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Labradorite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Labradorite helps develop intuition, mediumistic abilities and the ability to see auras. It cleanses, balances and protects the aura. It stimulates the imagination and enthusiasm, and enhances patience. Labradorite helps those feeling depressed or anxious, particularly during challenging times, by encouraging optimism and a 'can do' attitude. It protects against & alleviates colds. It benefits those with rheumatic illnesses & gout and can help reduce blood pressure.

Photo shows a polished Labradorite buddha.

Labradorite has the chemistry Ca(50-70%) Na(50-30%) (Al, Si)AlSi2 O8, Calcium Sodium Aluminum Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, sub-class Tectosilicates and group Feldspars. Labradorite is a member of the plagioclase series of minerals, which comprises of Feldspars that range in chemical composition from pure NaAlSi3 O8 (Sodium, Aluminum, Silicon) to pure CaAl2 Si2 O8 (Calcium Aluminum, Silicon). To be defined as Labradorite it must contain 50-70% Calcium in the Sodium/Calcium position of the crystal structure.
Although Labradorite can look plain and dull, when moved, it flashes glorious colours. This manifests because of a play of light across cleavage planes and in sliced sections. This play of light is called labradorescence (after the mineral itself). This occurs because Labradorite has two distinct layers made through temperature changes in its growth. When light enters the mineral it is refracted back and forth through the deeper layers. This slows the light wave down and changes the wavelength and therefore the colour of the light ray, so that it is different from that which entered the mineral. The colours seen include vibrant blues, violets, greens, golds and oranges.
Habits include well-formed coarse-sized crystals, anhedral to subhedral granular crystals in the matrix, and striated parallel lines on the crystal surface or cleavage face. Colour is grey, colourless, white, light green, lustre is dull to vitreous and crystals are transparent to translucent. Cleavage is perfect in one and good in another direction forming nearly right-angled prisms, fracture is conchoidal and hardness is rated as 6 - 6.5. The crystal system is triclinic.
Minerals associated with Labradorite include Biotite, Pyroxene and Hornblende. Notable locations include Scandinavian Peninsula and Labrador, Canada, after which it is named.

Lapis Lazuli (Lazulite) Energies and Mineralogy

Lapis Lazuli enhances spiritual development by promoting self-awareness and honesty (being true to the Self), and behaving from these higher concepts. It is a highly protective stone. It is excellent for meditation (place on third eye or above the crown). Lapis Lazuli helps with problems of the neck, vocal cords and larynx. It lowers blood pressure and regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland.

Photo shows a Lapis Lazuli palmstone.

Lazulite (Lapis Lazuli) has the chemistry (Mg, Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2, Magnesium Iron Aluminum Phosphate Hydroxide and belongs to the mineral class Phosphates. It is easily confused with Lazurite and Azurite, particularly when looking at colour only, however Azurite is reactive to acids, and Lazurite forms different crystals to Lazulite.
Lazulite is a rock, not a mineral, as it is a complex aggregate of other minerals. The deep blue colouring of Lazulite varies from stone to stone and is dependant on the specific proportions of the minerals it contains. These minerals are Hauynite, Sodalite, Noselite and Lazurite, which is an amorphous mixture of Hauynite and Sodalite. Calcite is always present. It usually contains golden coloured flecks of pyrites. The white flecks are usually Calcite. The deep blue colour is mainly due to the presence of Hauynite.
Lazulite is in a solid solution series (a set of two or more minerals that have some elements that substitute freely for each other) with the mineral Scorzalite. Lazulite is rich in Magnesium whilst Scorzalite is rich in Iron. The rarer Scorzalite tends to be darker, less transparent and denser than Lazulite.
The colour of Lazulite ranges from a gorgeous, dark azure-blue through to pale blue, lustre is vitreous to dull, specimens are translucent and the crystal system is monoclinic. Habits include well-shaped monoclinic dipyramidal to tabular crystals, granular and massive. Cleavage is distinct in one direction, fracture is uneven and hardness is 5.5 - 6.
Lazulite has been known since ancient times; its historical source being high in the Badakhshan mountains in north-eastern Afghanistan where it has been worked for over 6,000 years. It is opaque and slightly soft, so is rarely faceted. Its name derives from the Latin lapis meaning stone, and the Persian lazhward, which means blue.
Minerals associated with Lazulite are Andalusite, Brazilianite, Corundum, Garnets, Kyanite, Muscovite, Quartz, Rutile, Siderite and Wardite. Notable locations include Western Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, California and Yukon Territory, Canada.

Larimar Healing Energies

Larimar is an excellent stone to use in meditation; connecting to Lemuria, dolphins and angels. It aids spiritual awareness and development and facilities linking with Universal energies. It enhances feminine energies in both genders, allowing for a nature balance. Larimar releases feelings of anger, pain and guilt and brings a sense of calm, peace and inner contentment. It aids both constructive and creative thinking. It encourages self-healing, dissolves energy blocks and stimulates the brain. It benefits the throat chakra and aids verbal communication.

Photo shows natural Larimar.

Leopardite Healing Energies

Leopardite (a variety of Porphyry/Rhyolite) aids communication with the Faery world and enhances our connection with nature and the environment. It helps us to focus on a goal and brings the determination to bring it to fruition. Leopardite facilitates the ability to see things and people, including ourselves, as they are and to accept that reality. It increases concentration and assists mental processes. It fortifies natural resistance, is beneficial for skin conditions.

Leopardstone Healing Energies

Leopardstone aids connection to the Earth and communication with Elemental beings. It assists meditation and spiritual development, especially associated with the outdoors. It brings a sense of control and management by ensuring thoughts and behaviours are grounded. Leopardstone brings the emotions into balance and facilitates a feeling of contentment. It benefits both the lymph and immune systems. It aids breathing and oxygen uptake.

Photo shows a polished Leopardstone sphere.

Lepidocrosite Healing Energies

Lepidocrosite aids the opening of the crown chakra and linking it to the heart chakra. This facilitates the love of both the Self and of others for the highest good. It encourages living with integrity and authenticity, by demoting the things that do not matter in the great scheme of Life. Lepidocrosite is beneficial for blood circulation and the respiratory system.

Photo shows a super rare Lepidocrosite in Quartz (Harlequin) sphere.

Lepidolite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Lepidolite faids spiritual development and facilitates astral travel. It facilitates the transformation of outdated thought and behaviour patterns into those that are helpful and encouraging; thereby creating feelings of self-love, hope and acceptance. It helps to release negative energies on both personal and environmental levels, and to bring in a sense of calmness and order. Lepidolite reduces symptoms of tendonitis, assists the nervous system and stabilises blood flow.

Photo shows a Lepidolite palmstone.

Lepidolite has the chemistry KLi2Al(Al, Si)3O10(F,OH)2, Potassium Lithium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide Fluoride. It is member of the mineral class Silicates, sub class Phyllosilicates and the Micas group.
Lepidolite crystal habits include tabular to prismatic with prominent pinacoid terminations, and micaseous (sheet forms), lamellar or granular. Lepidolite, along with other Micas, has a layered structure of Lithium Aluminum Silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions. Single large plates of Lepidolite are referred to as books, due to the layers of sheets (pages) that go to make them up. Lepidolite crystals are transparent to translucent with a vitreous to pearly lustre and the crystal system is monoclinic. They may be colourless, white, lilac, pale pink or occasionally grey or yellow.
Minerals associated with Lepidolite include Quartz, Feldspars, Elbaite and other Lithium bearing minerals such as Tourmaline, Amblygonite and Spodumene. Notable locations for Lepidolite include Brazil, Russia, USA and many African localities.

Limonite Mineralogy

Limonite facilitates communication with other realms & beings and the acquisition of ancient information. It promotes the use of this old information with new techniques; providing a powerful synergy. It aids connecting to the oneness of the Earth. Limonite enhances motivation, determination, the will to survive and perseverance. It increases blood flow, strengthens the lower limbs and supports the spine. It is beneficial to those undergoing physical changes such as puberty and the menopause.

Photo shows Limonite Gorthite..

Limonite is a hydrated iron oxide mineral, a minor ore of iron and a source of ochre and umber pigments. It forms yellowish earthy coatings or brown to blackish, stalactitic, grapelike, or fibrous masses and concretions. It is not a true mineral, being a mixture of similar hydrated iron oxide minerals, a large percent of which is Goethite. Limonite forms mostly in or near oxidized iron and other metal ore deposits, and as sedimentary beds.
Limonite is a hydrated iron oxide mineral, a minor ore of iron and a source of ochre and umber pigments. It forms yellowish earthy coatings or brown to blackish, stalactitic, grapelike, or fibrous masses and concretions. It is not a true mineral, being a mixture of similar hydrated iron oxide minerals, a large percent of which is Goethite. Limonite forms mostly in or near oxidized iron and other metal ore deposits, and as sedimentary beds.

Linarite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Linarite aids psychic development, particularly telepathy and clairvoyance. It promotes astral travel. It facilitates speaking from the heart, particularly in stressful situations, enhancing both communication skills increasing rational thought. Linarite relieves the symptoms of motion sickness.

Photo shows microcrystalline Linarite on matrix.

Linarite has the chemistry PbCuSO4(OH)2, Lead Copper Sulphate Hydroxide and belongs to the mineral class Sulphates.
Linarite is a relatively rare mineral that is formed from the oxidation of Lead and Copper minerals such as Galena and Chalcopyrite. The deep blue azure colour is most striking. (It can be distinguished from Azurite by having no reaction to dilute hydrochloric acid).
Linarite crystal habits include prismatic and rarely platy to tabular, and all crystals tend to be tiny and have multiple facets. In addition, it forms as earthy masses. Crystals are transparent to translucent and lustre is vitreous to adamantine to earthy in massive specimens. Cleavage is perfect in one direction, fracture is conchoidal and the crystal system is monoclinic. Hardness is rated as 2.5.
Minerals associated with Linarite include Galena, Chalcopyrite, Brochantite, Malachite and Cerussite. Notable locations include Scotland, Spain, Argentina and Montana USA.

Lodestone Healing Energies

Lodestone Lodestone provides physical protection. It attracts what we need into our lives, especially when used in spell work. It helps us to focus and concentrate. Lodestone is a good grounding stone and helps to anchor root chakra energies. It increases blood circulation.

Photo shows natural Lodestone.

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