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Ajoite
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General
Gemstone Details
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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More Healing Information
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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
More information on this stone and it's uses in magic would be greatly
appreciated. Please contact us at webmistress@shimmerlings.com
Thank you.
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Zodiac:
Associations:
Not Noted
Not a
Traditional Birthstone for any Month
Not a stone of any particular star sign
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Chakra
Classification:
Ajoite produces a melding between the 4th
Heart Chakra and the 5th
Throat Chakra and facilitates speaking that which is in one's heart.
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Gemstone
Properties
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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. |
