Garnet

Hessonite Garnet on Kambaba Jasper

Garnet is a beautiful and versatile mineral that has a variety of uses. It is a popular gemstone and is also used in a variety of industrial applications. Garnet is also used in metaphysical applications and is said to have a variety of benefits.

Although associated with the colour red, Garnet is found in a variety of colours, and colourless, including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, and black. Garnets are not a single gem species but a complex family of varieties and many species.

It is mined in various locations around the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Deposits are most commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks.

Garnets have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms, but differ in chemical composition. The different species are pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular, uvarovite and andradite.

• Pyrope: Pyrope is the most common and most valuable type of garnet. It is a deep red colour and it from this colour that it gets its name from the Greek word for fire and eye.

• Almandine: Almandine is a deep red to purple colour and is often used in jewellery. It is also used in abrasives and as a gemstone for lasers.

• Spessartine: Also known as Spessartite garnets. Spessartine is a orange-red colour and is often used in jewellery. It is also used in lasers.

• Grossular: Grossular garnets come in almost every colour except blue. They are rarely red or dark and are often used in jewellery. They are often also used as cabochons and beads.

• Uvarovite: Uvarovite garnets are a dark, rich green colour and are the rarest members of the garnet family. They are rarely faceted as they don’t often have the transparency needed for faceting. Jewellery is made with the druzy as raw stone designs. It is also used to make beads.

• Andradite: Andradites come in a range of colours from greens, yellows to golden browns to black colours and is one of the most sought after garnet species. Gem quality andradites are very rare and sought after. They are also used in abrasives and as a gemstone for lasers.

• Hardness: 6-7.5

• Zodiac Sign: Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, (varies according to type)                 

• Planet: Mars

• Chakra: Base, Heart (purifies and energises all)                                             

Metaphysical Properties

Garnet has a number of metaphysical properties that are said to benefit the wearer. It is said to promote love, passion, and protection. It is also said to help to open the heart chakra and to promote emotional healing. Garnet is also said to be a powerful stone for grounding and for connecting with the earth.

 Here are some of the metaphysical properties of garnet:

• Love: Garnet is said to promote love, passion, and romance. It is said to help to attract love into the wearer's life and to strengthen existing relationships.

• Protection: Garnet is said to be a powerful stone for protection. It is said to help to shield the wearer from negative energy and to promote a sense of safety and security.

• Grounding: Garnet is said to help to ground the wearer and to connect them to the earth. It is said to help to stabilize the emotions and to promote a sense of peace and tranquillity.

It is important to note that these are just some of the metaphysical properties that are attributed to garnet. The actual effects of garnet may vary from person to person. If you are interested in using garnet for metaphysical purposes, it is best to consult with a qualified practitioner.

Hessonite Garnet

Now as, Hessonite Garnet is one of my favourites, here is some additional information specifically about Hessonite Garnet.

Hessonite garnet is a variety of grossular garnet that is typically orange-yellow to reddish-orange in colour. It is found in a variety of locations around the world, including India, Brazil, and the United States.

Hessonite garnet is often used in jewellery, and it can also be used in metaphysical applications. It is said to promote creativity, passion, and protection. It is also said to help to balance the emotions and to promote spiritual growth.

Here are some of the metaphysical properties of hessonite garnet:

• Creativity: Hessonite garnet is said to promote creativity and imagination. It is said to help the wearer to think outside the box and to come up with new ideas.

• Passion: Hessonite garnet is said to promote passion and love. It is said to help the wearer to express their emotions more freely and to experience a deeper level of intimacy.

• Protection: Hessonite garnet is said to be a powerful stone for protection. It is said to help to shield the wearer from negative energy and to promote a sense of safety and security.

• Balance: Hessonite garnet is said to help to balance the emotions and to promote emotional stability. It is said to help the wearer to deal with difficult emotions in a healthy way.

• Spiritual growth: Hessonite garnet is said to promote spiritual growth and enlightenment. It is said to help the wearer to connect with their higher self and to experience a deeper sense of purpose.

It is important to note that these are just some of the metaphysical properties that are attributed to hessonite garnet. The actual effects of hessonite garnet may vary from person to person. If you are interested in using hessonite garnet for metaphysical purposes, it is best to consult with a qualified practitioner.

 DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.

 References:

Google :BARD

 Hall, Judy – The Crystal Bible, Pg 135-139,Octopus Publishing Group, London, 2003, 2009

Hall, Judy – The Encyclopaedia Of Crystals ,Pg47, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013

International Gem Society : Garnet Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - Gem Society   

                Wikipedia : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet 

Fluorite

Fluorite from the Lady Annabella mine in the UK

Fluorite is a mineral composed of calcium fluoride, CaF2. Fluorite is known for its wide range of colours, which can include purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and colour. Fluorite is also known for its cubic crystal structure.

Fluorite is a relatively common mineral, and is found in many parts of the world. Some of the major sources of fluorite include China, Mexico, the United States, Canada, and South Africa.

Fluorite has a number of practical uses. It is used in the production of steel, aluminium, and other metals. It is also used in the production of glass and ceramics. Fluoride, the element that fluorite is composed of, is also used in toothpaste and other dental products.

Fluorite is also used for metaphysical purposes. It is said to promote creativity, concentration, and communication. It is also said to help to protect the wearer from negative energy.

                                   Hardness: 4

                                   Zodiac Sign: Capricorn, Pisces

                                   Planet: Mercury

                                  Chakra: Heart (cleanses all -varies according to colour)

Metaphysical Properties

• Mental clarity: Fluorite is said to promote mental clarity and focus, making it a good choice for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to improve their cognitive function. It helps overcome any form of disorganization.

• Stress relief: Fluorite is also said to be helpful for relieving stress and anxiety, making it a good choice for people who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed. It helps stabilise the emotions.

• Insight: Fluorite is also said to promote insight and intuition, making it a good choice for people who are seeking guidance or trying to make decisions.

• Protection: Fluorite is also said to be a protective stone, shielding the wearer from negative energy, computer and electromagnetic stress.

• Healing: Fluorite is also said to be helpful for healing the mind, body, and spirit. It is said to be particularly beneficial for the throat, third eye, and crown chakras.

Fluorite is a versatile stone that can be used for a variety of purposes. It is a popular choice for meditation, healing, and protection. It can also be used to enhance creativity, focus, and intuition.

Metaphysical properties of Fluorite, according to colour

• Green fluorite: Green fluorite is said to promote growth, healing, and abundance. It is also said to be helpful for relieving stress, anxiety and abdominal disorders.

•  Blue fluorite: Blue fluorite is said to promote communication, intuition, creativity and peace of mind. It is also said to be helpful for relieving headaches, migraines, ear, eye, nose and throat problems.

• Purple fluorite: Purple fluorite is said to promote spirituality, creativity, and imagination and is a great meditation stone. It is also said to be helpful for relieving depression, anxiety and bone/ bone marrow disorders.

• Yellow fluorite: Yellow fluorite is said to promote confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. It is also said to be helpful for relieving digestive/liver problems and treating cholesterol.

• White fluorite: White fluorite is said to promote balance, harmony, and peace of mind. It is also said to be helpful for relieving insomnia and nightmares.

  It is important to note that the metaphysical properties of fluorite are not scientifically proven. However, many people believe that fluorite can be a helpful tool for improving their lives. If you are interested in trying fluorite, you may want to experiment with different colours and see which one works best for you.

Ways to use Fluorite

• Carry it with you: You can carry fluorite with you in your pocket or purse to help you stay calm and focused.

• Place it in your home: You can place fluorite in your home in areas where you need help with stress relief, creativity, or protection.

• Meditate with it: You can meditate with fluorite to help you connect with its energy and receive its benefits.

• Sleep with it: You can sleep with fluorite under your pillow to help you have a restful night's sleep.

Fluorite is a safe and non-toxic crystal. However, it is important to cleanse and charge your fluorite regularly to keep it working at its best. You can cleanse your fluorite by using a variety of methods, such as smudging with sage, burying it in the ground, or placing it in running water. You can charge your fluorite by placing it in the sun or moonlight.

(Metaphysical Healing: not a Prescription)

DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.

Bibliography

Google: BARD 

 Hall, Judy – The Crystal Bible, Pg 128-131,Octopus Publishing Group, London, 2003, 2009

Hall, Judy – The Encyclopedia Of Crystals ,Pg 177, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013

Eudialyte

Eudialyte is a rare cyclosilicate mineral that is found in alkaline igneous rocks. It is typically red, pink, or brown in colour, but can also be found in other colours, such as yellow, green, and blue. Eudialyte is a relatively soft mineral, with a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale.

Eudialyte is found in a number of locations around the world, including Russia, Greenland, Norway, Canada, Madagascar and the United States. It is most commonly found in the Kola Peninsula of Russia, where it was first discovered in 1818. It was named from the Greek word ‘eu’ meaning well and ‘dialytos’ meaning decomposable because it rapidly dissolves in acid.

Hardness: 5-6

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Number: 3

Chakra: Heart, links Base and Heart, helps align all.

Metaphysical Properties

Eudialyte has a number of metaphysical properties that are said to benefit the wearer. It is said to promote love, compassion, and forgiveness. It is also said to help to open the heart chakra and to promote emotional healing. It is also thought to be a powerful stone for protection and grounding.

Here are some of the metaphysical properties of eudialyte:

• Love: Eudialyte is said to promote love, compassion, and forgiveness. It is said to help to open the heart chakra and to promote emotional healing.

• Protection: Eudialyte is said to be a powerful stone for protection and grounding. It is said to help to shield the wearer from negative energy and to promote a sense of safety and security.

• Grounding: Eudialyte is said to help to ground the wearer and to connect them to the earth. It is said to help to stabilize the emotions and to promote a sense of peace and tranquillity.

• Healing: Eudialyte is said to help heal depression and helps one to release negative emotions and free one from a negative self impression. It is said to enable self-forgiveness and self-love.

  It is important to note that these are just some of the metaphysical properties that are attributed to eudialyte. The actual effects of eudialyte may vary from person to person. If you are interested in using eudialyte for metaphysical purposes, it is best to consult with a qualified practitioner.

 DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.

Refrences:

Hall, Judy – The Encyclopaedia Of Crystals ,Pg 27, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013

Eudialyte - Wikipedia

Dumortierite

Dumortierite Is named after the French palaeontologist, Eugene, Dumontier(1803- 1873).  It is mostly blue in colour but can portray purple, pink, grey or brown.  

Dumortierite is not a common mineral, it was first discovered at Ducarre's Quarry, Beaumont, Rhône, France in the 1800,s.

It typically occurs in high temperature aluminium rich metamorphic rocks. The largest deposits have been found in France, Austria, Italy, Madagascar, Peru, Brazil, China, Russia and the USA.

Dumortierite is used as a gemstone, but is more commonly used as a mineral specimen. It is also used in the production of glass and ceramics.

Hardness: 7

Zodiac sign: Leo

Number: 4

Chakra: Third Eye, Throat

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Dumortierite is a beautiful and unusual mineral that is prized by collectors and gemologists alike. It is a stone of peace and tranquillity and it is said to promote mental clarity and understanding. Dumortierite is also said to be a stone of healing and protection.

Here are some of the metaphysical properties of Dumortierite.

·       Promotes peace and tranquillity

·       Enhances mental clarity and understanding

·       Promotes healing and protection

·       Awakens the third eye

·       Opens the heart chakra

·       Enhances intuition

·       Promotes psychic abilities

·       Helps to connect with higher realms

·       Brings balance and harmony to the mind, body and spirit

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This mineral encourages one to “stand up for one’s self”, it imbues self-confidence and helps to eliminate stubbornness and develop a positive attitude to life

It’s a wonderful stone to help with patience and allows one to recognise the potential of others.

It aids one in understanding reality and that reality is an illusion, whilst that illusion is real.

It allows one to verbalise spiritual ideas and can help remove discord in relationships. It is also said to attract a soulmate.

It helps provide insight and strength into conditions of dis-ease, allowing one to find and understand the root cause. It aids one in releasing past life causes of disease and is helpful with cases of addiction.

If you are looking for a beautiful and unusual mineral that is said to have many metaphysical properties, dumortierite is a great option.

 DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.

Dumortierite: The mineral dumortierite information and picture (minerals.net)

Dumortierite - Wikipedia

Hall, Judy – The Encyclopaedia Of Crystals ,Pg 150, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013

Melody – Love Is In The Earth , Pg 250, Earth Love Publishing House, Colorado, 1995sdd….

Carnelian

One origin of the name Carnelian comes from the Latin carnis, meaning flesh, due to its colour. It is a variety of chalcedony that ranges in colour from yellow-orange to red-orange to orangey brown. Iron is the source of its colour.

It is predominantly mined in India, Brazil, Russia, Australia, South Africa, Madagascar, Uruguay, USA, UK, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Peru, Germany, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Iceland.

Carnelian is an ancient stone having been evidenced as being around as early as the 4th-5th millennium BC. In Roman times it was used in signet rings and seal rings to imprint seals in wax on important documents. In Israel it was known to be the first stone in the High Priests Breastplate.

MOHS hardness: 6.5 to 7

Chakra: Base, Sacral

Number: 6

Zodiac: Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio

Planet:Sun   

                                                                        Metaphysical Properties

Carnelian is a stone of vitality but also a grounding and stabilising stone which is great for motivation and a boost for your creativity.

It also has the wonderful ability of cleansing other stones.

It can help one remove the fear of death by accepting the cycle of life. In ancient times it was used as a talisman to protect on the journey to the afterlife.

This stone helps one overcome negative conditioning, it helps with confidence, decision making, courage and motivation.

It improves mental clarity, concentration, memory, perception as well as analytical abilities.

It protects one against rage, jealousy, envy and resentment be it from yourself or others, it calms anger.

Carnelian activates the Base chakra, stimulating the metabolism and vitality and can help with an increase in physical energy.

It has the medical claims of assisting healing of lower back issues, arthritis, rheumatism, neuralgia and depression. It has also been used to treat issues with the female reproductive system, increasing fertility, overcoming frigidity and impotence. As well as improving vitamin and mineral absorption it ensures a good bodily blood supply and assists the kidneys, bone and ligament healing.

Best positioned in contact with the skin and if placed near the front door it invites abundance to the home as well as invoking protection.

 DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.

https://www.gemsociety.org/article/carnelian-gem-information/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnelian

Hall, Judy – The Crystal Bible, Pg94-95,Octopus Publishing Group, London, 2003, 2009

Hall, Judy – The Encyclopedia Of Crystals ,Pg43, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013

Melody – Love Is In The Earth , Pg183-184, Earth Love Publishing House, Colorado, 1995sdd….

Bloodstone

Bloodstone is a type of chalcedony. It has been around for centuries and has been known as “heliotrope”. It is the modern birthstone for the month of March.

It is a fairly hard stone, being a 7 on the Mohs scale. Quality bloodstone has a dark green base colour with splashes of red concentrations of iron oxide minerals, commonly hematite which are randomly arranged like splattered blood.

The colour pattern has the religious significance of being like the “Blood of Christ” which is where its name and popularity stemmed from.

Bloodstone is largely found in India with deposits also in Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Madagascar, Russia, South Africa and the USA.

Meta Physical Properties

Bloodstone is a powerful healing mineral and a stone of courage. It can be used to re-align the vibrational energies in the base, navel, sacral and heart chakras. It can help to centre and ground and assists one to “be here now” and live in the present moment. It also assists one in managing the distress of vibrational re alignment.

 Bloodstone has protective qualities helping to keep out undesirable influences and assists in adjusting one to unfamiliar circumstances.

Bloodstone has been used as an aid to enhance ones talents, creativity and decision making skills.

It has also been used to facilitate communication with the ancestors and in ancient times was thought of as an “audible oracle” which could warn of danger.

Bloodstone is a great blood and energy cleanser, immune stimulator and revitalizer. It has been used in the treatment of leukaemia and to shrink tumours. It has also been used in the treatment of the spleen, kidneys, bladder, liver and intestines. It is able to remove and eliminate toxins from the body.

DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted. 

References;

https://geology.com/gemstones/bloodstone/

Hall, Judy – The Crystal Bible, Pg84-85,Octopus Publishing Group, London, 2003, 2009

Melody – Love Is In The Earth , Pg16-161, Earth Love Publishing House, Colorado, 1995

Hall, Judy – The Encyclopedia Of Crystals ,Pg105, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013

Gemstone Dictionary

I thought it would be a great idea to start a dictionary of all the different gemstones I use in jewellery making. I want to show not only the geological information but also to share the meta physical properties of the stones. All gemstones have vibrational qualities known to assist, protect and help guide us in this journey called life. I will try to do one blog per month starting with the letters of the alphabet. Here is the 1st Gem, Ametrine.

Jan - Ametrine

Feb - Bloodstone

March - Carnelian

April - Dumortierite

May - Eudialyte

June - Fluorite

July - Garnet

August - Hypersthene

September - Iolite

October - Jade

November - Kyanite

Ametrine

Ametrine is also known by the name trystine and the trade name bolivianite. Almost all gem quality ametrine is mined from a single site in Bolivia.

It is a naturally occurring type of quartz with a mixture of both amethyst and Citrine being the zones of purple and yellow. Differing oxidation states of iron create the colour zones. Citrine contains oxidised iron while amethyst contains unoxidized iron.

Non-commercial deposits of ametrine have also been found in the United States, Canada, India, and Mozambique.

Meta Physical Properties

Ametrine combines the properties of Amethyst and Citrine powerfully. This stone can bring insight into the cause of long standing disease, connecting the physical realm with higher consciousness.

Ametrine is useful in meditation, bringing greater focus by clearing the mind of stress and tension. It can help one enter the state of astral travel and protects against psychic attack.

Ametrine supports connectivity and overcomes prejudice by showing how we are all linked. The stone stimulates creativity allowing us to take control of our lives. Ametrine brings mental clarity, finds solutions to problems, strengthens concentration to think things through and brings creative solutions.

Ametrine can release emotional blockages and negative programming by bringing insight to the underlying causes of emotional distress.

Ametrine is a powerful cleanser which dispels negativity from the aura and toxins from the body. It is a blood cleanser which strengthens the immune system and oxygenates the body.

It helps to heal chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS), depression, ulcers, gastric problems, tension headaches and stress related conditions. “It releases blockages in the physical, emotional and mental subtle bodies”.- (Judy Hall -The Crystal Bible ,58)

DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.

References :

-Ametrine Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - International Gem Society

-Ametrine - Wikipedia

-The Crystal Bible – Judy Hall , pg’s 57- 58

-LOVE IS IN THE EARTH – A Kaleidoscope of Crystals- Melody, pg’s 113, 114