Kyanite

Kyanite, whose name derives from the Greek word kyanos, meaning blue, is a typically blue silicate mineral, commonly found in aluminium-rich metamorphic pegmatites and/or sedimentary rock. Kyanite is a diagnostic mineral of the Blueschist Facies of metamorphic rocks.

Kyanite

Kyanite is a member of the aluminosilicate series, which also includes the polymorph andalusite and the polymorph sillimanite. Kyanite is strongly anisotropic, in that its hardness varies depending on its crystallographic direction. While this is a feature of almost all minerals, in kyanite this anisotropism can be considered an identifying characteristic.

Uses of kyanite

Kyanite is a stone of channeling, altered states, vivid dreams, dream recall, and visualizations. It gives protection during these states. It brings loyalty, honesty and tranquility, and diminishes anger and confusion. Kyanite does not retain negative energy and never needs energetic cleansing. It does align and balance all chakras, often very suddenly. Kyanite can remove energy blockages. Green Kyanite is particularly good for balancing the heart chakra and maintaining heart balance. Blue kyanite is associated with the throat chakra and is a boost to meditation. Black kyanite is also a boost to meditation, and is associated with the root chakra. Black kyanite is also very protective and deflects negativity.

Kyanite

Kyanite is used primarily in refractory and ceramic products, including porcelain plumbing fixtures and dishware. It is also used in electrical insulators and abrasives. Kyanite has been used as a gemstone, though this use is limited by its anisotropism and perfect cleavage. Kyanite is one of the index minerals that are used to estimate the temperature, depth, and pressure at which a rock undergoes metamorphism. Finally, as with most minerals, kyanite is a collector’s mineral.

Alternative names

Kyanite has several alternative names, including disthene, munkrudite and cyanite. White-grey kyanite is also called rhaeticite.

Notes for identification

Kyanite‘s elongated, columnar crystals are usually a good first indication of the mineral, as well as its color (when the specimen is blue). Associated minerals are useful as well, especially the presence of the polymorphs or staurolite, which occur frequently with kyanite. However, the most useful characteristic in identifying kyanite is its anisotropism. If one suspects a specimen to be kyanite, verifying that it has two distinctly different hardnesses on perpendicular axes is a key to identification.

Moldavite – A Rare and Beautiful Gemstone

By John Tidball

Moldavite is a fascinating and beautiful gemstone. It is one of the rarest minerals on earth, as it is only found in a few limited areas in the south of the Czech Republic.

Meteorite Pendant

Why this is so is the subject of much debate, but the most feasible explanation is that it was formed some 14.7 million years ago as the result of  meteorites collision with the earth in an area of present day Germany a few hundred kilometres to the west of southern Bohemia, forming the Ries crater, and projecting molten rock eastwards. The molten rock solidified as it travelled back to earth, forming a natural glass which fell into an area of the Vlatava river valley (in German the Moldau river, hence the name Moldavite), where it is still found today, albeit in ever-decreasing quantities.

Moldavite is a natural glass belonging to the tektite family. Apart form its beautiful appearance, it is prized by healers and collectors for its remarkable metaphysical properties, and many people can feel its powerful vibrations simply by holding it in the hand or placing on the forehead.

Moldavite

This beautiful green mineral exists in various shapes, the most prized of which are the leaf shapes from Besednice and the drop shapes from Chlum. The more perfect the shape and the bigger the specimen, the more valuable it is. Moldavite is also found in irregular shapes which are used for cutting into cabochons and faceted gemstones, for use in jewellery. Moldavite can vary from a dull pale green to a beautiful intense green, and from opaque to the most stunning translucence, and its beauty is best appreciated when the stone is viewed against the light.

Meteorite Pendants

Cut moldavite often contains visible natural gas bubbles, and gems with bubble inclusions are very sought-after. The bubbles were formed before the material solidified nearly 15 million years ago.

Meteorite

Moldavite is one of the most collectable of gemstones because of the infinite variety of shapes produced as it solidified on its way through the atmosphere before landing on earth. Some shapes and colours are more beautiful and desirable than others, but all have their own fascination for the collector. Being a relatively soft substance of around 6/10 on the Mohs scale, faceted and cabochon stones are best set as pendants and earrings to avoid damage, but moladavite rings are also very beautiful and can be worn provided the wearer exercises due care.

Rhodochrosite and Crystal  Energy Field

Rhodochrosite. Sizable quantities of this mineral are found in Agrgentina,Franc,the USA and the USSR. The name come Greek words rhodon ,for “rose,”and Chros for “color,” in reference to the rose-red color of the mineral. Traditionally, rhodochrosite is use to prevent mental breakdown and extreme emotional trauma.

Rhodochrosite

Q. How is this mineral used for healing and spiritual growth?

” The forces of this mineral are centralized upon the kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Placement upon this point along the vertbrae also stimulates healing. Appy this elixir in the prediabetic state and to detoxify the kidneys.

“the astral body and kidneys are strengthened, which activates the id and the ego. And the subconscious  mind is cleansed, allowing access to higher realms of thought. There is the general strengthening of self-identity and an ability to function better in life. This lessens  nightmares and hallucinations and creates more emotional balance. Use rhodochrosite for narcolepsy and narcophobia or the fear of falling into a deep sleep under unexpected conditions. In this condition, nightmare may occur.”

Rhodochosite

Q. Several people have asked me about alleviating narcolepsy. Can you recommend other preparations? “Generally used gem elixirs and flower essence associated whit the heart and base chakra, such as tiger’s eye.

“Rhodochrosite attunes people to the androgynous state naturaly inherent in each individual. When used in a bath, add eight drops to the water. Wear it by the wrist, especially by the pulse point. For external use, apply it with almond and cottonseed oils. Amplification is achieved by exposure of the elixir or mineral to the color orange for eight minutes while upon a crystal base. Then place the elixir or mineral inside a pyramid for thirty minutes. It is surprising that such a popular and powerful mineral has so little folklore associated with it.”

Rhodochrosite

Crystal  Energy Field

Q. Can you explain more on how you create your Crystal Energy Fields ?

To harness the power of the crystals is no simple task. Despite their superior power, they need to be “readied” for their tasks. They need to be “treated” properly, systematically and need to be provided with logistics. Just like Computers. Computers have super power, but are useless without the relevant Software. Here the Crystals are Computers and I am the Programmer. I create custom “Software” for operating the Crystals.

It’s a long and meticulous process – right from diagonising the client’s problems, wish lists, anticipated troubles, it goes right through to judging the crystal power needed for that particular customer/problem, calculating the number of crystals, selecting the right crystal varieties, exact crystal shapes – just like choosing the right computer configuration – not only for the current needs but also for the future requirements.

The Crystals are then cleansed, awakened (if need be), energised (to last for a long time – so long that one may almost call them