Ajoite

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General Gemstone Details Ajoite

Ajoite was first found identified at Ajo in Arizona where it was discovered by the Papago Indians and highly valued as a bringer of purity and peace. Up until the early 1960's it was thought to be the only occurrence of this mineral. In fact it had been found, but not correctly identified, in 1947 at Messina (now called Musina) in the far North of South Africa. Only when a second pocket was discovered in 1960 was it correctly identified. The last discovery was in 1991 at the Messina mine in excess of 4000 foot below the surface. Since then the mine has been closed due to the very dangerous conditions. It is highly unlikely that the mine will ever be opened again. As a result of this the Ajoite crystals, which are much prized by mineral collectors, are virtually impossible to obtain.

Ajoite is highly prized by mineral collectors for it's intense blue/green coloring and also for it's metaphysical properties. Ajoite is a rare stone from a mine in South Africa that has become flooded. It is a strengthener, healer and harmonizer of the emotional body. It has very sweet vibrations not only to soothe us; they also draw out the poison of one’s subconsciously held sorrows, fears, rage and old woundings. Meditation with Ajoite can bring both tears and laughter as feelings arise in what is often a deep yet gentle release of inner tensions. It can awaken feelings of forgiveness and compassion- for oneself as well as others which is key in the healing process on all levels. ,

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 5 with a microcrystal crystal structure.

Ajoite is an attractive copper silicate mineral that is named for its type locality in the Ajo District of Pima County, Arizona. It is a secondary mineral that forms from the oxidation of other secondary copper minerals. Ajoite forms excellent microcrystal specimens. The small prismatic crystals are often arranged in tufts with an almost aquamarine-like blue green color. It is associated with other rare and colorful minerals such as shattuckite, copper, papagoite and plancheite; which makes specimens even more attractive. The color variety in a single multi-mineral specimen is sometimes surreal. Massive samples of ajoite are also unique and are sometimes carved or tumbled and can be used as an ornamental stone. Ajoite's classification as a phyllosilicate is questionable as its true structure is as yet unknown.

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Mystical Properties:
Traditionally Ajoite is a stone of peace and harmony. It can help release and overcome sorrow, anger, fear, and heal old emotional wounds. Ajoite also helps connect to the Higher Self and God/Universe/Goddess/All That Is. It is excellent for meditation, and can remove and release negative energies from the physical, emotional, and ethereal bodies. It acts as a stone of transformation, bringing change and growth in a spirit of love.

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Healing Properties:
Physically, ajoite is a very powerful healing booster, and is a great stone for healers and spiritual seekers.

Ajoite can be used for preservation and rejuvenation on all levels and can facilitate the polarization of the bodies and the alignment with the optimum self to stimulate total well being. Ajoite may also provide the proper reception frequency for the cellular structure of the body allowing for transmission of the message of perfection from the ethereal body. It is both a master healer and a medium for access to higher worlds.

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Magical Properties:
Energy: Not Noted
Element: Not Noted
Powers: Not Noted

This stone has been carried by those of similar spirituality to facilitate the "brotherhood" connection and to promote recognition between strangers and friends.It stimulates a bonding between souls who are on the Earth plane and have agreed to meet again during this lifetime; it also stimulates the conneciton between the kindred spirits of both the spirit world and the other worlds, providing for transer of information.

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Zodiac:
Associations: Not Noted

Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

A stone of Virgo

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Chakra Classification:
Ajoite produces a melding between the 4th, or Heart Chakra and the 5th, or Throat Chakra and facilitates speaking that which is in one's heart. This energy field between those two chakras is called the "Peace Chakra", with this bonding it allows for recognition of th enative state and proveds synthesis between one's energy and the purce inviolate energy of "All That Is".

This quality provides for a peacefulness within ones emotional system and a joyful acceptance of ones surrounding, circumstances and environment.

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.