Whispering Woods Coven - Crystal Grimoire
Section A through C
Contents: Adamite, Agate, Ajoite, Alexandrite, Amber, Amethyst, Amazonite, Anglesite, Aquamarine, Adventurine, Azurite, Barite, Bloodstone, Bornite, Calcite, Cerussite, Citrine, Copper, Corundum, Cuprite
Adamite (Color: typically green due to trace amounts of copper and/or uranium, sometimes yellow, occasionally purple due to trace amounts of cobalt, on rare occasions it is white.)
Hardness: 3 1/2. Specific Gravity 4.3 - 4.5
Chemistry: Zn2AsO4(OH), Zinc Arsenate Hydroxide Class: Phosphate Class Crystallography: Orthorhombic
Cleavage: perfect in two directions at non-right angles to each other Fracture: conchoidal
Streak: white to pale green Luster: adamantine
Named for Gilbert Joseph Adam (1795-1881), French mineralogists, who supplied the first specimens.
Healing: Adamite is used to stabilize a persons inner emotions and helps one to express personal thoughts and ideas. Also instills one with the necessary courage to venture into the unknown. Used in treating disorders of the lung and heart. Adamite falls under the astrological sign of Cancer. Adamite vibrates to the number 8.
Workings: This crystal is useful in attaining material gain. As such it can be used to supplement the energy of Prosperity spells, Employment spells and the like.
Chakra Applications: Adamite is applied to the Third-eye Chakra in order to stimulate intellect. It is also applied to the Heart Chakra in order to stabilize the heart. Through the Heart Chakra it assists one in opening up, emotionally. Used to bring heart & mind together for balance and inner strength.
Foot Notes: Adamite produces bright green fluorescence under short and long UV light. Best Field Indicators are crystal habit, color, luster, density, fluorescence's and associations. Adamite forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of zinc and arsenic-bearing hydrothermal veins. Adamite is a minor ore of zinc. It is found in Greece, Chile, France, England, and Death Valley, California. Small crystals also occur in San Bernardino, California, and in Gold Hill, Utah. The most magnificent occurrence for this mineral is the Ojuela Mine in Durango, Mexico.
Agate (Color: comes in most colors)
Hardness: 7. Chemistry: SiO2 Class: tectosilicate
Crystallography: Hexagonal-R; 32 (trigonal-trapezohedral)
Cleavage: Cryptocrystalline quartz shows no cleavage
Fracture: conchoidal to splintery Streak: White
Luster: dull vitreous to greasy
Healings: In olden times, Agate was placed in cooking and drinking water in order to dispel illness. It is also used to strengthen eyesight. And to diminish thirst. In general Agate is the astrological sign of Gemini, though this may change with different types of Agate. In general, Agate Vibrates to the number 7.
Workings: Persian magicians used agate to divert storms. Agate is used to promote fidelity in ones marriage. Moss Agate is often used to balance the emotions. Use Agate in spells and rituals involving change. Agate is generally associated with the element of Fire. Moss Agate is associated with the element of Water. Agate is ruled by the planet Mercury and its energy is projective.
Chakra Applications: While different types of Agate corresponds to different Chakras, the over all use of Agate is to connect the physical awareness with the other worldly realms. To make a connection between the physical and spiritual realms. Generally used on the Throat and Crown Chakras.
Foot Notes: Said to have been one of the stones in the breast plate of the Hebrew High Priest. Agate is a cryptocrystalline variety of the mineral, Quartz. Agate is usually created in a relatively low pressure area close to the Earth's surface. It can be found in many locations including; Pennsylvania, Nevada, Missouri, Montana (mined only in the summer at the top of the highest peak in that locale), California, Namibia, South Africa , Madagascar, and Northern Mexico. Agate comes in many forms.
Following is a list of some of those forms:
Blue Lace Agate - Agate with light blue bands in a lacy or wavy pattern (Astrological sign of Pisces). (vibrates to the number 5).
Botswana Agate - Agate from Botswana banded with fine, parallel lines, often with a preponderance of pink blending into white. (Astrological sign of Scorpio). (vibrates to the number 3).
Brecciate Agate - Agate with broken fragments naturally cemented together
Cloud Agate - Grayish Agate with blurry, foggy patches of inclusions.
Crazy Lace Agate - Agate composed of twisting and turning bands of various colors.
Enhydrous Agate - Agate nodule partly filled with water. The water can be seen from the outside of the nodule when held up to the light. Also known as Enhydritic Agate.
Eye Agate - Agate with banded, concentric rings.
Fairburn Agate - Beautiful, unique, and rare Fortification Agate from Fairburn, South Dakota.
Fire Agate - Agate with Goethite or Limonite inclusions, which cause the stone to be iridescent (Astrological sign of Aries). (vibrates to the number 9).
Fossil Agate - Agate as a replacement of organic material.
Iris Agate - Iridescent Agate exhibiting all colors of the spectrum when sliced in thin slabs. (Astrological sign of Sagittarius). (vibrates to the master number of 44).
Laguna Agate - Beautiful and colorful type of Agate from Ojo Laguna, Chihuahua, Mexico. (Astrological sign of Taurus). (vibrates to the number of 9).
Mexican Lace Agate - Agate consisting of thin bands in a lacy or wavy pattern. (Astrological sign of Aries). (vibrates to the number of 7).
Nipomo Agate - Agate with Marcasite inclusions found in Nipomo, California.
Onyx - Agate where the banding lines are straight and parallel, and consistent in band size.
Plume Agate - Agate with inclusions in feather-like patterns.
Polka Dot Agate - Agate with yellow inclusions resembling polka dots. (Astrological sign of Gemini). (vibrates to the number of 2).
Rainbow Agate - Iridescent Agate exhibiting all colors of the spectrum when sliced in thin slabs.
Sardonyx - Agate with straight parallel bands of brownish to red alternating with white or black bands.
Snakeskin Agate - Reddish brown Agate with black concentric bands. (Astrological sign of Scorpio). (vibrates to the number of 2).
Star Agate - Agate with banding lines in the formation of a star.
Thunder Egg - Nodule filled with Agate in the center.
Tube Agate - Agate with tube-like formations which are sometimes hollow
Ajoite
(Color: blue-green to light green)
Hardness: 3.5. Specific Gravity: 2.9 - 3.0
Chemistry: (K, Na)Cu7Al(Si3O8) 3(OH)6 - 3H2O, Hydrated Potassium Sodium Copper Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide
Class: Silicates Crystallography: triclinic
Cleavage: perfect. Fracture: Streak: pale greenish white
Luster: dull to vitreous
Ajoite is named for its type locality in the Ajo District of Pima County, Arizona.
Healing: Ajoite is a strengthener, healer and harmonizer of the emotional body. It is used to create an aura of peace and goodwill around the wearer. Used to meditate and to connect with Spirit.
Workings: Use in meditation rites. Astrological sign is Virgo. Vibrates to the number 6.
Chakra Applications: Use Ajoite to open and energize the heart chakra. Ajoite forms a connection between the heart chakra and the throat chakra and thus inspires creativity. Also creates self harmony.
Foot Notes: Ajoite often forms within quartz crystals. These crystals are called "Phantoms". This occurs when the quartz crystal stops growing and another mineral is deposited on the surface of the quartz. The quartz then starts growing again and covers the ajoite crystal thus creating a phantom.. Ajoite is a secondary mineral that forms from the oxidation of other secondary copper minerals. Ajoite is one of the rarest and most sought after crystals in the world. Ajoite is found in the New Cornelia Mine, Pima County and Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA and the Messina District, South Africa, a mine that has been shut down for years.
Alexandrite
(Color: varies from red to green.)
Hardness: 8.5 Specific gravity: 3.68 - 3.75
Chemistry: Beryllium Aluminum Oxide, BeAl2 O4 Class: oxides Crystallography: orthorhombic
Cleavage: good in one direction, imperfect in another Fracture: conchoidal, brittle Streak: White
Luster: vitreous to greasy
Birthstone for the month of June. Alexandrite is the anniversary gemstone for the 45th and 55th year of marriage.
Healings: Alexandrite is used to align and center the three states of our being (mental, emotional and etheric bodies) thus creating a more harmonious state of being. It is also used to re-enforce ones self-esteem. It has been used to address ailments of the nervous system as well as complaints of the testicles, pancreas and spleen. Thought to be excellent for tissue regeneration. Astrological sign of both Scorpio and Virgo. Vibrates to the number 5.
Workings: Orientals use Alexandrite to bring Good Fortune. Alexandrite can be used to enhance love spells.
Chakra Applications: Alexandrite is applied to the Heart, Third-Eye, and Base chakras. This is done to enhance astral travel and to generate past life regression.
Foot Notes: Alexandrite is named for the former czar of Russia, Alexander II, and was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia, allegedly on the day of his birth. Chromium gives alexandrite its color and while, in most minerals, a trace element like chromium would provide only one color to the mineral, in alexandrite it gives it two. Alexandrite occurs in granite pegmatite's and mica schist's. Alexandrite is found in Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and New Mexico USA.
Amber
(Color is amber yellow to orange)
The word electricity comes from the Greek word for amber, "elektron."
Rubbing amber will produce static electricity.
Hardness: 2+. Specific Gravity: approximately 1.1 Chemistry: C12H20O
Class: Organic Crystallography: does not apply because amber is amorphous
Healings: Amber is used to absorb negative energy and to transmute it into positive energy. Amber is also used for grounding. It is used in the treatment of kidney and bladder complaints. Amber vibrates to the number 3.
Workings: Amber is said to enhance the beauty of the wearer. It is used to tap into the power of the Sun, and is good for success, abundance, healing, vitality and joy. It is used as a Good Luck charm by those engaged in battle. It is sometimes burned to clear sacred space of negative energy. Amber is used in purification rites. Its element is Fire and it is ruled by the Sun. Its energy is projective.
Chakra Applications: Amber is applied to the Crown Chakra in order to stimulate the intellect.
Foot Notes: Amber is fossilized resin of pine tree sap and can contain many preserved insects and other animals and plants that are tens of millions of years old. Thought to be one of the stones in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest. Often found in sedimentary deposits and floats in seawater. It is found in many locations including the region around the Baltic Sea and the Dominican Republic, Russia; Romania; Burma, Wyoming USA, and Venezuela. Best field indicators are color, density, toughness, and trapped insects.
Amethyst
(Color: various shades of purple)
Hardness: 7 Specific Gravity: 2.65 Chemistry: variety of Quartz- Silicon Oxide, SiO2
Class: Not a valid mineral species Crystallography: trigonal Cleavage: none
Fracture: conchoidal Streak: White Luster: vitreous
Birthstone for the month of February
Healings: Amethyst enhances mental and emotional stability. It relieves depression and can help conquer unwanted habits and addictions, particularly alcoholism. It is a stone of peace and balance. It also enhances intuition and psychic abilities, and thus is used in many magickal workings. It relieves stress and diseases associated with over-indulgence such as gout. Has been used as an elixir in the treatment of arthritis. Amethyst is associated with the the astrological sign of Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn. Vibrates to the number 3.
Workings: A great crystal to use in meditations. Also used to protect against psychic attack. Amethyst is worn to protect against contagious diseases. It is also worn at sea as protection against storms and drowning. As well as a charm while engaging in business. Its element is Water and it is ruled by the planets of Jupiter and Neptune. Its energy is receptive.
Chakra Applications: When applied to the Throat and Heart Chakra, amethyst produces a calming effect.
Foot Notes: Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." The god Bacchus, neglected by the goddess Diana, decided in a fit of spite that the first person he met would be devoured by tigers. The beautiful maiden Amethyst crossed his path. When the beasts attacked her, she called on Diana for protection, and the goddess responded by turning her to stone. Penitent, Bacchus poured wine over her petrified body, giving it its purple hue.
Amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have a six sided pyramid at either end or can form as druzes that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations. The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty and amethyst has been used since the dawn of history to adorn the rich and powerful monarchs and rulers. Amethyst has been called the "Addicts Stone" at times because of its metaphysical property of lessening problems with unwanted habits and releasing addictions. It was believed by the ancient Greeks to relieve drunkenness. Amethyst is considered to be sacred to Buddha. Thought to be one of the stones in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest. Its purple coloring is caused by impurities of iron or manganese compounds. It can be found in Brazil, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, Bolivia, Mexico, Uruguay, the former USSR, and the US.
Amazonite
(Color: various shades of green to blue-green)
Hardness: 6 to 6.5 Specific Gravity: 2.56-2.57
Chemistry: KAlSi3O8 Class: tektosilicate Crystallography: conchoidal
Cleavage: characteristic cleavages are {001} perfect and {010} distinct intersecting at approximately ninety degrees Fracture: conchoidal Streak: none Luster: vitreous
Amazonite is the birthstone for the month of December
Healings: Amazonite is said to alleviate muscle spasms and to help normalize calcium levels in the body. It is used to calm ones nerves. Often used as an elixir. It is used for nervous system disorders. And to dissolve energy blockages. Astrological sign of Virgo. Vibrates to the number 5. An elixir taken 3 times a day is said to reduce calcium deficiency.
Workings: Amazonite is used in reverse- negativity spells.
Chakra Applications: Amazonite is used with the Heart and Throat Chakras in order to enhance ones communication in regards to love situations.
Foot Notes: Amazonite is most easily recognized by its color, cleavage, and occurrence. Amazonite was named for the Amazon river. It is the rare green variety of microcline, which is the low temperature pure potassium end member of the alkali feldspar group. Said to be one of the stones used in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest. Amazonite is the rare green variety of microcline, which is the low temperature pure potassium end member of the alkali feldspar group. Amazonite is found in the United States (notably in Amelia Courthouse, Virginia), Brazil, Zimbabwe, Russia, Australia, and Namibia.
Anglesite - (Color: Transparent to translucent, colorless, blue, green, yellow, grey)
Hardness: 2.5 - 3. Specific Gravity: 3.
Chemistry: PbSO4, Calcium Sulfate Class: Sulfates Crystallography: orthorhombic
Cleavage: Good Fracture: conchoidal Streak: White Luster: Adamantine
Named for the Type Locality, Pary's Mine on the Island of Anglesey in Wales, U.K.
Healings: Used in the treatment of nervous disorders and to improve circulation of the blood. Astrological sign of Pisces. Vibrates to the number 2.
Workings: Anglesite is used for channeling and connecting with spirits. Used for staying grounded while visiting other spiritual realms.
Chakra Applications: Used with the Third-Eye Chakra to connect with spiritual entities.
Foot Notes: Anglesite is a rare lead mineral. Anglesite has the same structure as barite (BaSO4) and forms very similar crystals. However, Anglesite has a very high density and even though Barite is a rather heavy mineral, Anglesite is nearly 50% more dense. Anglesite occurs in Mexico; Peru; Germany and New Mexico and as an extremely rare secondary mineral at Mont Saint-Hilaire. Named in 1832 after its discovery locality, on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. Anglesite, a lead sulfate mineral of the barite group, was first reported from Sterling Hill by Palache in 1935 C.E.
Aquamarine (Color: various shades of blue to blue-green)
Aquamarine derives from two Latin words meaning “water” and “sea”.
Hardness: 7.5 Specific Gravity:
Chemistry: Berylium Aluminum Silicate, Be3 Al2 Si6 O18 Class: cyclosilicates Crystallography: hexagonal
Cleavage: imperfect, parallel to the basal pinacoid {0001} Fracture: conchoidal to uneven, brittle Streak: White
Luster: vitreous, some specimens have chatoyancy (cat's-eyes and stars)
Birthstone for the month of March
Healings: Used in the treatment of swollen glands and for improving eyesight. Aquamarine is used to release anger and negativity replacing them with mental peace and clarity. Astrological signs of Gemini, Pisces, and Aries. Vibrates to the number 1.
Workings: Aquamarine amulets are worn by sailors to protect them from adversities at sea, especially if the stone is engraved with Poseidon on a chariot. Also worn for courage. Its element is Water and is ruled by the Moon. Its energy is receptive.
Chakra Applications: Aquamarine stimulates communication when applied to the Throat Chakra. Used to align the Chakras.
Foot Notes: The stone is a symbol of Happiness and eternal youth. Also the stone of Courage. According to Christian symbolism, it signified moderation and the control of passion. Aquamarine is colored by trace amounts of iron that find their way into the crystal structure. Aquamarine occurs primarily in granite pegmatites and to a lesser extent in miarolitic cavities in granites, also in hydrothermal carbonate veins and greisens. Aquamarine is typically associated with quartz, feldspars and muscovite, and often occurs with other pegmatite accessory minerals such as biotite, garnet, phenakite and topaz. Aquamarines are found in Brazil, where gem-quality occurs in pegmatites and in alluvial deposits of gravel, which are known locally as "cascalho". They are also found in the Russian Urals, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nigeria. In Madagascar a deep blue is found.
Aventurine (Color: green )
Hardness: 7 Specific Gravity: 2.64 to 2.69
Chemistry: SiO2 colored green by fuchsite mica: K(Al,Cr)2AlSi3O10(OH)2
Class: tectosilicate Crystallography: Hexagonal-R; 32 (trigonal-trapezohedral)
Cleavage: none Fracture: conchoidal Streak: white Luster: dull vitreous
Aventurine is the anniversary gemstone for the 8th year of marriage.
The name aventurine derives from the Italian "a ventura," meaning "by chance."
Green aventurine quartz is an alternate birthstone for the month of August.
Healing: Aventurine is often referred to as the all-purpose healer. It is used for grounding emotionally. Aventurine to heal afflictions of the heart and lungs and adrenal system.
Workings: Aventurine is used in shielding the heart. Also used in good luck spells. Astrological sign of Aries. Vibrates to the number 3.
Chakra Applications: Place Aventurine on the heart center during chakra balancing. Aventurine is related to and found to heal and align ailments of the Heart chakra.
Foot Notes: Green aventurine quartz is characterized by its occurrence, hardness, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity, refractive index and luster. The most common colour of aventurine is green, but it may also be orange, brown, yellow, blue or gray.
Aventurine is found in Brazil, India, Japan, Russia, Tanzania, and the USA. The majority of green and blue-green aventurine originates in India
Azurite (Color: Blue to very dark blue)
Hardness: 3½ - 4 Specific Gravity: 3.7 - 3.9
Chemistry: Copper Carbonate Hydroxide Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Class: Carbonates Crystallography: monoclinic
Cleavage: (011) Perfect, (100) Fair Fracture: Brittle - Conchoidal
Streak: light blue Luster: Vitreous
Azurite owes its name, to its azure-blue color and from the Persian word "lazhward", meaning "blue."
Healings: Azurite is known as the "Stone of Heaven" and is used to develop the psychic self. Used to dissolve negative thoughts. In Native American culture it is used to make contact with ones spiritual guide. Azurite is used in the treatment of spinal malformations as well as circulatory problems. Astrological sign of Sagittarius. Vibrates to the number 1.
Workings: Azurite is used in workings of "New beginnings" and for spells to overcome obstacles. Azurite is also used in rites of divination.
Chakra Applications: Azurite is used to align ones chakras. Also used in conjunction with the Heart and Sacral chakra to enlighten ones insight of the good in others.
Foot Notes: Azurite usually occurs with green Malachite, which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates. Azurite occurs as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of copper deposits. In ancient times Azurite was crushed and used as a pigment. Azurite is found in France, Greece, the Black Forest, Germany, England, South Australia, New South Wales, Australia, and Mexico. In the U.S., most fine specimens are from numerous localities in Arizona, New Mexico, and La Salle Co., Utah. Best Field Indicators are color, softness, crystal habits and associations.
Barite
(Color: found colorless or white, also blue, green, yellow and red shades)
Hardness: 3 - 3.5 Specific Gravity: 4.5
Chemistry: Barium Sulfate BaSO4 Class: Sulfates Crystallography: Orthorhombic
Cleavage: (010) Perfect, (210) Perfect, (010) Imperfect Fracture: Uneven - Flat surfaces Streak: White
Luster: Vitreous
Barite, is derived from the Greek word "barus" (heavy).
Healings: Astrological sign of Aquarius. Vibrates to the number 1.
Workings: Use in in rituals and spells designed to clear obstacles in one's life path.
Chakra Applications: Barite is used to cleanse and stimulate the Throat Chakra. This allows for open communication of ones emotional feelings.
Foot Notes: Barite is commonly found as a gangue mineral in metallic ore deposits of epithermal or mesothermal origin; but it may also be found as lenses or replacement deposits in sedimentary rocks, both of hypogene and supergene origin. Barite often replaces other minerals, and may even replace organic materials such as wood, shells, and fossils. Barite is the main ore of barium. Barite is found in Australia, Belgium, England, Morocco and in the Sahara Desert in Africa.
In the U.S., Barite is found in Weld Co., Colorado; Hardin Co., Illinois; Nye Co., Nevada; Alpine Co., California; Los Angeles Co., California; Lake Co., Colorado; Mead Co., South Dakota; and Cleveland Co., Oklahoma.
Bloodstone
(Color: Green with red splotches)
Hardness: 6 1/2 to 7 Specific Gravity: 2.58 to 2.64
Chemistry: SiO2 Class: chalcedony Crystallography: Trigonal
Cleavage: none Fracture: Conchoidal Streak: White Luster: vitreous
Bloodstone derives its name from the Greek word "Heliotrope" meaning sun and turning.
Bloodstone along with aquamarine are traditional birthstones of Pisces.
Healing: In ancient times, bloodstone was thought to be able to stop hemorrhages with the merest touch. Bloodstone relieves stomach and bowel pain. It strengthens blood purifying organs and improves blood circulation. Bloodstone has a positive influence on the bladder. Bloodstone soothes the mind, and aids in relieving depression.
Workings: Use Bloodstone in protection and prosperity spells. Bloodstone has been found to increase the effectiveness of spells. Bloodstone is used to help one become more knowledgeable in the ways of the world. Its element is Fire. Its energy is projective and it is ruled by the planet Mars. Astrological signs of Aries, Pisces and Libra. Vibrates to the numbers 4 and 6.
Chakra Applications: Used for centering and grounding the Heart chakra.
Foot Notes: In the Middle Ages, bloodstone was attributed special powers as the spots were thought to be the blood of Jesus Christ. It was used in sculptures representing flagellation and martyrdom. Bloodstone Known as "the stone of the warrior."
Bloodstone is dark-green variety of the silica mineral chalcedony that has nodules of bright-red jasper distributed throughout its mass. It is composed primarily of silicon dioxide. Bloodstone is found in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Kathiawar Peninsula and Wyoming, USA.
Bornite
(Color: brown to black with a purplish-bluish tarnish,
with a reddish bronze color on freshly broken surfaces.)
Hardness: 3 Specific Gravity: 4.9 - 5.3
Chemistry: Cu5FeS4 Copper Iron Sulfide Class: Sulfides
Crystallography: isometric Cleavage: poor, octahedral. Fracture: conchoidal Streak: gray black
Luster: metallic.
Bornite, is named after the mineralogist Von Born, an Austrian mineralogist.
Healing: Also known as Peacock Rock, is a stone for joy and happiness. It helps in situations where something needs letting go of, especially if it will then increase your ability to enjoy life. Helps to release negative energy. Known as an healing stone. Bornite is sometimes used as an elixir to eliminate undesired energies from the body.
Workings: Bornite is used in tranquility spells. Astrological sign of Cancer. It vibrates to the numbers 2 and 4.
Chakra Applications: Bornite is used to activate the chakras.
Foot Notes: Bornite is a valuable ore of copper, containing copper, iron, and sulphur. It is a widely occurring mineral found in basic rocks and metamorphic deposits. Good crystals are rare and thus bornite is commonly known as simply a massive mineral ore. It is found in Bristol, Connecticut, Butte, Montana, Plumas Co., Colorado and Superior, Arizona, USA. As well as in Cornwall, England; Rhineland, Germany; Tsumeb, Namibia; South Africa; Morocco; Bolivia; Chile; Peru and Mexico.
Calcite
(Color: Occurs in all colors, occasionally multicolored)
Hardness: 3 Specific Gravity: 2.7
Chemistry: Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3 Class: Carbonates Crystallography: Trigonal
Cleavage: perfect in three directions, forming rhombohedrons Fracture: conchoidal Streak: White
Luster: vitreous to resinous to dull in massive forms.
Calcite, gets its name from "chalix" the Greek word for lime.
Healing: Calcite is an energy amplifier that aids in boosting ones memory. Used to expand ones awareness on both the physical and spiritual level. Use Calcite to clear your aura of negative energy. It is also used to balance the level of calcium in ones body. Astrological sign of Cancer. Vibrates to the number 8.
Workings: Calcite is used to enhance money and prosperity spells. Clear Calcite has receptive energy. Its planet is the Moon and its element is Water.
Chakra Applications: Calcite is used to align each one of the Chakras, especially when using clear calcite.
Foot Notes: Calcite is one of the most common minerals on the face of the Earth. It is found in numerous locations, worldwide. Calcite is found in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Calcite occurs in a great variety of shapes. Did you know that Flow stone, Stalactite, and Stalagmite, are all the result of Calcite? To those who like to draw, Calcite is the main component of chalk. The Calcite know as "Iceland spar" is used in the optics industry for it's transparency and ability to split images.
Cerussite
(Color: usually colorless or white, also gray, yellow, and even blue-green.)
Hardness: 3 - 3.5 Specific Gravity: 6.5+
Chemistry: Lead Carbonate, PbCO3 Class: Carbonate Crystallography: orthorhombic
Cleavage: good in one direction Fracture: conchoidal and brittle Streak: White or colorless
Luster: adamantine to almost submetallic and sometimes greasy
Cerussite comes from the Latin, "cerussa", meaning "white lead."
Healing: Astrological sign of Virgo. Vibrates to the number 2. Cerussite is used when one seeks to center. An excellent stone to help one ground. It is said to inspire confidence, it encourages one to face life's challenges.
Workings: Used as an elixir to relieve infestations of the garden.
Chakra Applications: Excellent when used with the Throat chakra to stimulate communication and to conduct correspondence. Use to ground the Root chakra and open the Crown & Throat Chakras.
Foot Notes: Cerussite is a minor ore of lead. It is found in the oxidation zone of lead deposits usually associated with galena. Best Field Indicators are its crystal habit (especially twins), heaviness, high refraction and luster. Cerussite often occurs as long, thin shards of crystal. It can also occur as prismatic and tabular crystals. When handling specimens of Cerussite, be aware that it is very fragile and should be handled with extreme care. Cerussite is formed by the alteration of galena in the presence of carbonates. It has a very high luster due to the lead content that forms part of its crystal. Best field indicators are its crystal habit (especially twins), heaviness, high refraction and luster. Cerussite is found in Tsumeb, Nambia; Congo; Morocco; Australia; Germany and Wisconsin and Arizona, USA.
Citrine
(Color: shades of yellow to reddish-orange)
Hardness: 7 Specific Gravity: 2.65
Chemistry: SiO2 (minor Fe3+) Class: tectosilicate Crystallography: Hexagonal-R
Cleavage: none Fracture: conchoidal Streak: white
Luster: vitreous
The name citrine comes from the old French word citrin which means yellow.
Citrine is the birthstone for the month of November.
Citrine is the anniversary gemstone for the 17th year of marriage.
Healing: Citrine is usefull in stimulating one's mental capacities, enhancing creativity & intuition. It is used to cleans the body of toxins and regenerateof body tissue.
Workings: Use Citrine when doing Wealth spells. Place a citrine crystal in your cash drawer. Citrine is used to help one connect with Spirit.
Astrological signs of citrine are Gemini, Aries, Libra and Leo. Vedic Astrologers Assign Citrine to Pisces and Sagittarius which are both ruled by Jupiter in their system of beliefs.
Chakra Applications: Citrine opens and energizes both the Sacral and Solar plexus chakras. It also energizes the Base chakra and stimulates the Crown chakra. Use for auric cleansing and alignment.
Foot Notes: Citrine is a macrocrystalline variety of the mineral Quartz. The color of citrine is due to small amounts of iron impurities in the crystal structure of quartz. Citrine is found in Brazilian Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, France, Madagascar and Russia. As well as North Carolina, Colorado and California US.
Copper
(Color: reddish - orange)
Hardness: 3.5 Specific Gravity: 8.96
Chemistry: CuFeS2 Class: Sulfides Crystallography: Cubic
Copper is from the Latin "cuprum", (from the island of Cyprus).
Pure copper's melting point is 1,981ºF (1,083ºC).
Healing: Pure copper bracelets and such are worn to aid in the healing of the body. But it is suggested that you don't wear it for too long because of the possible onset of emotional instability that comes with long term use. Long term usage is also thought to affect the rhythm of the heart. Copper is used to stabilize the flow of blood. Astrological signs of Taurus and Sagittarius. Vibrates to the number 1.
Workings: Copper is receptive energy. It is ruled by the planet Venus. Copper is of the Water element and is considered Feminine. When combined with emeralds, copper is used to enhance love spells. Copper is often utilized to make wands which in turn are used to direct energy. (Usually in cases where the power finger is not working.) OOPS wrong section.
Chakra Applications: Activates and opens the Base and Sacral Chakras thus affecting the energies of sexuality, desire and intuition.
Foot Notes: One of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls found in Israel is made of copper instead of more fragile animal skins. The scroll contains no biblical passages or religious writings, instead it contains clues to a treasure that has yet to be found.
The penny contains only 2.6% copper. In 1982, the U.S. Mint converted production of the 95% copper coin to a predominantly zinc alloy, but coated it with copper to preserve its appearance. A copper pendant had been discovered in northern Iraq that was dated to circa 8700 B.C.E.
With the help of copper implements, King Zoser, founder of the Third Dynasty of Egypt, built the first great pyramid, the Pyramid of Saqqara, about 2900 B.C.E. It wasn't until circa 4000 B.C.E. did gold appear on the scene as humankind’s second industrial metal. Copper is the earth's 25th most abundant element. Usually copper is found in such minerals as Azurite, Bornite and Malachite and in sulfides such as Chalcopyrite, Chalcosine and Coveline, or oxides like Cuprite. Copper ore deposits are found in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Peru, Zambia, and Zaire.
Corundum
(Color: blue, pink, green, yellow, violet, purple, orange, brown, white, gray, black and colorless.)
Hardness: 9 Specific Gravity: 3.98-4.10
Chemistry: (Aluminum Oxide) Al2O3 Class: Oxides and Hydroxides
Crystallography: hexagonal-rhombohedral
Cleavage: absent, although there is parting which occurs in three directions. Fracture: conchoidal.
Streak: white Luster: vitreous to adamantine
Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July.
Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September.
The name corundum was derived either from the Sanskrit "kurivinda" or from the Indian name for corundum "kauruntaka". Ruby is from the Latin word "ruber" meaning red, and sapphire is from the Latin word for blue "sapphirus", which is also thought to have been used in ancient times in referring to lapis lazuli.
Healing: Ruby is often used to alleviate disorders of the blood, such as anemia, poor circulation and menstrual problems. Also used in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis. Improves fever, pain and spasms. Sapphire helps with bleeding, insomnia and nervousness. Corundum is used to calm one down emotionally. Corundum is used in the treatment of eye dis-orders. Astrological sign of Sagittarius. Vibrates to the number 1.
Workings: Sapphire is used to attract good influences. Corundum is used to protect one from extreme weather.
Chakra Applications: Corundum is used with the Third -eye chakra in order to develop insight to ones psychic visions.
Foot Notes: Pure Corundum is rare in nature and is perfectly colorless. Corundum is another name for Ruby/Sapphire. Corundum occurs in a variety of geological settings, characteristically in aluminum-rich and silica-poor rocks. It often occurs as an accessory mineral in metamorphic rocks derived from aluminous or carbonate sediments such as crystalline limestone and marbles, mica schist's and gneisses. It is also found in contact zones between igneous rocks and limestone. Corundum is the second hardest natural mineral known to science. The hardest mineral, diamond is 4 times harder than Corundum. Ruby is the red variety of corundum, the red color in ruby is caused by trace amounts of the element chromium. Sapphire is the non-red variety of corundum.
Thought to be one of the crystals in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest. Best Field Indicators are extreme hardness, density and crystal habit. Corundum occurs in Burma; Sri Lanka; North Carolina and Montana, USA. It also occurs throughout many locales in African as well as in several localities in India.
Sapphire is the symbolic gemstone for the 23rd wedding anniversary.
Star sapphire is the symbolic gemstone for the 26th wedding anniversary.
Ruby is the symbolic gemstone for the 40th wedding anniversary.
Star ruby is the symbolic gemstone for the 52nd wedding anniversary.
Cuprite
(Color: Brown red, Purple red, Red, Black)
Cuprite comes from the Latin, cuprum, meaning copper.
Hardness: 3.5 - 4 Specific Gravity: 5.8 - 6.1
Chemistry: Cu2O Class: Oxides Crystallography:
Cleavage: Imperfect Fracture: Brittle - Conchoidal Streak: brownish red
Luster: Adamantine
Healing: Cuprite is useful in the treatment of kidney and bladder disorders. Also used for motion sickness and vertigo.
Workings: Use Cuprite to assist in grounding and centering prior to doing workings and/or rituals. Astrological signs are Virgo, Capricorn and Taurus. Vibrates to the number 2.
Chakra Applications: This mineral is used to stimulate the Base chakra.
Foot Notes: Cuprite is commonly found as an oxidation product of copper sulphides in the upper zones of veins. Cuprite cuprite is a secondary ore of copper that on occasion forms ruby-like transparent crystals. Chalcotrichite is the fibrous variety of Cuprite. Minerals that are associated with Cuprite are Copper, Azurite, Malachite and Brochantite. Cuprite is found in many locales including Namibia, Zaire, Japan, Australia, Mexico, Bolivia, Chile, Germany, Hungary, England and the United States (Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan and the Western states).
