opaque with a vitreous to pearly luster and is distinctive in that one crystal can encompass a duo level of hardness. On the Mohs scale it is described as a scale of 4.5 -5 parallel to one axis with a hardness scale of 6.5-7 perpendicular to that axis.
Kyanite is enhanced through cutting, tumbling and polishing and is mainly used for industrial purposes due to its refraction qualities.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
Kyanite is referred to in a variety of ways, including but not limited to;
Disthene
Cyanite
Rhaeticite
The stone is also associated with
Andalucite
Talc
Silimanite
Gedrite
Corundum
Mullite
Staurolite
Hornblende
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 vibrtional 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 Kyanite crystals.
Mental: Kyanite helps you to take resolution in action and gives rise to a logical system of thinking.
Emotional: Kyanite is an aid to help you to remain functional in extreme or dramatic situations and also helps in the identification of life-fulfilling vocations.
Physical: Kyanite is great for dexterity and alos the motor nerves. It is an aid to the alleviation of problems caused by the larnyx and also relieves hoarseness.
Crystal Chart – Kyanite
Crystal:
Kyanite
Mineralogy:
Blue Aluminium Island Silicate
Geometric form:
Triclinic
Formation:
Tertiary
Family:
Silicate
Birthstone:
Kyanite is associated with the Astrological Signs of Pisces, Taurus, Libra and Aries
Appearance:
Duo hardness with a vitreous to pearly luster. It is transparent to transluscent with a brittle tenacity.
Aura:
Kyanite is a crystal that does not retain or accumulate negative energy so does not require cleansing. It has a high vibration and enables swiftness of connection for healing energies that bring calmness and align all layers of the Aura.
Colour:
Colours range from blue, black, orange, green and gray.
Chakra:
Kyanite is primarily associated with the Throat Chakra however it is used as an alignment for all the Chakras and is an aid to their ease of opening.
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
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.
Lepidolite is a member of the Mica Group whch is a sheet (phyllosilicate) mineral occuring in metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary deposits. This particular type of Mica contains lithium.
The stone also occurs in some high temperature quartz veins, granites and greisens as well as pegmatites.
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. Lepidolite crystals belong to the Monoclinic 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.
Discovery took place in the 18th Century when at the time it was known by the name lilalite. Scientists later changed the name to lepidolite which was derived from the Greek term ‘lepidos’ which means scale and was due to the stones scaly appearance.
The mineral is an important source of lithium which is used, as a light metal, in batteries and domestic appliances among other items.
Significant sources of lepidolite are found in Russia, Brazil, US Germany, Canada among other locations.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Lepidolite has an uneven fracture with a vitreous to pearly luster. It is transparent to transluscent with a perfect cleavage. It is a soft mineral with a Mohs Scale rating of 2.5-3.
Lepidolite has a scaly appearance due to the containment of lithium flakes which is sourced from the mineral and used in items such as batteries and airplane parts.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
Lepidolite is a distinct mineral. Associated minerals to Lepidolite includes but is not limited to:
Beryl
Topaz
Cassiterite
Columbite
Tourmaline
Feldspar
Quartz
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 Lepidolite crystals.
Mental: Lepidolite enhances total concentration in aspects of importance. It enables one to break free from distraction.
Emotional: Lepidolite facilitates strong sleeping patterns and aids sleep disorders. It brings inner peace and provides protection against external influences.
Physical: Lepidolite is an aid to relief of joint pain, neuralgia, nerves and sciatica.
Crystal Chart – Lepidolite
Crystal:
Lepidolite
Mineralogy:
Lithium Mica
Geometric form:
Monoclinic
Formation:
Primary
Family:
Silicate
Birthstone:
Lepidolite is associated with the astrological sign of Libra.
Appearance:
Lepidolite has an uneven fracture with a vitreous to pearly luster. It is transparent to transluscent with a perfect cleavage. It is a soft mineral with a Mohs Scale rating of 2.5-3.
Aura:
Lepidolite is an aid to balancing the energies and also helps to restructure and move stale energy patterns in the aura.
Colour:
Colours within Lepidolite are violet to lavender.
Chakra:
Lepidolite is primarily associated with the Heart Chakra and also aligns with the Throat, Crown and Third Eye Chakras.
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
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.
Kyanite is a blue mineral of the silicate variety that is mainly sourced from aluminium rich metamorphic pegamites and also in sedimentary rock.
It occurs in schist, quartz, pegmatite and gneiss veins as the result of high pressure metamorphism of pelitic rock. In the sedimentary rocks it occurs in the form of detrital grains.
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. Kyanite crystals belong to the Triclinic 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.
The name Kyanite is taken from the Greek word Kuanos which means deep blue.
Ancient myth tells that when Kyanite was suspended from human hair it could trace the magnetic force of the earth in a similar way to the needle of a compass. This belief caused many travellers to carry Kyanite on long journeys or when exploring new territories.
Kyanite deposits can be found in Canada, Brazil, Austria, Zimbabwe, Switzerland and the US among others and is mined largely for industrial purposes.
The stone is used extensively in ceramic and refractory products which includes dishware and porcelain plumbing fixtures . It is also used in abrasives, electrical insulators and electronics.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Kyanite is formed in long flat prisms and has a fibrous, brittle fracture with a weak, red fluorescence.
It is opaque with a vitreous to pearly luster and is distinctive in that one crystal can encompass a duo level of hardness. On the Mohs scale it is described as a scale of 4.5 -5 parallel to one axis with a hardness scale of 6.5-7 perpendicular to that axis.
Kyanite is enhanced through cutting, tumbling and polishing and is mainly used for industrial purposes due to its refraction qualities.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
Kyanite is referred to in a variety of ways, including but not limited to;
Disthene
Cyanite
Rhaeticite
The stone is also associated with
Andalucite
Talc
Silimanite
Gedrite
Corundum
Mullite
Staurolite
Hornblende
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 vibrtional 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 Kyanite crystals.
Mental: Kyanite helps you to take resolution in action and gives rise to a logical system of thinking.
Emotional: Kyanite is an aid to help you to remain functional in extreme or dramatic situations and also helps in the identification of life-fulfilling vocations.
Physical: Kyanite is great for dexterity and alos the motor nerves. It is an aid to the alleviation of problems caused by the larnyx and also relieves hoarseness.
Crystal Chart – Kyanite
Crystal:
Kyanite
Mineralogy:
Blue Aluminium Island Silicate
Geometric form:
Triclinic
Formation:
Tertiary
Family:
Silicate
Birthstone:
Kyanite is associated with the Astrological Signs of Pisces, Taurus, Libra and Aries
Appearance:
Duo hardness with a vitreous to pearly luster. It is transparent to transluscent with a brittle tenacity.
Aura:
Kyanite is a crystal that does not retain or accumulate negative energy so does not require cleansing. It has a high vibration and enables swiftness of connection for healing energies that bring calmness and align all layers of the Aura.
Colour:
Colours range from blue, black, orange, green and gray.
Chakra:
Kyanite is primarily associated with the Throat Chakra however it is used as an alignment for all the Chakras and is an aid to their ease of opening.
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
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.
Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals that are associated with fluorapatite, chlorapatite and hydroxylapatite with high levels of a variety of ions within. The gem stones are found in pegmatites or other igneous formations.
It is found in fossils and other sediments where it forms as masses, nodules and crystals. It is found frequently in marine deposits which are mined for phosphorous to be used in fertilisers. It can also be found as an accessory gem in other mining areas.
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. Apatite crystals belong to the Hexagonal 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.
The name Apatite derives from the Greek word apatao which meands to decieve or delude.
Its defined history dates back to the 18th Century and its major sources are located in Brazil, Burma and Mexico.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Apatites have been created synthetically however the stones that are tumbled are fully natural and only enhanced through the tumbing, cutting and polishing methods.
The stone is columnar, thick tabular with an indistinct cleavage and a flourescence which varies. Colours range from no colour to a variety of pinks, yellows, green, violets and blue.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
There are many different varieties of Apatite, these include and are not limited to;
Apatite, Green
Apatite, Yellow
Apatite can sometimes be confused with other minerals including Calcites and Beryls.
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 vibrtional 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 Apatite crystals.
Mental: Apatites are used to increase ambition and independence. It is an aid to happy thoughts and reduces the capacity to dwell on past troubles. It aids intellect and lucidity in the ability to find and understand the truth of situations.
Emotional: Apatites promote exuberance and extrovertedness in life. It provides the motivation to live life to the full without fear of guilt and helps overcome listlessness after over exertion.
Physical: Apatites give strength to the physical body by aiding the healing of fractures, osteoporosis, arthrosis and rickets. It is also a strong aid as a de-acidifier.
Crystal Chart – Apatite
Crystal:
Apatite
Mineralogy:
Blue Calcium Phosphate
Geometric form:
Hexagonal
Formation:
Primary
Family:
Phosphate
Birthstone:
Ayurvedic Birthstones – Agate is the stone associated with the month of May.
Astrology Birthstone (Zodiac) -Agate is associated with the astrological sign of Gemini (21st May to 20th June).
Appearance:
Apatite has a vitreous lustre with an indistinct cleavage with varied flourescence. It is also known as a brittle stone.
Aura:
Blue Apatite is known for its cleansing influence on the Aura and its vibratory levels are connected to paranormal or psychic perception.
Colour:
Apatite colours range from no colour to a variety of pinks, yellows, green, violets and, particular to this stone; blue.
Chakra:
Apatite is primarily associated with the Throat Chakra and also helps to balance the Chakras along with the Ying and Yang energies.
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
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.
Azurite is a crystal of secondary formation that is formed from copper carbonate and found in the upper oxidised portions of copper ore. It is often found mixed with another copper carbonate mineral, Malachite which has a bright green colour compared to the deep blue of the Azurite.
The crystal can be produced in smaller forms by quickly mixing a few drops of copper sulfate solution with a saturated solution of sodium carbonate and leaving it to settle overnight. The weathering of copper ore deposits produces the natural version of Azurite.
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. Agate crystals belong to the Monoclinic 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.
Azurite has been known of since Ancient times and was mentioned under the Greek name Kuanos in Pliny the Elder’s Natural History. It was known as the Stone of Heaven by the ancient Chinese who believed it opened the channels and gateways to the Celestial realms. It was also respected by the Greeks and the Romans for its healing power and insight.
The stone was revered by the early Egyptians, Mayans, early Americans and the people of Atlantis for the higher wisdom properties it was thought to possess. In fact the Native Americans used it to contact their spiritual guide to enable them to understand the sacred messages that were imparted.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Azurites appear to the naked eye as dark blue prismatic crystals. This soft stone can dissipate in colour as weathering occurs over time.
It has been used as a colour pigment through the ages and can be seen in paintings from the middle ages. It is occasionaly used as a jewellery stone and the crafting of beads however its softness and heat reducing colour acts as a deterrent for this purpose to be wholly popular. Instead it is coveted by collectors who advise to store it in a setting similar to its natural one in a sealed, dark and cool storage environment.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
There are no varieties of Azurite, instead the stone is sometimes mistaken for lapis lazuli .
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 vibrtional 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 Azurite crystals.
Mental: Azurite is said to increase self- awareness and recognition making you increasingly critical and reflective.
Emotional: Azurite aids in the ability to sort out the solid ideas from the unexamined ones giving you the ability to discard the adopted ideas and create your own.
Physical: Azurite aids in improving reflexes and is a stimulant to the thyroid gland, brains, nerves and liver.
Crystal Chart – Azurite
Crystal:
Azurite
Mineralogy:
Alkaline Copper Carbonate Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Geometric form:
Monoclinic
Formation:
Secondary
Family:
Carbonate
Birthstone:
Azurite is the Zodiac stone of Sagittarius and will also have a connection with Taureans.
It is a natural birthstone of those born as the vernal equinox is imminent and in the Spring.
Appearance:
A soft stone with a deep blue hue that lightens as it weathers over time. Azurite is tabular, stalactitic, prismatic with a conchoidal fracture and a vitreous lustre.
Aura:
Azurites are used by healers to help them open up the channels for clear psychic messages enabling greater energy clearings. It is very harmonic with Blue Ray and rainbow souls.
Colour:
Azurite colour is an extremely deep blue that fades when exposed to the heat and light for long periods.
Chakra:
Azurites energy opens the pathways to spiritual guidance through attunement with the Third Eye Chakra. It also allows for greater verbal propensity through the Throat Chakra.
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
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.
The Charoite crystal is very rare and reportedly only recently discovered in the last 100 years.
It is a silicate mineral that is produced as a potassium feldspar metasomatite when a syenite of the Murunskii Massif intrudes into limestone deposits, thus forming and altering the said deposits. The crystal occurs in association with canasite and tinaksite.
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. Charoite crystals belong to the Monoclinic 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.
Charoite was reportedly discovered in the 1940’s yet was only documented officially in 1978.
There are two explanations for how the crystal obtained its name. One is due to its location being close to the Chara River area of Russia, whilst another explanation is that the name deriviation is from the word Chary which means charms or magic in Russian. The main deposits are located in the Murun mountains of Russia.
Specification – the act of describing or identifying something precisely, a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Charoite appears as spiraly strands of fibrous type material and the colours range from dark purple to lilac with wavy streaks of various colour associated with orange tinaksite, black augite and transparent microline feldspar.
The crystal appears as vitreous to pearly and has a choncoidal fracture. It is sometimes transluscent and can employ a weak fluorescence.
The stone is very attractive and is used extensively in jewellery and also in carvings for boxes and vases.
Varieties – a number or range of things of the same general class that are different or distinct in character or quality.
Charoite is a very distinct crystal and so is not usually associated with types or varieties. It can sometimes appear similar to stones like:
Tiger’s Eye
Sodalite
Sugilite
Lapis Lazuli
Pietersite
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 vibrtional 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 Charoite crystals.
Mental: Charoite helps to make sense of huge mountains of work and enables you to tackle it more easily. It is also a powerful aid when making important decisions.
Emotional: Charoite helps to alleviate the obstacles that may come your way. It also is an aid in overcoming obsessions. The crystal also helps in relaxation.
Physical: Charoite crystals are fantastic in the alleviation of painful muscle cramps. The crystal provides pain relief and helps to soothe the nerves.
Crystal Chart – Charoite
Crystal:
Charoite
Mineralogy:
Mineral rich Sheet Silicate
Geometric form:
Monoclinic
Formation:
Tertiary
Family:
Silicate
Birthstone:
The Charoite Crystal is associated with the Astrological signs of Scorpio, Virgo and Sagittarius.
Appearance:
The crystal can appear transluscent with a vitreous to pearly lustre. It has a conchoidal fracture and can be seen with a weak fluorescence.
Aura:
Charoite allows the aura to raise energy vibration and open up the Channels to connect with all. It holds you in a state of no mind.
Colour:
Colours range from a variety of deep purple to violet, lilac and white.
Chakra:
Charoite is restores the balance and unblocks the obstacles to the Crown Chakra. When placed on the Third Eye, the stone is a conduit to knowlege gathering in a dream state.
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
Covellite derives its name from its founder Nicholas Covelli who first found them in Italy. Covellite is a rare copper sulphide mineral. It is a copper based stone. The mineral is associated with chalcocite. It is commonly found with and occurs as coatings on chalcocite, chalcopyrite, bornite, enargite and pyrite.
It is commonly found as a secondary copper mineral in deposits. It forms in weathering environments near the surface in deposits where copper is the primary sulphide. It also forms as descending surface water in the supergene enrichment zone oxidizes and redeposits covellite on hypogene sulphides. Covellite has a unique crystal structure due to the conditions of its formation. It is restricted to hydrothermal conditions. It undergoes a complex oxidation process which depends on the state and history of its sulphides. Ammonium metavanadate is an important catalyst for covellites solid state transformation from other copper sulphides. It occurs as thin platy hexagonal crystals and rosettes also massive to granular.
It ranges in colour from dark blue to black with a shimmer of gold or red colour on the surface. Sometimes there are hints of a purple rose iridescence. Covellite can be found in Montana in USA, Italy, Germany, Sardinia, Wales, Alaska and Peru.
Physical
Covellite improves feeling of well-being, harmonises stress and rest and promotes ingestion, detoxification and sexuality. It heals problems with the ears, nose, mouth and sinuses. It eliminates toxins and removes dense energies.
Emotional
Covellite is a stone to transform your dreams into reality. It enhances positivity and brings miracles into your life. It promotes self-love, self-recognition and helps with discontentment, arrogance and vanity. It helps accept oneself as one is. It helps find solutions to problems and ways to accomplish goals. It relieves despondency, depression and anxiety.
It enhances intuitive and psychic abilities. It strengthens the connection to the higher self.
Attributes
It stimulates the third eye energies making it a wonderful stone to use during the dream stone, it enhances dreams and helps remember details about them. As a copper based stone it has a natural ability to pull out stuck energy, unhealthy mental and physical patterns, emotional traumas and any lower energy that no longer serves us.
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