Tag Archives: Minerals

About Stones: Marbled Jasper

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Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Chakra: Root
Lore: Marbled jasper assists in the healing of animals. It is useful to promote the flow of chi energy during accupuncture or accupressure and to energize the hand chakras. It brings strength to those living in close proximity to the earth and may be used to facilitate astral travel.
Geology: Jasper is fine-grained quartz containing particles which were suspended in the original silicic acid solution giving it an opaque color and markings.
Locality: Africa

About Stones: Malachite

malachite

Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Scorpio
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Heart, Sacral
Lore:  Malachite was a woman’s mineral dedicated in numerous cultures to the goddess. It can help create an unobstructed path towards personal goals.
Geology: Malachite is a carbonate formed through a secondary process in the oxidation zone of copper ore deposits. It often occurs in botryoidal masses with a fibrous, banded structure that shows concentric internal banding when cut and polished. Avoid acids, ammonia, and salt water when wearing malachite jewelry.
Localities: Zaire, Chile, USSR, Arizona

About Stones: Lingam Stone

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Astrological Sign: Scorpio
Chakra: All
Lore: The Tantric Lingam, one of the oldest religious symbols, is associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, the Lord of Creation. Lingam Stones, also called Shiva Lingams, unify and balance male and female energies within us and activate the movement of kundalini energy throughout the chakras. 
Geology: Lingam stones consist of a rare form of chalcedony or crypto-crystalline quartz with inclusions of iron oxide and goethite. Naturally tumbled and shaped by the river, they are ceremoniously gathered on the full moon.
Locality: Narmada River in India

About Stones: Lepidolite

lepidolite

Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Throat, Heart, Brow, Crown
Lore: Lepidolite encourages independence and inner peace. It promotes restful sleep, and helps us to preserve our own space in crowds. Lepidolite aids in goal-setting and decision-making while neutralizing distractions.
Geology: Lepidolite is lilac colored mica containing lithium. It occurs in granite pegmatites associated with tourmaline and other minerals and forms as scaly aggregates, cleavable masses, or tabular crystals.
Localities: California, Maine, Madagascar, Brazil

About Stones: Lemon Chrysoprase

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Astrological Sign: Libra, Aries
Chakra: Heart, Crown
Lore: Lemon Chrysoprase is an ideal aid for recovering from a long period of illness.
Geology: Lemon Chrysoprase is one of a family of siliceous nickeliferous magnesium carbonates. Gaspeite is another member of this family. The green color is due to the presence of high levels of nickel.
Chemical Composition: MgCO2
Hardness: 3.5-4.0
Locality: Yerilla, Western Australia

About Stones: Leopardskin Jasper

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Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Lore: Leopardskin Jasper helps us deal with strenuous life situations calmly with awareness of our strength. Use it to fortify feelings of self-respect. Leopardskin Jasper is emotionally balancing.
Geology: Leopardskin jasper is a type of rhyolite which is sandy colored with glassy black inclusions. The term jasper is misleading. Rhyolite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of quartz, feldspar, and hornblende.
Locality: Mexico

About Stones: King Cobra Jasper

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Astrological Sign: Leo
Chakra: Root, Sacral
Lore: King Cobra Jasper is considered to be a supreme nurturer, increasing feelings of contentment and promoting deep relaxation. When untidiness and inefficiency cause problems, King Cobra Jasper will support organizational skills to help restore order. This form of jasper is recommended for therapists and counselors and is believed to provide “ultimate protection.”
Geology: King Cobra Jasper is a variety of opaque micro-crystalline quartz distinguished by patchy, sometimes orbicular patterns in combinations of soft purples, greens and creams mixed with earthy browns, oranges and beiges.
Locality: India

About Stones: Kansas Pop Rocks

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Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo, Taurus
Chakra: “All”
Lore: Kansas Pop Rocks, also called “Energy Stones,” are used for auric healing and chakra balancing. They generally have either smooth (female) or bumpy (male) surfaces. The two “sexes” may be used together or separately to balance or emphasize chosen polarities. Kansas Pop Rocks provide good grounding of high energy states. They are the same as “Boji” stones.
Geology: Kansas Pop Rocks are pyrite concretions. Bridging organic and inorganic worlds, they are crystallizations of pyrite over a nucleus of fossilized seashell.
Locality: Western Kansas

About Stones: Howlite

howlite

Astrological Sign: Gemini
Chakra: Sacral
Lore: Howlite dispels criticism, and lessens rudeness and boisterousness. It helps us to combine the power of reasoning with discernment and patience.
Geology: Howlite is hydrated calcium silico-borate found in arid regions and borate deposits. It forms dense white compact masses that resemble unglazed porcelain. In California it occurs in nodules sometimes several hundred pounds in weight. It is frequently dyed blue to imitate turquoise.
Locality: California, Nova Scotia

About Stones: Hemimorphite

hemimorphite

Astrological Sign: Libra
Chakra: Heart
Lore: Hemimorphite assists in self-transformation and personal evolution, fostering joyousness and creativity. It teaches us to take control of our own happiness and to reach our highest human potential. Used since ancient times, hemimorphite helps in the understanding and utilization of the powerful ancient healing techniques to maintain or regain health.
Geology: Hemimorphite is a hydrated zinc silicate. It forms transparent colorless crystals common in lead, zinc and silver deposits. It also occurs as blue botryoidal crusts.
Localities: New Jersey, China, Italy, Mexico