Bronzite

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General Gemstone Details

Bronzite is gemological name for the common mineral, Enstatite. Bronzite is a lovely chocolate brown colored gemstone with golden swirls that shimmer, making this one of the more phenomenal gemstones.
Ancient Romans, we are told, used to grind Bronzite into powder form to use as protection against mental illness and confusion, and as an effective treatment to strengthen the nerves.

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 5.5 with a orthorhombic crystal structure.

Dark brown or greenish-brown, opaque variety of Enstatite or Hypersthene with a submetallic luster. Bronzite is formed through weathering of normal Enstatite or Hypersthene.

Bronzite is composed of complex magnesium and magnesium iron silicates, although to a Geologist, this gemstone is composed of a combination of Enstatite and Hypersthene, found in igneous rocks, usually ultramafic in origin (from very deep within the earth). Bronzite has a submetallic luster and the flashes of bronze light are called shiller. Enstatite and Hypersthene may also be found in meteorites as well.

Bronzite is a member of the pyroxene group of minerals, belonging with enstatite and hypersthene to the orthorhombic series of the group. Rather than a distinct species, it is really a ferriferous variety of enstatite, which owing to partial alteration has acquired a bronze-like sub-metallic luster on the cleavage surfaces.

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Mystical Properties:
Bronzite is known both as a 'stone of focused action' as well as a 'stone of courtesy', it promotes loving, unprejudiced discernment within the bearer. This is a stone that will help one to develop in all areas relative to service, as well, it brings the value pf assistance to the forefront of the conscious mind. It is quite helpful in gaining certainty in our decisions and with taking control of our actions.

As will all iron bearing gemstone, this stone is thought to be protective; as all iron bearing gemstones are thought not only to be protective, but to send the ill-will or evil intent back to the sender thrice-fold!

As with any brown gemstones, Bronzite brings with it an air of grounding to the wearer and to boost self-esteem. Wearing Bronzite jewelry is thought especially helpful in discordant situations where the wearer feels they lack control and/or lose their center in the given situation. Bronzite is thought to bring harmony to its wearer as well.

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More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
Bronzite is said to bring the body into perfect pH balance, which is helpful in many an ailment. In addition it is told to help with treatment of cysts and skin disorders such as rashes, pimples, eczema as well as premature aging and skin dehydration.

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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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More Chakra Info

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Chakra Classification:
Bronzite is useful to have around when working with the chakras, particularly the 1st, or Root/Base Chakra, and 2nd, or Sacral/Navel Chakra, as it helps with grounding and aids the development of spiritual transformation.

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.