Crystal system: Orthorhombic. Cell salt: Disulfide of iron. Colour: Pale brass-yellow to almost white metallic glitter. Energy: Magnetic. Planet/sign: Venus-Neptune/Taurus; Sun/Leo; Mars-Pluto/Scorpio. Uses: Although Marcasite crystals are in the process of dissolution, the existing polished specimens retain strong Earth energy and the power to calm the mind and instill emotional stability. Wear Marcasite set in silver jewellery for optimum benefits.
Crystal system: Monoclinic. Cell salt: Basic copper carbonate. Colour: Emerald green, grass green and dark green. Energy: Magnetic. Element: Earth and water. Planet/sign: Venus-Neptune/Pisces. Uses: Malachite may induce feelings of sympathy and compassion for others. If worn consistently, it will restore vitality and life to a melancholy disposition. We benefit from the soothing sensations of maternal warmth and love emanating from Malachite crystal. However, Malachite has a tendency to absorb negativity when used for healing purposes. Therefore, it must be thoroughly cleared and recharged after each use, or else, it … Continue reading
Crystal system: Isometric (Lazurite is a part of the Sodalite group of minerals, though softer, lighter and more finely grained). Cell salt: Silicate of sodium calcium and aluminium, with some sulphur (when Lazurite also contains large amounts of calcite, diopside and pyrite, it is called Lapis Lazuli.) Colour: Azure-blue, violet-blue and greenish blue. Energy: Magnetic. Element: Water. Planet/sign: Moon/Cancer; Mercury/Gemini; Saturn-Uranus/Aquarius. Uses: Lapis Lazuli may be used to cure depression, sadness, mourning and grief, as this stone exerts a strong influence in matters of the heart, including faithfulness and love. … Continue reading
Crystal system: Hexagonal. Cell salt: Basic hydrous potassium iron sulphate. Colour: Cloudy amber, yellow, or dark brown. Energy: Electric. Element: Earth and air. Planet/sign: Mercury/Virgo (exact cell salt equivalent); Jupiter/Sagittarius. Uses: Jarosite brings dark or incomprehensible thoughts and ideas into sharp focus. Use this stone when contemplating both the shadow and light sides of your personality. w
Crystal system: Monoclinic. Cell salt: Sodium aluminum silicate, often with some calcium and iron. Colour: Yellow, apple green, emerald green (Imperial Jade) to white and translucent (Jadeite). Energy: Magnetic. Element: Earth and water. Planet/sign: Venus-Neptune/Pisces. Uses: American Indians use Jade to heal all ailments associated with the kidneys as well as to aid in childbirth. Jade may be worn when treating gallstones, the lungs, the heart and the throat as well. Set in gold and silver jewellery, Jade is thought to prolong life and bring abundant riches to the wearer. … Continue reading
Crystal system: Monoclinic. Cell salt: Hydrated calcium silico-borate. Colour: Dull, glimmering white. Energy: Magnetic. Element: Earth and water. Planet/sign: Venus-Neptune/Pisces. Uses: Howlite reflects and transfers spirit energy throughout the body-earth and cleanses the mind and emotions of negative thoughts and images. This stone functions best when placed on a table or shelf, in close proximity to a well-frequented area.
Crystal system: Isometric. Cell salt: Sodium chloride (salt). Colour: Colourless or tinted with grey, yellow, red or blue. Energy: Electromagnetic. Planet/sign: Jupiter/Sagittarius (exact cell salt equivalent); Mercury/Gemini; Moon/Cancer; Saturn- U r anus/Aquarius. Uses: Halite crystal is actually solidified salt. Use it for grounding, protection, or to block negative energies. If someone is causing you harm, write his or her name nine times on a piece of white paper. Fold the w * paper into small square and cover it completely with the Halite cube. This won’t hurt the other person, … Continue reading
Crystal system: Monoclinic. Cell salt: Hydrous calcium sulphate Colour: White, colourless (selenite); grey, yellow, red or brown with a pearlized lustre on the cleavage of the stone. Energy: Magnetic. Element: Earth and water. Planet/sign: Venus-Neptune/Pisces. Uses: Gypsum brings protection and good fortune. It is an excellent tool for developing mental telepathy. It has the effects of the Cat’s Eye. SELENITE, the transparent variety of Gypsum, may be used to strengthen and preserve the memory.
Crystal system: Isometric. Cell salt: Aluminium silicates (Pyrope, Almandine and Spessartine) and calcium silicates (Grossular, Andradite and Uvarovite). Colour: Deep red to reddish black (Pyrope); deep red to brown or brownish black (Almandine); brownish red to hyacinth red (Spessartine); colourless, white, yellow, pink, green or brown (Grossular); wine red or greenish (Andradite); emerafd green (Uvarovite). Energy: Electromagnetic. Planet/sign: Mercury/Gemini; Moon/Cancer; Saturn- Uranus/Aquarius. Uses: In general, Garnet should be set in gold for individuals with nervous or sluggish dispositions, while active people should wear Garnet set in silver. ALMANDINE was associated … Continue reading
Crystal system: Isometric. Cell salt: Calcium fluoride. Colour: Violet, blue, green, yellow, brown, blue- black, pink, rose-red, colourless and white. Energy: Electromagnetic. Element: Air and water. Planet/sign: Mercury/Gemini; Saturn-Uranus/ Aquarius; Moon/Cancer (exact cell salt equivalent). Uses: The element of air predominates in this mineral substance. Use it to increase mental agility when attempting to analyse important information. This New Millennium stone emphasises the concerns of ancestral connections, the immediate home and family and our inter-connection with the Earth. While Fluorite impresses us at personal levels, it also conducts energy from … Continue reading
