About Stones: Chiastolite

chiastolite

Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Throat, Heart
Lore: Chiastolite gives us persistance in realizing our identity and our life’s task. It enhances conscious awareness and is used as a sign of devotion. Chiastolite calms fears, nervousness, and feelings of guilt.
Geology: Chiastolite is a form of andalusite occuring in the shape of long prisms within carbonaceous clay slates. Growth occurs in layers with carbon deposited along the crystal edges as diagonal cruciform shapes are formed. It is also known as cross-stone.
Localities: Massachusetts, China