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Albite
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General
Gemstone Details
The first reported discovery of Albite was in 1815 for an occurrence
in Sweden. The name is derived from the Latin word albus,
which means white and describes the color of the stone.
Albite is usually a white or translucent stone with a bluish
tinge. Rainbow Moonstones are a cut and
polished form of Albite. See
more information on Moonstones!
Albite is used commercially in ceramics, being ground very fine and
mixed with kaolin and quartz; as upon heating, the feldspar fuses and acts as
a cement binding all of the materials together.
Fused feldspar also is the main
constituent in the clear shiny glaze on most porcelain pieces. Often
feldspar is also used to
supply alumina to be infused into the manufacture of glass.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 6-6.5 with a triclinic crystal structure.Albite is a common
feldspar and is the "pivot" mineral of two
different and separate feldspar series. It is most often associated with the
plagioclase series where it is an end member of this series. The
plagioclase series comprises feldspars that range in chemical composition
from pure NaAlSi3 O8 to pure
CaAl2 Si2 O8
. The various plagioclase feldspars are identified from each other
by gradations in index of refraction and density in the absence of
chemical analysis and/or optical measurements. Albite is also an end
member of the alkali or K-feldspars whose series ranges from pure NaAlSi3
O8 to pure KAlSi3 O8.
This series only exists at high temperatures with the mineral sanidine
being the potassium, K, rich end member. At lower temperatures, the
K-feldspars will separate from the albite in a process called exsolution.
The albite will form layers inside the k-feldspars crystals. Often times
these layers are discernable to the naked eye and the stone is referred to
as perthite. Albite by definition must contain no less than 90% sodium and
no more than 10% of either potassium and/or calcium in the cation position
in the crystal structure. Albite is the last of the feldspars to crystallize from molten rock.
The process of crystallization from a molten rock body serves to isolate
rarer elements in the last stages of crystallization and therefore
produces rare mineral species. Thus albite is often found in conjunction
with some lovely
rare and beautiful minerals. Although usually not an exceptional
collection mineral in itself, albite can be a nice accessory mineral to
other mineral species. A variety associated with tourmaline is called
cleavelandite and forms extremely thin, platy, white and sometimes very
transparent crystals.
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Mystical
Properties:
Albite is said to enhance clarity of thought and improve one's ability
to cooperate with others in quite a tactful manner.
Albite is also said to give
courage and confidence when confronting the unknown, as well as being a
wonderful blood cleanser, purifier and assistance with the blood pressure.
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Healing
Properties:
Albite is told to be quite helpful in treating all types of eye disorders,
as well as circulatory
restrictions (and other blood ailments) and to be beneficial with muscular ailments.
Albite will stimulate
clarity, confidence and resolution while providing insight to certainty of
purpose. It also provide a connection with the higher self and helps
one interpret their psychic experiences as we are meant to.
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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.
Stone of
Aquarius, Albite is said to be quite helpful
in building courage to help one confront every day dragons.
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Chakra
Classification:
Related to the 6th,
Third Eye or Brow Chakra.
Albite encourages on into action, elimination the fear of the unknown
while at the same time supporting personal power through
change.
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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. |
