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

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Sphalerite (Zincblende)
Mineralogy: zinc sulphide (cubic, all formation stages)
Indications: (SP) swiftness (S) harmonises inner restlessness and
helps fall asleep (M) promotes abstract thinking, concentration and
memory (B) improves wound healing, eases diabetes and strengthens
the brain, skin and immune reaction.
Bib.: [2] Rarity: not always available ❍
Spinel
Mineralogy: magnesium aluminium oxide (cubic, primary/tertiary)
Indications: (SP) self-assertion (S) lends courage, optimism and lifeaffirming
attitude (M) promotes structure in thinking and perseverance
in acting (B) strengthens the muscles, revives numb and paralysed
limbs and cleanses the blood vessels, intestine and skin.
Bib.: [2] Rarity: scarce ❍
Staurolite
Mineralogy: iron aluminium island silicate (orthorhombic, tertiary)
Indications: (SP) identity, transformation of one’s life (S) helps dissolve
fixed patterns (M) helps differentiate between meaningful and
senseless things in life (B) promotes a healthy environment for the
body fluids; helps with bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
Bib.: [2] Rarity: not always available ❍
Steatite (Talc)
Mineralogy: alkaline magnesium sheet silicate (monoclinic, tertiary)
Indications: (SP) makes approachable (S) helps overcome fear and
exaggerated defensiveness (M) makes easy to get along with and
willing to talk (B) cleanses and gets rid of fatty tissue; helps with
excess weight, protects the blood vessels and heart.
Bib.: [2] Rarity: readily available ❍
Stilbite
Mineralogy: zeolite leaves (lattice silicate, monoclinic, primary)
Indications: (SP) gentleness (S) for a calm, relaxed and confident
state of mind (M) prompts to follow one’s ideas and visions (B) promotes
kidney function; fortifies the senses, especially the sense of
taste, and helps with sore throat.
Bib.: [2] Rarity: not always available ❍