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