Sunstone

 

Rare and difficult to find, sunstone is a naturally occurring sparkly and flashing orange-red semi-precious gemstone.  Color ranges from peachy pink to bright orange or even light red.   The State gemstone of Oregon.

Hardness 6-7

Chakras:  Navel and Heart

Character:  Joyful; Good-natured; Regenerative; Optimistic; Confident; Enthusiastic; Benevolent

 

Mystical properties: 

v Restore sweetness, happiness and sense of pleasure in your life.     

v Strengthens the life force and vitality.

v Said to protect the wearer from destructive forces and remove "hooks" from other people (whether in the chakras or aura.)Beneficial in "tie-cutting" and helping to say "no" when appropriate.

v Remove co-dependency and facilitate self-empowerment.

v Effective in seasonal affective disorder, lightening the darkness of winter.

v Dissipates fear and stress.

Physical Properties:

o   Helpful to the liver and kidneys, digestion, autonomic nervous system and cartilage problems.

o   Harmonizes all the organs.

o   Helpful in treating chronic sore throats, stomach ulcers and general aches and pains.

Suggested essential oils:  Bergamot, Cajupet, Cardamom, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Davana, Ledum, Mandarin, May Chang, Melissa, Myrtle, Orange, Ravensara, Ylang-Ylang

Suggested aromatherapy blends:  Sunstone, Carnelian, Cinnamon Bears, Circle of Light, Dreamsicle, Forever Christmas, Palomino, Red Jasper, Splendor, Sunrise, Symphony, Vanilla Pie Spice, Citrine, Opal

Chrysocolla

Hydrated copper silicate that ranges from blue to green, sometimes brown to black.

There is “gem silica’"(quite rare and fairly expensive with a hardness of 7) that is often referred to as chrysocolla. It is not, but actually is chalcedony colored by the same mineral salts.   Druzy chrysocolla has a crust of small sparkling quartz crystal in small cavities.

 Hardness=2-4 (A very soft stone)

 Chakras:  Base, Navel, Solar, Heart and Throat

v  Gentle, water-like energy. Gives renewed strength & balance.

v  Inner strength, Harmony, understanding. 

v  Purifies home & environment.

v  Antidote to anxiety, depression, heartache or disappointment.  Wash away negative emotions and thoughts.

v  Help communicate with authenticity.

v  Find joy, confidence, transformation, inner security, tolerance, truth, inner balance, creativity and motivation.

v  Release patterns of sarcasm and criticism.

• Helpful for pancreas,  blood sugar balance, arthritis, bone disease, muscle spasms, stomach ulcers, carpal tunnel,  blood or lung disorders.
• Strengthen physical vitality,  muscular structure of legs, arms, back, abdomen and the body's resistance to disease. Lower blood pressure.
• Detoxifies liver, kidneys and intestines.  Fortifies liver functions including fatty buildup.
• Helps regulate thyroid and adrenals.
• Excellent for sore throats, laryngitis.
• Keep it close at hand before dental work or surgery.  Reduces bleeding and inflammation.

 

Associated Essential oils of:  German Chamomile,  Ledum, Melissa, Blue Tansy, Helichrysm, Muhuhu, Blue Cypress, Yarrow

Essential oil blends of: Brave Heart, Cairn, Desert Lapis, Five Powers, Outback Blue, Silverado, Splendor, Symphony, Turquoise, Valiant,

Onyx

 Onyx is in the chalcedony family and comes in a wide range of colors. Some onyx is evenly colored while some is banded. Onyx is easily dyed, so beware of the more unnatural looking colors, such as bright blue, etc. Onyx with red or black and white bands is sometimes referred to as "Sardonyx". Carnelian is sometimes considered as Sardonyx, but this generally applies to the orange variety. The type called flint is grey, smoky-brown, or brown-black.  A type of onyx called “Chert” (similar to Flint) is grey to black. 

Hardness: 6.5-7.0.

Chakras:  Root and Sacral

Mystical/Emotional:

v  Eliminates negative thinking, and sharpen the wits of the wearer.

v  Grounding and a great assistance in holding emotions and passions under control.

v  Yellow or "honey" onyx is said to help in knowing when to keep silent.
Used to assist in memory during daily routine or lookback at lives.

v  Help find lost items.

v  Protective energies and  helps dispels negativity especially from places.

v  Eliminate apathy, stress and neurological disorders

Physical Healing : Used as a heart, kidney, nerve, capillary, hair, eye and nail strengthener. Said to help with insomnia, chemical imbalances, circulatory problems, allergy reactions, and decrease fatty deposits.  Encourages determination and resolve to act in a health conscious way.  Yellow onyx is said to benefit lung problems. Like a thick blanket that soothes and warms.

Essential oils:  Cypress, Birch, Helichrysm, Bay, Black Pepper, Copaiba, Clove, Fir, Galbanum, Opopanax, Ravensara

Suggested aromatherapy blends:  Onyx, Dark Horse, Obsidian, Terra Cotta, Silverado, Desert Lapis, Kolob trail, Valiant, Wood Badge

Black Onyx (Chert, Flint)

• Draws all the color rays, is used to help one change habits.
• Associated with regeneration and new beginnings.
• Protective qualities, making it advantageous to carry when one is traveling.
• Useful in fighting basic fears and in helping create the opportunity to move beyond bad relationships--and to heal old emotional wounds.
• The Romans associated it with courage and it is thought to be useful when one is defending  in defending and protecting during any battle or conflict, as well as provide protection from psychic attack.
• Helps with compulsive, self-defeating habits (especially when used with Snowflake Obsidian).  Shifts may take place that will take the “fun” out of bad habits.
• Helpful for focusing.  Learn from the past and intuitively sense danger.  Teaches restraint and clear thinking, empathy.
• Useful for victims of abuse and trauma.  Helps us assimilate change.   

 

 

Apatite

The "neon" or "swimming pool" blue is the most famous, but comes in a whole range of colors--green, brown, softer or dark blues, gray, white and violet.  the chemical composition is mostly phosphate, the same material that makes up the teeth, bones, horns, tusks, antlers and hooves of various animals. Wear as jewelry or place in purse or pocket.  It is a softer stone.

Hardness:  5

Chakras:  Heart (green) Throat (blue)  Balances all.

Mystical:  Manifestation, see things clearly. Boost your motivation to succeed.

Help with visualizations and connections with animals, birds and sea creatures.

Helpful for hyperactivity.  May ease teething problems and growing pains in children.

Increase motivation.  Balances physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

Can reduce irritability and aggression and overcome emotional exhaustion. Helps you to communicate your feelings clearly without becoming overly emotional. Draws off negativity.  Clears away confusion and apathy.

Physical:  Beneficial in matters to do with bones, cartilage and teeth, including combating  arthritis and osteoporosis, digestive system and central organs. Encourages formation of new cells.  Can speed up the metabolic rate and suppress hunger pangs.

Blue Apatite is especially for the immune system, high blood pressure, to strengthen muscle tissue and sharpen motor skills.  Good for eye problems and vertigo or dizziness. Facilitates public speaking.  Stimulating to the mind.

Green Apatite stimulates the physical heart.  Useful for heart attack recovery and other illnesses based on stress.

Yellow Apatite is the hunger suppressor.  Great eliminator, especially of toxins.  Treats chronic fatigue and poor digestion.  Stimulates endocrine system.  Lends a sunny energy to the aura.

Associated Essential Oils:  Blue=Blue Tansy, German Chamomile, Grapefruit, Palmarosa, Sandalwood, Yarrow, Blue Cypress

Green=Cajeput,  Fir, Galbanum, Juniper, Lime, Melissa, Myrtle, Pine, Rose

Yellow=Bergamot, Citronella, Grapefruit, Laurel, Lemon, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, May Chang, Orange, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Yuzu

Essential Oil Blends: Carnelian, Circle of Light, Citrine, Dreamsicle,  Green Tourmaline, Jade, Key Lime Pie, Kolob Trail,  Legend, Lemon Meringue, Marzipan, Mother of Pearl, Opal, Palomino, Rose Spirit, Silverado, Sunrise, Tropical Trail, Yellowstone

Chrysoprase

 

The most expensive and prized of all Quartz  (chalcedony) varieties, translucent to opaque mint to grass to apple green. Also known as Australian Jade, but is not a jade at all. Citron or Lemon Chrysoprase is yellow and more opaque.  Called the "Stone of Venus."

Hardness=6-7

Heart chakra

Mystical/Emotional: Activates, opens, and energizes the heart.  Helps empaths set boundaries.

Upholds Courage! Especially to act upon convictions. Allows one to tap into their inner courage and to use it wisely. Many people drawn to this stone simply need the courage to be themselves.

Promotes alertness, well-being, independence, quick-wittedness, mindfulness, emotional balance.

 Encourages beauty, love, wisdom, spiritual faith and generosity.   

Teaches people how to love and play, make life more interesting and be full of joy here on Earth. Helps the inner child come out to play-- how to love life and yourself as well as your supposed shortcomings. Playful energy with a loving heart. Promotes a positive and hopeful outlook.

Physical: Said to increase the immune system response to disease and help with failing eyesight.    Aids healing in the areas of skin diseases and is detoxifying.  Also stimulates liver function and fertility.  Heals and balances reproductive organs.

Associated Essential oils of:  Neroli, Lime Petitgrain, Bergamot, Citronella, Lime, Lemon, May Chang

 Aromatherapy  Blends of:  Jade, Time Catcher, Dancing Angels, Dream Weave, Emerald Pool, Treasure, Key Lime Pie, Lemon Meringue, Marzipan, Princess Bride, Serenity's Child, Twelve Flowers

 

 

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Scolecite

 

Usually colorless or white, but can be pink, salmon, green or red, due to presence of trace minerals. Transparent to translucent with a white streak and vitreous luster or silky in fibrous specimens. The colors other than white have slightly different properties. Absorbs negative energies, so should be cleansed or cleared often. Set a piece by your ointments and creams so they can absorb its healing energy.

Hardness=5-5.5

Energy=Yin

Chakras:  Heart to Crown

Mystical:  Helpful for Inner peace, communication, harmony and transformation. Developing spiritual gifts.  Encourages calming and relaxing, restful restorative sleep. Helps to have lucid dreams and helps recall or remember dreams. Meditation and memory enhancer. Total auric cleanser.  Soothing and energizing at the same time.

See the meanings behind symbolism.

Physical:  Circulation and digestive issues.

Pair with other stones such as Chrysanthemum, Blue Apatite, Shungite, Hematite, Shiva Lingam, Red Jasper, Angelite

Associated Essential oils: Amyris, Angelica, Cape Chamomile, Frangipani, Grapefruit, Hyacinth, Neroli, Petitgrain, Vanilla

Essential oil blends:  Amethyst, Angel Essence, Cream Soda, Legend, Lemon Meringue, Navajo Mountain, Point Sublime, Sitalpu, Star Breath, Sunset Canyon, Symphony, Time Catcher, Vanilla Pie Spice

K2 Granite

 

Also known as Ketonite. Thought to be mostly granite as a base stone with azurite inclusions.  Some specimens even have small dots of malachite.  Sometimes referred to as "Raindrop Azurite" formation.  It is almost unprecedented in the geology world to see White Granite and Azurite together. Was only recently discovered in the foothills of the K2 mountain.  Be careful as there are many "fake" stones out there made from granite, but dyed with blue spots.  Should be cleared at least once a month.

Hardness=about 6

Chakra:  Third Eye, Throat, Crown and Root

Mystical:  Intense ability to awaken intuitive abilities.  Allows seeing the "bigger picture."

Meditation aid, helping to clear cluttering thoughts.  Promotes harmony and peace.

Reach to the highest peak of consciousness, but stay grounded in earthy energy.

Helps dissolve barriers in our spiritual progress while allowing incorporation of practices in daily life.

Physical:  Stimulates circulatory system and detoxifies entire body.  Treatment for headaches.

 Associated Essential oils: Bergamot, Birch, Black Pepper, Cedar, Eucalyptus, Fir, Lemon, Marjoram, Muhuhu, Ravensara, Tea Tree

 Essential Oil blends of:  Angel's Landing, Circle of Light, Crown Prince, Drumbeat, Green Tourmaline, High Rain, Navajo Mountain, Noble Spirit, Point Sublime, Power of Heaven, Sacred Rim, Silverado, Star Breath, Sunset Canyon, Timberline, Toroweap, Zuni