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Charoite
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General
Gemstone Details
Charoite only became known in the world, just recently, and it
of course was named for the location where it was discovered.
Discovered in
Russia in 1978 in the Murun mountains in Yakutia, to date, this the only known
location for this rare mineral. The name Charoite is derived from the Chary River which is near where it was found.
The colors
range from bright lavender, violet and lilac to dark purple with swirling
patterns of black Augite, transparent crystals of microcline feldspar,
and/or orange Tinaksite.
Charoite has quite an unusual look, with its chatoyancy and strange looking spirally
strands of fibrous material that often it is mistaken for a synthetic
gemstone.
The Mongols use the stone to make
decorative objects, and on special feast days they would boil the stone in
tea. This tea is then consumed by all members of the family in order
to strengthen family ties and protect all it's members from evil.
The charoite stone is often confused
with the fairly similar sugilite, although it is the charoite's
characteristic light colored inclusions that are the main difference
between the two stones.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 5 to 6 with a triclinic crystal structure.Charoite
is an unusual mineral of quite rare occurrence. It is found today only in
one location, along the Chary River at Aldan in Russia. It formed from an alteration
of limestones by the close presences of an alkali-rich nephline syenite intrusion.
It is the heat, the pressure and more importantly, the infusion of unique
chemicals into the rock that is responsible for the transformations into
completely new minerals such as charoite. Why charoite has not been
found in other locations is not fully understood, but is is probably due to
a combination of a chemically unique limestone reacting with a chemically
unique intrusion and subjected to unique physical conditions.
Charoite is used as an ornamental stone as well as a gemstone. It forms
a swirling pattern of interlocking crystals. The color of charoite
is described in many fashions, some of which include a stunning lavender, lilac,
violet and/or purple color. All of those color descriptions are
actually accurate as they all each probably present in every single swirly
sample. The look of charoite is unlike any other minerals and can
not be mistaken. It has the appearance of purple marble, but truly
defies description. It would probably demand a much higher
popularity if it were not for it's semi "synthetic"
character. It simply looks unnaturally beautiful...too beautiful to
be true....a purple stone, it is like finding a black flower...simply
defies common sense....still, 'tis true!
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Mystical
Properties:
Charoite is often called a 'stone of transformation' as well as a
stone of power. In particular it transforms negative emotions such
as anger and fear into positive feelings. As a part of the transformation
process it allows release of those negative emotions, so one can change
and move forward.
Charoite is also known as a stone of inspiration, bringing enhanced
creativity, spiritual grown and showing new possibilities in even the
oldest situations. This is a stone that allows one to see clearly
which brings with it enhanced self-esteem and helps release one from many
victimizations.
Charoite is known to enhance or bring courage, inner strength or
appropriate assertiveness. In the psychic realm it is used for
entity release and rescue work, as well as clairvoyance and
prophesy.
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More Healing Information
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Healing
Properties:
Physically,
Charoite is known to be helpful for the speeding up of healing of all kinds, headaches, liver
problems, alcohol detoxification, cramps, heart problems, eye problems,
nerves and more.
Any people working with
X-rays should wear charoite to protect themselves from the radiation that
may be present during their work hours.
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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:
Not Noted
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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. |
