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Bixbite
(Beryl)
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General
Gemstone Details
Red beryl was first found in the Thomas Range in Juab County Utah, USA
in the year 1905. The small crystals were found in a rhyolite host
rock and were translucent but rarely gemmy. It wasn't until later in
the 1950's that larger, higher quality crystals were discovered in the Wah
Wah Mountains of Beaver County. These are the only bixbite crystals
suitable for faceting. Currently this is the only area in the world
where gem quality red beryl is mined.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7.5 with a hexagonal crystal structure.
Bixbite (or red beryl) is the red color variety of the beryl family of
minerals. This gemstone gets its rich red coloring form the traces
of manganese added to the basic beryl mineral formula. Bixbite is
generally quite rare and is usually very small in size due it's scarcity
and small stature of the crystals. It is generally heavily included,
perfectly clean gems are extremely rare.
Beryl develops in pegmatites and certain metamorphic rocks. It occurs
with quartz, microcline, and muscovite in pegmatites, and with quartz,
muscovite, and almandine in schist of regional metamorphic rocks.
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Mystical
Properties:
Bixbite or red beryl as it is commonly known, is a stone of soothing
and healing. It is used by intuitives and mystics to bring harmony to
relationships and to enhance compatibility. It is also said to
assist in healing grief and depression. As well it is often used to
enhance creative energy.
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Healing
Properties:
Intuitive sources state that physically bixbite is good for healing
problems associated with the physical heart, liver, lungs, mouth, throat,
stomach, physical energy level, and digestive system.
All shades of red beryl from pale violet, pink to red are helpful in an
effort to break down prejudices and intolerance.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
Powers: Psychic
Beryl has been worn to prevent fascination, or what would
today be called deliberate psychic manipulation, such as practiced by
evangelists, some salespersons and politicians. This is also called
being tagged or corded, when an individual attaches an
astral line to your astral body, generally through the solar plexus (3rd)
chakra. Through this cord they may be able to drain your energy and
even manipulate your actions if they posses enough strength.
If this happens, tape a small piece of tumbled beryl over your navel
and leave in place for as long as it takes to break the cording, generally
a full 24 hours.
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Zodiac:
Associations:
MoonNot
a traditional birthstone for any month.
Stone of Gemini it is a symbol of protection,
as all beryl are.
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Chakra
Classification:
Bixbite is related to the 4th,
Heart Chakra) and 2nd,
Sacral or Navel Chakra.
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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. |
