Crystal Information M-Z

All the information about the properties of crystals has come from working with the crystals and

meditation.

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MarioMagnetite

Fe 2+

Fe 3+

2

O

4

Magnetite is metallic crystal that exhibits an isometric structure which has a hardness of 5.5-6.5

on the Moh’s hardness scale. This mineral tends to form in natural octahedrons and have a

metallic appearance.

Magnetite is a very grounding crystal, which brings stability and gently aligns the chakras. After

the crystal has grounded the user, the magnetite will then energise the user. This stone will also

bring about a stillness which will assist in meditation practices.

Magnesite

MgCO

3

Magnesite is a crystal that exhibits a trigonal structure and has a hardness of 3.5 to 4.5 on the

Moh’s scale.

Magnesite is often found in a tumbled form that has a milky appearance and a soft nature. This

stone is very comforting and aids with pain relief. It is a great stone to use during the

menstruation cycle, providing pain relief, stability and support.

As a crystal, with high clarity, it exhibits the highest light refraction index of any crystal. This

crystal can bring great clarity and a good range of perspectives with regard to situations and

environments.

Malachite

Cu

2

[(OH)

2

|CO

3

]

Malachite is an excellent crystal which exhibits a monoclinic structure and has a hardness of 3.5

to 4 on the Moh’s hardness scale.

Malachite usually forms is a series of concentric circles or in botryoidal clusters of radiating

crystals. Malachite also forms very rarely in crystals and then it has the appearance of azurite

crystals.

Malachite is a very orderly stone that provides strength and structure. This stone is great if you

wish to bring more order and structure into your lives. It is good to work with for short periods of

time as it can produce rigidity and stubbornness when worn or worked with for long periods of

time.

Malachite brings great strength to the heart and inspires great resolve, by strengthening the will.

It is a great stone to use when there are jobs that need to be done and require an element of

discipline.

This is a strong stone and it requires some respect when working with it.

Marcasite

FeS

2

Marcasite exhibits an orthorhombic structure and has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Moh’s scale of

hardness. It has a bronzy appearance and often forms in pyramidal, stalactitic or nodular

structures with radial crystals.

Marcasite brings concentration and increased self esteem. This stone is best used below the heart

and especially on the solar plexus. It is advised that this stone is not used above the heart chakra.

Melody Super Seven

This crystal is quartz based and has a number crystals within its structure. This combination

stone has amethyst, cacoxonite, goetite, quartz, rutile, smokey quartz and lepidocrosite within its

structure.

It is a good point to note that not all pieces of this stone that are for sale have all seven minerals

present within their structure. The Melody Super Seven stone has been trademarked and comes

from a particular mine owned by Melody herself.

It is possible to buy this combination of stones from other sources but they would not be allowed

to be called Melody Super Seven.

See individual crystals for properties.

Moldavite

This a form of Tekkite that landed near the Moldau River 15 million years ago. It is mainly

found in Czechoslovakia and has a bottle green colour which can be faceted into jewellery

products. It has no crystalline structure but good quality nodules can be very beautiful.

This stone has an excellent energy, which raises energy levels and has wonderful properties. This

stone has been written about extensively over the last 15 years and has become one of the most

famous crystals of the time.

Moldavite raises energy levels and allows for deep meditation, increased heart strength,

increased will and determination and support. This stone encourages users to actively live their

dreams, to go out and make their dreams come true, it gives strength and courage at first and then

a loving support.

Moonstone

K[AlSi

3

O

8

]

Moonstone is a variety of orthoclase and a dimorph of microcline which exhibits a monoclinic

structure and has a hardness of 6 on the Moh’s hardness scale.

Moonstone can come in a variety of colours including clear translucent, peach, black and

rainbow. This stone often exhibits a beautiful sheen which can include a rainbow of iridescent

colours. This stone brings great emotional balance and assists the user during times of change.

Moonstone works well with all chakras especially the heart and throat. Moonstone has great

feminine qualities which make it ideal for ladies and men seeking to advance their feminine

qualities. This stone allows the user to comfortably sit back and allow what is needed to naturally

come to them.

Morganite

Be

3

Al

2

Si

6

O

18

Morganite is the pink member of the Berly family and as such exhibits a hexagonal structure and

has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Moh’s hardness scale.

Morganite is one of the most beautiful stones available on this planet. Energetically it is all about

loving acceptance of both ourselves and each other. Working with this stone simply makes life

more wonderful, loving, kinder and gentler. This stone softens people and their environments

bringing gentleness and joy into the space.

Moss Agate

SiO

2

Moss Agate is not a real form of Agate but a variety of Chalcedony, which exhibits a trigonal

structure and has a hardness of 7. Moss Agate is a beautiful stone which is translucent and

exhibits various green inclusions which are often chlorite or hornblende.

Moss Agate is a very Earthy stone which brings harmony, especially with nature and

energetically allows for heart expansions. This stone is very comforting to work with as it brings

emotional and mental balance.

This particular stone is said to be very good for the skin and can be used in crystal massage, as

an elixir or combined with face and body creams.

Natrolite

Na

2

[Al

2

Si

3

O

10

] · 2H

2

O

Natrolite is a member of the Zeolite group and exhibits an orthorhombic structure . Natrolite has

a hardness of 5.5 on the Moh’s hardness scale.

Natrolite forms in long slender crystals that can often form in spherical clusters. This striking

crystals brings inspiration and clarity, especially working to inspire and open the crown chakra.

As with many of the Zeolites, Natrolite has a soft playful energy that cheekily works to clear the

mind through the medium of innocence, bringing new perspectives to old situations and

environments.

Nephrite Jade

Ca

2

(Mg,Fe 2+

)

5

(Si

8

O

22

)(OH)

2

Nephrite is a tough long crystalline form of actinolite and has often been called New Zealand

Jade, Maori Stone and New Zealand Green Stone. This crystal exhibits a monoclinic structure

and has a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Moh’s hardness scale.

This stone is very balancing and harmonising. It is best used around the heart chakra where it

brings love into manifestation through loving both ourselves and our surroundings. This stone is

excellent to align both our physical and emotional bodies. Nephrite Jade encourages us to be at

peace with our environment and facilitates learning through love and balance.

New Jade

D

2

[Si

2

O

5

](OH)4 + or - nH

2

O

New Jade is a name given to a form of Serpentine. As real Jade has become rarer and rarer to

find, many companies now sell this Serpentine as a form of Jade. It is not Jade. See Serpentine

for more details about this mineral.

Nuumite

D

2

[Si

2

O

5

](OH)4 + or - nH

2

O

☐[Mg

2

][Mg

3

Al

2

][(OH)

2

|Al

2

Si

6

O

22

]

Nuumite is a combination of two minerals from the Amphibole group called Anthophyllite and

Gedrite. Both of these minerals exhibit an orthorhombic structure and have a hardness of 5.5 to 6

on the Moh’s hardness scale.

Nuumite has a shiny black appearance with specks of gold within it. This mineral is said to 1

billion years old and usually comes from Greenland. It has a verycalming and relaxing energy

which when worked with can give great results when used within a meditative situation.

Meditating with this stone brings a great feeling of peace and lightness, which when followed

brings nice expansions and insights.

Obsidian

SiO2

Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass which is released from volcanic activity. It forms no

crystalline structure as it cools very rapidly once emitted from the volcano. As a result this form

of quartz is technically not a crystal.

Obsidian can come in a number of forms including Rainbow, gold sheen, purple sheen,

mahogany, snowflake and Apache tears. The Rainbow and the obsidians with sheen have colours

due to the refraction of light in and on the surface of pieces of black obsidian.

Obsidian has detoxifying properties. Working with Obsidian brings feelings of support and

protection.

Obsidian will work over longer periods of time to seek out imbalances, both emotional and

mental, which it will then highlight and actively begin to remove. This process can leave the user

a bit emotionally or mentally tender during and immediately after the work. Be gentle with

yourself when working with obsidian, this mineral will get to the real issues lying beneath the

surface.

Rainbow Obsidian is known as the path to Peace, it achieves this by bringing into balance all

aspects of personality, those bits we like about ourselves and those bits we may seek to hide or

obscure from view. If we are to love ourselves completely then we must look after both the sheep

and the wolf entrusted to our keeping.

Snowflake Obsidian has areas of white feldspar growing within the obsidian which can often

look like snowflakes. These feldspar crystals soften the energies of the obsidian making it much

easier to work with, this mix is not as potent as the black, rainbow or coloured sheens of

obsidian. Snowflake obsidian will nurture, support and gently suggest new ways of being.

Mahogany Obsidian has a brown colour with some parts that have the usual blackness, these

definite colours are due to mineral inclusions within the obsidian. This type in particular is

especially good to use around the base of the spine produce strength and stability.

Okenite

CaSi

2

O

5

·2H

2

O

Okenite forms in long, slender, hair like crystals which often group together in spheres, which

have the appearance of cotton wool. Okenite exhibits a triclinic structure and has a hardness of

4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale of Hardness.

Okenite is a member of the Zeolite family, many of the finest specimens coming from Pune and

the surrounding areas in India.

Okenite has a very gentle, uplifting energy. This beautiful crystal is well known to Reike healers

as a great stone to work with to enhance the energy and flow of Reike energy. Okenite calms and

uplifts, activating the crown Chakra, bringing inspiration, clarity and open mindedness as well as

helping to dissolve issues enabling the user to see or grasp the bigger picture.

Olivine

(Mg,Fe 2+

)

2

[SiO

4

]

Olivine is a variety of Fosterite which exhibits an orthorhombic structure and has a hardness of

6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Olivine often appears as a collection of very small crystals on a matrix of volcanic matter. Types

of Olivine include Fosterite and the famous Peridot crystals. These types having a striking green

to yellow appearance. Olivine and Peridot are known to aid health and wellbeing by assisting the

liver and the kidneys in the removal of toxins both from the blood and so from the human body

too.

Working with good quality peridot brings clarity, especially in the thought and emotional

processes. These crystals can be found near to volcanic regions, some of the finest specimens

coming from Tenerife and the Balearic Islands as well as areas of Italy and the mountainous

regions of the Himalayas.

Onyx

SiO

2

Onyx is traditionally the term used to refer to a type of Agate, which exhibits the colours Black

and White only. Sometimes this type of Agate/Onyx is also called Sardonyx. This crystal

exhibits a trigonal structure and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.

The properties of this type of Onyx can be seen in the section under Agate, these stones provide

stability, support, grounding and balance.

In recent times a number of other materials have been wrongly given the name onyx, these

include varieties of banded calcites from India and Morocco, which are often carved and then

exported. These “types” of onyx have created a great confusion around the true nature of Onyx,

which is traditionally black and white banded agates.

Opal

SiO

2

·nH

2

O

Opal is technically a mix of two different minerals, Cristobalite and or Tridymite. This

combination reveals a mineral combination which is world renowned for its beauty and has a

hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Opals can come in a variety of colours from clear to white, blue, pink, red and rainbow. The

colours are due to slight mineral inclusions and the diffraction of light within the mineral itself.

Opal can often appear to have a fire of colours within it, all sparkling and glistening in the light.

These stones are often considered to be bad luck. This is not the case, they are simply mood

enhancers. Wearing Opals when you are in a good mood will bring about great results, wearing

opal when in a less than positive mood will often yield unfavourable results.

Opalite

This is simply the name given to Synthetic created glass and has very little properties.

Orpiment

As

2

S

3

Orpiment is a variety of Arsenic Sulfide, which exhibits a monoclinic structure and has a

hardness of 1.5 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale of harness.

This mineral was originally used as a pigment in the creation of paints. Only later was it

discovered to contain arsenic, which accounted for the untimely death of some painters and

occupants of people living in orpiment coloured rooms. Orpiment has a yellow colour and

stimulates the thinking process, of course great care must be taken when working with an ore of

Arsenic.

Orthoclase

K[AlSi

3

O

8

]

Orthoclase, also known as microcline, exhibits a monoclinic structure and has a hardness of 6 on

the Mohs scale of hardness.

Orthoclase, also known as feldspar, comes in a variety of colours and generally assists in tbring

calmness to times of change. Differing varieties have specific properties and names, for

example, Moonstone, golden Labradorite and Feldspar.

Papagoite

CaCu[H AlSi O ]

3

2

9

Papgoite exhibits a monoclinic structure and this wonderful vivid blue crystal has a hardness of 5

to 5.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

This mineral exhibits the royal blue colour of a copper based silicate. Papagoite is a rare mineral

which is often found as an inclusion within quartz. This mineral is an excellent mineral to use

when opening the psychic centres, bringing flexibility in the thinking aspects which in turn

allows new, more expansive ideas and beliefs to be developed over and in place of older more

rigid structures.

Papagoite enhances the use of the throat centres as well as the thyroid gland.

This mineral will be excellent to wear as jewellery or to be placed on the throat or third eye

centres.

Pectolite

NaCa

2

[HSi

3

O

9

]

Pectolite exhibits a Triclinic structure and has a hardness of 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Pectolite can often be found in clear crystals, but this variety most often found in shops in the

form of Larimar. See Larimar, a variety of Pectolite that has a distinctive blue colour and is only

found on the island of the Dominican Republic.

Pectolite crystals bring clarity and softness which brings ease of being and promotes gentleness

both to the self and others. This mineral works wonderfully on the throat chakra and is great for

enhancing psychic abilities.

Pentagonite

Ca(VO)Si

4

O

10

·4H

2

O

Pentagonite forms beautiful blue to green Orthorhombic crystals that have a hardness of 3 to 4 on

the Mohs hardness scale.

One of the varieties of Pentagonite that can be found in crystal shops is Cavanasite, which often

comes from the Pune region of India, amongst other locations.

Pentagonite has a striking colour which speaks straight to the heart and throat chakras. This

mineral assits in the development of the throat chakra, which brings increased levels of

awareness. These increases are due to the energising nature of the minerals on these chakras.

Peridot

(Mg,Fe 2+

)

2

[SiO

4

]

Olivine is a variety of Fosterite which exhibits an orthorhombic structure and has a hardness of

6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Olivine often appears as a collection of very small crystals on a matrix of volcanic matter. Types

of Olivine include Fosterite and the famous Peridot crystals. These types have a striking green to

yellow appearance. Olivine and Peridot are known to aid health and wellbeing by assisting the

liver and the kidneys in the removal of toxins both from the blood and so from the human body

too.

Working with good quality peridot brings clarity, especially in the thought and emotional

processes. These crystals can be found near to volcanic regions, some of the finest specimens

coming from Tenerife and the Balearic Islands as well as areas of Italy and the mountainous

regions of the Himalayas.

Petalite

LiAlSi

4

O

10

Petalite forms in colourless to pink crystals that exhibit a monoclinic structure and have a

hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Petalite has a beautiful soft energy which is both encouraging, comforting and inspiring. This

beautiful mineral often exhibits little sparkles under its surface, especially in a form that has been

polished.

This mineral is great when used to relieve any emotional stresses and brings calmness and

strength to the user. This mineral is particularly useful when used to work upon the emotional

body.

Phenakite

Be

2

[SiO

4

]

Phenakite forms in clear crystals that exhibit a Trigonal structure and have a hardness of 7.5 to 8

on the Mohs hardness scale.

Phenakite can be found in Brazil, Russia, Madagascar and Burma. This amazing mineral has a

very effervescent feel. It is almost like holding fizzy water in your hand. The energy in Phenakite

is always bubbling out of it, filling the space in which it is found. This crystal works mainly on

the Crown chakra which is easily activated by this high energy crystal. This mineral brings true

inspiration to the user, who is quickly energised and uplifted by working withit.

This mineral is great to help people access the space outside of their physical realities and as

such can be used in conjunction with meditating, channelling and mediumship work.

This mineral is one of the highest vibration crystals on this planet.

Prehnite

Ca

2

Al

2

Si

3

O

12

(OH)

Prehnite forms in a variety of shapes and often in the colour green. This mineral exhibits an

Orthorhombic structure and has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

This mineral often has a gentle grenn colour to it, which betrays its true energetic nature.

Prehnite brings gentle balance and acceptance to the user. In this way Prehnite gently dissolves

boundaries both in the physical, emotional and mental bodies, bring about a state which assists in

the collection and storing of information gleaned from higher mind and more intuitive sources.

Prehnite brings to truth about ourselves and others gently to the surface and encourages us to

accept others and ourselves for who we truly are.

Purpurite

(Mn 3+

,Fe 3+

)[PO

4

Purpurite is a manganese mineral which has a distinctive purple coating to it. This mineral

exhibits an Orthorhombic structure and has a hardness of 4 to 4.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

This mineral, due to its high manganese content , naturally activates the higher centres,

especially the tird eye centre.

Purpurite assists in the development of psychic work and also promotes the sense of community.

Working regularly with Purpurite will bring people closer together in harmony of mind and

purpose. Tis truly is a stone of the New Age.

Pyrite

FeS

2

Pyrite has a characteristic metallic gold appearance, which is where its nick name of “Fool’s

Gold" comes from. Pyrite exhibits an Isometric strucutre and has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the

mohs scale of hardness.

Pyrite can often be found in cubes, especially from Navjun in Spain, as well as isometric shapes.

These crystals are formed hydrothermally, whilst the flat circles of pyrite that can be found are

formed metamorphically after the crystals had been formed.

This mineral has been discussed and written about by many people with differing views. To me,

this mineral slows the mind down almost to the point of mindlessness which relieves any stress

on the mental body. In my opinion it is best to work with this mineral below the heart centre. I

also advise meditating with it as oppsed to direct placement on skin. I am not a fan of pyrite

jewellery worn next to the skin as sweating will cause black iron sulphate to be released, which

may cause skin irritation.

Pyrolusite

MnO

2

Pyrolusite is a form of Mnganese oxide which exhibits a tetragonal structure and has a hardness

which varies from 2 to 6.5.

This mineral can be found in large deposits as well as within or on quartz in dramatic starbursts.

As with most manganese based minerals, this mineral will enhance sensitivity and enhance

awareness in the higher centres. Pyrolusite is great to use on the third eye as well as on the heart

and throat centres. This mineral will activate these centres bringing excellent results with regards

to meditation as well as psychic work. This mineral will both open and clear the pathway for

energy to flow.

Quartz

SiO

2

Quartz is the purest form of SiO2, which exhibits a Trigonal structure and has a hardness of 7 on

the Mohs hardness scale.

Quatz is known as the master crystal as it is so useful in so many ways. Quartz has a simplicity

which can work both at surface and at very deep levels. Clear quartz brings clarity and

inspiration. Quartz activates all chakras when placed upon them, it also clears and energises thses

chakras. Quartz is a natural amplifier which can enhance the energy and characteristics of any of

the crystals or minerals that it works with.

Quartz has often been termed the all singing all dancing crystal, as it can be energetically

programmed to do all manner of jobs, including distance healing.

When choosing a quartz, the clearer the crystal the faster the energy, and the clearer the energy.

When working with points then be sure to choose a crystal with a good definite point. Milky

quartzes are also wonderful to work with but they have a much gentler and calmer energy.

Quartz naturally supports the etheric bodies and enhances the communication between the

etheric and physical aspects.

Realgar

As

4

S

4

Realgar is a variety of Arsenic sulphide which exhibits a monoclinic structure and has a hardness

of 1.5 to 2 on the Mohs scale of Hardness.

Realgar has a very firey nature which promotes root chakra and sacral chakra activation. This in

turn leads to enhanced energy, productivity and creativity in the user.

Be aware that this mineral is poisonous, so keep skin contact to a minimum, wash hands after

using it. Also, use the indirect method both to clean and make elixirs from.

Rhodocrosite

MnCO

3

Rhodocrosite forms in vivid red to pink crystals and a more swirling massive variety. This

crystal exhibits a Trigonal structure and has a hardness of 3.5 to 4.

This is truly a wonderful mineral, which promotes emotional happiness and joy through release

of stress and division. This mineral has a strength which will seek out hidden emotional scars

and baggage, then it will bring these to the surface for them to be witnessed, acknowledged and

finally released.

Rhodocrosite is a powerful emotional healer, but beware that it can bring up all kinds of hidden

aspects to the surface. This is great to be used with anyone wishing to tackle the results of a

difficult childhood.

Once Rhodocrosite has done its work, this becomes one of the most joyful crystals available.

This crystal can bring joy and innocence back to the user.

Rhodonite

MnSiO

3

Rhodonite forms red crystals or in a pink massive form, which may have grey and black

inclusions. This mineral exhibits a Triclinic structure and has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the

Mohs scale of hardness.

Rhodonite is another Manganese based mineral , which promotes awareness and increased

insight. In particular, Rhodonite provides great insight into emotional matters, bringing the true

nature and causes of emotional blockages, fears, resentments and guilt to the surface. In this way

Rhodonite helps to release guilt and fear through a deeper understanding of root causes. This

stone is great for personal and group development, bringing a relaxed, emotional freedom and

reconciliation. Rhodonite has the ability to throw the light of clear consciousness and clarity to

highly charged situations.

This stone heals emotions through wisdom.

Rose Quartz

SiO2

Rose Quartz is a variety of quartz, which exhibits a trigonal structure and has a hardness of 7.

Rose quartz is said to have its pink colour due to microscopic inclusions of Dumortierite or

Titanium or even manganese.

Rose Quartz is a truly amazing crystal which provides both great strength as well as gentleness.

This combination makes it ideal for use in this dualistic reality that requires the flexibility to be

both strong and gentle simultaneously. This gentle looking stone has a very strong side which

will go looking for anything or any energy that it blocking self love. In this way, rose quartz

assists us in learning to love ourselves completely.

Rose quartz supports us and releases us from worry and points us in the direction of a stress free

life. Rose Quartz also brings empathy and sensitivity, especially helpful when used by people

working with people who have issues around self love.

Rose Quartz is a good friend, optimistic in outlook, practical in action, honest in communication,

strong when required and usually gentle in manner.

Rutilated Quartz

SiO2 + TiO2

Rutilated Quartz is a variety of quartz with inclusions of Rutile, Titanium Oxide, which exhibits

a tetragonal structure and has a hardness of 6.5.

Rutilated Quartz is almost like a super charged quartz. The retiles enhance the flow of certain

energies within the quartz. This combination brings increased hope and opens the door to new

possibilities that were perhaps unseen. In this way it revitalises, encourages and widens our

vision. This new attitude can promote new ideas and allow these ideas and energies a forum in

which to play themselves out, bringing an increased clarity to possible new ventures. This stone

is surely a stone for the entrepreneur and the maverick latent in all of us.

Ruby

Al

2

O

3

Ruby is a form of corundum, which exhibits a trigonal structure and has a hardness of 9 on the

Mohs scale of hardness.

Ruby is a fiery little gem. It is born of fire and imbues the energies of that fire. Rubies are great

stimulants, instigators and catalysts. Rubies activate our root and sacral centres. They drive us to

action. These little gems speak to our consciousness and require we do something, achieve

something, anything but be stagnant.

Rubies are great for inspiring new ideas, concept, way of doing things. They speak to the aspects

of creativity and destructivity within.

Rubies enhance fertility at all levels, physical, emotional and spiritual.

Sapphire

Al

2

O

3

Sapphire is a form of Corrundum, which exhibits a trigonal structure and has a hardness of 9 on

the Mohs scale of hardness.

Sapphires have been admired for their beauty for thousands of years. The rich deep blue colour

continues to inspire us to look deeper into our own being and the fabric of the universe. This

crystal focuses our intentions giving clarity to our purpose. Sapphires ask us to look closely at

the nature of our lives and to eliminate those aspects which no longer serve our higher purpose.

Sapphire gives us insight into our true nature and from there it asks us to direct our energies. It

speak to the well of wisdom that supports our thoughts, emotions and physical realities, it links

us through our intuition to the causes of our existence. This is a deep stone that unlocks our

spirituality and seeks to help us to let that blueprint guide our paths.

This stone works wonderfully on the third eye, throat and crown centres. Physically it cools us

down and allows us to expand more freely into our emotional and mental selves. It is a stone of

truth, justice and clarity. It brings more purpose and direction to our lives.

Sapphire, when used correctly, unlocks secret doors and calls to our deepest truths, those that sit

behind our thoughts and emotions.

Sardonyx

SiO

2

See onyx and agate

Scapolite

Na [Cl|(AlSi O ) ]

4

3

8

3

Ca

4

[CO

3

|(Al

2

Si

2

O

8

)

3

]

Scapolite is a variety of crystal family that includes various colours, ranging from yellow to

purple. Scapolite has been found in Afghanistan and the USA. Sacpolite exhibits a tetragonal

structure and has a hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs sacle of hardness.

Scapolite brings strength, directness and focus, depending on the colour they have varying

properties.

The yellow scapolite works well with the solar plexus chakra, encouraging a healthy self esteem

and promoting clear concise thought patterns and structures. This crystal provides stability to

well reasoned thoughts. This is a good crystal to use when re-programming more useful patterns

into our lives, providing greater structure and discipline.

The purple Scapolite works extremely well with the third eye chakra, again producing stability

whilst energising this centre. It allows us look deeply at issues and ideas using our intuition as a

tool. It assists in providing a detached analysis of higher and more complex ideas and beliefs.

This crystal is excellent for supporting and encouraging new patterns, especially when these

patterns have already been identified as useful.

Scheelite

Ca[WO

4

]

Scheelite is quite an interesting yellow crystal that exhibits a tetragonal structure and has a

hardness 0f 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Scheelite works very well to enhance the strength of our personality, it activates our solar plexus

chakra, giving it more energy, which inturn increases our personal magnetism. This stone assists

us in becoming more of our selves, by helping us to believe in ourselves and our own ability.

This in turn leads to greater self confidence. This stone brings increased gravity to our sense of

being.

Scolecite

Ca[Al

2

Si

3

O

10

] · 3H

2

O

Scolecite is an amzing looking crystal which exhibits a monoclinic structure and has a hardness

of 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Scolecite clusters almost look like universes exploding into life, they appear almost like the

quintessential idea of crystal would look like. They are fabulous and inspiring to look at. It is

easy to see the energy of spontaneity within the structure. This crystal asks us to expand our lives

on all levels. It inspires to break out of the ordinary frames of reference, to expand beyond our

normal horizons. Its energy asks us to be more, to do more, to feel more, to notice more, to

expands our beliefs and ideas, to ask questions we have never asked, to seek answers to

questions we did not know existed.

In its crystal form this crystal is very exciting. It can also be purchased in the form of a polished

palm stone. These palm stones bring the energy of expansion but also a feeling of peace and

contentment that only comes from becoming a more expanded state of awareness.

This is a great stone for Reike healers, mediums and deep meditators.

Selenite

Ca[SO

4

] · 2H

2

O

See Gypsum

Seraphinite

(Mg,Fe 2+

)

5

Al[(OH)

8

|AlSi

3

O

10

]

Seraphinite is a very soft stone that exhibits a monoclinic structure and has a hardness of 2 to 2.5

on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Seraphinite is also known as clinochlore and mainly comes to the market from Siberia as well as

being found in USA, Southern Africa and Europe. This stone brings a feeling of ease and

comfort in a way that no other crystal does. There is a simple and gentle energy that requires

patience and relaxation from the user. This stone is said by many to be one of the best healing

stones on the planet.

It brings balance, harmony, peace and ease to the user.

It has been noted that it is also excellent at blocking out certain frequencies.

This is truly a beautiful stone, consisting of radiating fibres that have a green-silverish metallic

sheen. Its name comes from the fact that when polished the shapes of angels wings seem to

appear to be flying over a green background. This stone is a pleasure to work with.

Shattuckite

Cu

5

[(OH)

2

|(SiO

3

)

4

Shattuckite is a copper based mineral that exhibits an Orthorhombic structure and has a hardness

of 3.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Shattuckite exhibits the classic blue colour of a copper based mineral. It is surprisingly light to

the touch, having a very low density considering its copper component. This crystal brings a

smile to the face, instantly making us feel at home and accepted. This is a great crystal to give to

anyone feeling out of sorts or not their usual selves. Shattuckite helps us to be more comfortable

with ourselves and through this comfort opens the door to the psychic centres. When we are

comfortable and content with ourselves, this balance allows us to perceive deeper and purer

states of awareness through our higher centres. Shattuckite facilitates that ease which opens

doors to perceptions which are otherwise closed.

This stone is a real friend in times of need and exploration.

Snowflake Obsidian

SiO2

See Obsidian

Sodalite

Na

8

[Cl

2

|Al

6

Si

6

O

24

Sodalite generally has a deep blue colour (although it does have some rarer forms of the purple

hackmenite variety) due to the high sodium content and exhibits an isometric structure and had a

hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the mohs scale of hardness.

Sodailte has some quite rare crystalline varieties, but it is most often found in crystal shops in its

dark blue massive variety, often in tumbled form. Sodalite is an excellent stone for working on

the third eye and throat centres. This wonderful mineral provides an avenue for deep expansion

and research. This stone helps the user to access deeper, stiller and more insightful states of

being.

This is a great stone to use with meditation, mediumship and channelling.

Sphalerite

(Zn,Fe 2+

)S

Sphalerite has a metallic appearance which conceals coloured crystals vaying from yellow

through green to deep red in colour. This crystal exhibits an Isometric structure and has a harness

of3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Sphalerite has the energy of Zinc and Iron combined. This crystal produces heat and action. This

crystal activates the root, sacral and solar plexus chakras. This is a real stone to work with when

you want to achieve something in the physical realm. It not only gives you the energy to begin,

but it gives you the purpose, the innovation and the drive to complete the task in the best possible

manner.

Sphalerite activates the creative centres which is great for matters of fertility and sexual drive, as

well as stimulating all manner of ideas and new possibilities.

This is a stone of action.

Spinel

MgAl

2

O

4

Spinels come in a rainbow of colours from red through green to blue and purple. This diverse

looking crystal exhibits an Isometric structure and has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale

of hardness.

Spinels bring clarity and focus to all centres. Each coloured spinel can be placed on the

appropriate chakra: red for root; orange for sacral; yellow for solar plexus; green for heart; blue

for throat; purple for third eye; clear or indigo for the crown. These beautiful little gems will

effortlessly energise each chakra giving it all the energy it requires, bringing clarity and well

being to the user.

Spodumene

LiAl[Si

2

O

6

See Kunzite

Staurolite

(Fe 2+

,Mg,Zn)

1.5-2

Al

9

[O

6

|(OH,O)

2

|(SiO

4

)

4

]

Staurolite is a very interesting stone that often forms in the shape of a cross in some

metamorphosed pelitic rock. Staurolite exhibits a monoclinic structure and has a hardness of 7 to

7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Staurolite is a very gentle heart felt stone that brings comfort, grounding and balance to the user.

It has been said by many to ward off the evil eye and it is still used for that purpose today.

Stibnite

Sb

2

S

3

Stibnite has a very metallic appearance and grows in tall crystals and clusters. Stibnite exhibits

an Orthorhombic structure and has a hardness of 2.

This is a very unusual crystal, that is metallic and very light weight. It transmits energy very

quickly and as such can be used in a wand form very easily. It has an almost neutral state that

simply requires an energy or intention to set it going. It seems to amplify intentions and is

excellent for directing energy on many levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

This is a very useful crystal for a lightworkers tool box.

Stichtite

Mg

6

Cr

2

[(OH)

16

|CO

3

] · 4H

2

O

Stchtite is a lilac to purple looking mineral which exhibits a Trigonal structure and has a

hardness of 1.5 to 2 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Stichtite is a gentle stone which gently activates and stimulates the third eye centre. This centre

is the doorway to intuition and the wisdom that supports this reality. Stichtite can often be found

with Serpentine and in that combination it is now called atlantasite. Atlantasite brings the

balance and harmony of serpentine together with the third eye activation of the stichtite. When

we work with our third eyes, one of the keys to opening the eye into deeper states is relaxation

and balance. As you can see the combination of Atlantasite is a good one to work with.

Sugilite

KNa

2

(Fe,Mn,Al)

2

Li

3

Si

12

O

30

Sugilite is a wonderful crystal that has been called the love stone for this age. Sugilite exhibits a

Hexagonal structure and has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Sugilite combines the use of Potassium, Sodium and Manganese to provide amaxing results. This

mineral effortlessly opens the throat, third eye, crown and heart chakras. It naturally stimulates

increased love, harmony and balance. This in turn allows us to look deeper into our being

through our third eyes. This wonderful mineral assists us to begin the journey deep into our

beings in the spirit of love and to discover the true nature of the universe and our place in it.

Sunstone

(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si

2

O

8

]

Sunstone is a variety of Oligoclase and exhibits a Triclinic structure and has a hardness of 6 to

6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Sunstone has a beautiful appearance, it looks like there are thousands of multi coloured glitter

pieces dancing beneath the surface in a pool of water lit by a deep orange sunset.

This vision says it all, Sunstone uplifts and inspires the imagination linking the mind in the solar

plexus to the creativity of the sacral chakra. This stone brings joy, confidence and strength to the

character of the user. A great stone to alleviate depression and to inspire creativity.

Tekkite

These rocks are a natural glass that was formed from the impact of a meteor melting the local

rock and producing a variety of glass, which has no crystalline structure due to the speed at

which it formed. The actual composition of these glasses depends on the location in which they

were found. As a result, many of these tekkites have names and properties specific to a region.

Moldovaite, for example, is probably one of the most famous of these tekkites. See Moldavite for

more information.

Many of the tekkites on the market have no specific name and fall under the name takkite. These

glasses have interesting qualities.

Tekkites have a warming effect which stimulates the root and sacral centres, inspiring action and

creativity. Meditating with these glasses often produces and uplifting effect and allows the user

to travel inside as their third eyes have also been stinmulated. I have often noticed people just

giggling and becoming giddy and excited when working with these tekkites.

These are very interesting stones and are well worth investigating with regard to self

development.

Thulite

{Ca

2

}{Al

3

}[O|OH|SiO

4

|Si

2

O

7

]

Thulite is a pink form of Zoisite and exhibits an Orthorhombic structure and has a hardness of 6

to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Thulite is a manganese containing Zoisite which stimulates the user and encourages them to take

hold of life and live it to the full. This stone enhances fertility and increases drive in both

physicality, thought processes and spiritual endeavours.

Tiger’s Eye

SiO2 +

[ ][Na

2

][Fe 2+

3

Fe 3+

2

][(OH)

2

|Si

8

O

22

]

Tiger’s eye is a combination of Riebeckite in Chalcedony, which exhibits a Trigonal structure

and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Tiger’s eye has a wonderful chatoyant appearance of shiny gold and brown. Tiger’s Eye is

formed under high pressure and temperature. As a result this mineral brings stability and courage

during times of stress and difficulty. This mineral brings enhanced self esteem and strength.

Tiger Iron

This mineral is a combination of Hematite and Jasper.

See Hematite and Jasper.

Titanite

CaTi[O|SiO

4

Titanite forms in yellow to green crystals, which exhibit monoclinic structure and have a

hardness of 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Titanite has a high vibration which promotes clarity and clears blockages. This little crystal

works on the mental body bringing order and structure to all mental processes. This crystal raises

the energy levels of the user so that the bigger picture can be glimpsed and a new order be put in

place.

Titanite creates order and focus and cuts straight to the point of any issue.

Topaz

Al

2

[(F,OH)

2

|SiO

4

Topaz is a wonderful crystal, which exhibits an Orthorhombic structure and has a hardness of 8

on the Mohs hardness scale.

Topaz comes in three colours depending on the mineral content. Chromium gives Topaz a

yellow to orange colour and produces what is known as imperial Topaz. Imperial Topaz works

well with the solar plexus chakra. This form of topaz is by far the best stone for working on

matters of self esteem. Imperial topaz clears blockages between the solar plexus chakras and

both the heart and sacral centres. This releases the energies of courage and creativity from the

sacral chakra and the energies of love and self acceptance from the heart chakra. This

combination of energy release provides the healthiest combination for sustainable development

of strong and well balanced self esteem.

Iron content gives the Topaz a blue colour. This blue Topaz works well with the throat chakra,

activating this centre in a specific manner. Blue Topaz gives the user the ability to lift out of any

situation and then from a detached perspective to look back at the situation from a neutral

perspective. Blue Topaz is excellent for allowing the user to be released both from physical,

mental and emotional situations. This is gift of a stone to any user.

Blue Topaz also works wonders in the realms of psychic development.

Tourmaline

This mineral forms part of a complex group which include a variety of Borosilicates and

Cyclosilicates. Elements that are included in this family include Calcium, potassium, chromium

aluminium, sodium, iron and manganese. The crystals in this group do exhibit trigonal structure

and have a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

This amazing crystal can be found in a variety of single colours and also in bi, tri and even more

complicated colour combinations.

Black Tourmaline is by far the most common form of this mineral. Black tourmaline is naturally

piezo-electric, which means that it automatically balances positive and negative electrostatic

charges. This produces a very calming effect on the user, reducing stress and anxiety, increasing

calmness and stillness. Black tourmaline is an excellent stone to use for grounding, creating

stability and aiding meditation.

This type of tourmaline is also an excellent protection stone. It simply grounds all of us so we are

less affected by the moods and thoughts of others. The best way to protect yourself from outside

influences is to keep your energy in, and in this stone does that very well.

Green Tourmaline is also piezo-electric, and so also brings stability and balance. Green

tourmaline works well with the heart, producing a very stabile emeotional state, which is

supported by feelings of love. Green tourmaline is excellent to use after flying to reduce jet lag,

this can be achieved by simply applying the tip of a crystal to various points on the roof of the

head. Green tourmaline is excellent to use after moments of stress and brings great healing and

strength to the heart.

Pink tourmaline has many of the properties that green tourmaline has, although it is works in a

much gentler manner and is particularly good with the emotions. This is one of the best heart

healers in the crystal world, the lithium in its structure brings great emotional balance and helps

to lift the user out of depression.

Watermelon Tourmaline is a rare and beautiful combination of pink tourmaline in the centre of

the crystal and green tourmaline growing naturally around the pink. This very gentle operating

crystal produces deep and profound results when used in regard to most emotional situations.

Blue Tourmaline is one of the rarest of the tourmaline family and is excellent for use in

balancing and gently opening the psychic centres. This stone is very supportive of the thyroid

and thymus centres. Blue Tourmaline is excellent for use in psychic development.

Red Tourmaline is very rare and actively balances and then energises the root chakra. This

beautiful and rare crystal is a real treat for anyone luck enough to find some.

Yellow tourmaline has a wonderful effect on the user, bring balance to ones thoughts and

actively encouraging new options whilst providing the courage to see them through. This stone

brings a real maturity to the user as it balances and promotes the personality to achieve more of

what is useful.

Tree Agate

SiO2

Tree agate is a variety of Moss Agate, see Moss Agate.

Tremolite

☐[Ca

2

][Mg

5

][(OH)

2

|Si

8

O

22

Tremolite is a variety of silicate that has been produced in a metamorphic fashion and exhibits

monoclinic structure. This mineral has a hardness of 5 to 6.

Tremolite comes in a variety of colours, mainly green and grey. This mineral is very comforting

and supportive. It is an excellent mineral to be used in times of stress. If you can keep your head

whilst all around are loosing theirs ten you’ve probably got a piece of tremolite in your pocket.

This mineral produces stability and insulates from shock.

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