Healing Crystals: the A-Z guide to 430 gemstones - CHIRON Berlin

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Cassiterite
Mineralogy: tin oxide (rutile group, tetragonal, primary/tertiary)
Indications: (SP) greatness, perfection (S) promotes generosity in
the right measure (M) helps realise dreams and perceive many things
objectively (B) helps with eating disorders, emaciation or excess
weight; has a regulating effect on the nerves and hormone system.
Bib.: [2] Rarity: scarce ❍
Cat’s Eye Quartz (Aqualite, Schiller Quartz)
Mineralogy: quartz with hornblende fibre (trigonal/monoclinic, prim.)
Indications: (SP) insight, detachment (S) aids setting bounds and
helps overcome great barriers at the same time (M) makes it easier
to grasp complex contexts (B) relieves pain; calms the nerves; helps
with hormonal hyperactivity.
Bib.: [2] Rarity: not always available ❍
Cavansite
Mineralogy: calcium vanadium sheet silicate (orthorh., prim.)
Indications: (SP) self-respect, sense of beauty (S) for encouragement
and optimism, makes life-affirming (M) inspiration, learning
ability, logical thinking (B) for cleansing and regeneration; helps with
problems of the kidneys, bladder and ears (tinnitus).
Bib.: [2] Rarity: scarce ❍
Celestite
Mineralogy: strontium sulphate (orthorh, second./rarely prim.)
Indications: (SP) relief and stability (S) helps with severe feelings of
constriction and unease and fainting fits (M) brings structure into
one’s life, thoughts and work (B) releases chronic tension and hardenings
in bones, tissues and organs.
Bib.: [2] Rarity: readily available ❍
Chalcedony, blue
Mineralogy: fibrous quartz (trigonal, primary/secondary)
Indications: (SP) presence of mind (S) helps accept new situations
and overcome resistance (M) bestows inner calm and relaxed attention
(B) stimulates milk production in nursing mothers; helps with
sensitivity to weather changes; alleviates diabetes.
Bib.: [1] [2] [3] Rarity: readily available ❍