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Vanadinite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Vanadinite is very good for meditation (either to empty the mind or to develop physic powers). Whilst benefiting chakras in general it focuses on connecting the earth star, base, sacral and solar plexus chakras. These are cleared & aligned, increasing will power, motivation & determination alongside confidence to achieve the set goals, thus bringing plans into reality. It brings order from chaos, by drawing in negative, wild energies and replacing them with fresh, calm positive ones. This includes ordering thoughts leading to clear thinking, focusing actions and bringing calm to the environment. This is one reason it reduces the urge to overspend! Vanadinite encourages order and focus in life and aids decision-making. It is helpful for treatment of exhaustion, breathing disorders, asthma & bladder dis-ease. It can reduce tumours & growths and slow down progressive conditions. N.B. Do not place in drinking water or ingest in any form.

Photo shows Vanadinite crystals on matrix.

Vanadinite has the chemistry Pb5(VO4)3Cl, Lead Chlorovanadate and belongs to the mineral class Phosphates, Apatite group. Vanadinite shares the same structure with Apatite and is part of a chemical series with two other minerals, namely Pyromorphite (Pb5(PO4)3Cl) and Mimetite (Pb5(AsO4)3Cl). Vanadinite is usually a reddish colour, which both the other members of this series and the Apatite group are not normally.
The crystal habit associated with Vanadinite are the short hexagonal prisms that are wider than they are long, and terminated by a pinacoid, or flat basal face. Crystal habits include as rounded masses and crusts.
Vanadinite crystals are transparent to translucent, the lustre is vitreous to adamantine and the crystal system is hexagonal. The classic colouring of Vanadinite is bright, red to orange-brown and rarely grey. Minerals associated with Vanadinite include Wulfenite, Limonite, Barite and Galena. Main locations include Arizona, USA, Mexico, Tsumeb in Namibia, Zambia and South Africa.

Variscite Healing Energies

Variscite invokes a need to be truthful and authentic to ones values and chosen path. It stills the mind making it an ideal stone for meditation. It stimulates psychic awareness, intuition and past life recall. Variscite lifts the mood and helps overcome feelings of nervousness, tension, anxiety and depression. It fortifies the cells and tissues and benefits muscles and bones. It reduces the symptoms of chronic tiredness, acid indigestion, gastritis, stomach ulcers, cramps, rheumatism, gout and male reproductive dis-orders.

Photo shows a Variscite tumblestone.

Verdite Healing Energies

Verdite aids accessing & remembering ancient knowledge, especially from ancient indigenous peoples. . It stimulates the lower chakras, aiding the connection to earth energies. It enhances the energies of other minerals. It promotes a sense of ones worth and ability to overcome challenging situations. Verdite softens an abrasive character. It helps reduce heart disorders, balances the red and white blood cell count, is beneficial for carpel tunnel syndrome, sore tendons and the spine and aids muscle flexibility.

Photo shows a Verdite timblestone.

Vesuvianite Healing Energies

Vesuvianite (Idocrase) facilitates connection to higher beings and the higher Self. It aids channelling. It promotes an altruistic outlook. It is beneficial for those setting out on a new phase in life (marriage, business etc). Vesuvianite promotes clear & focussed thinking. It removes negative thought patterns, thus increasing self-belief & confidence and reducing anxiety and depression.

Vivianite Healing Energies and Mineralogy

Vivianite cleanses the aura and benefits the heart, both physically and emotionally. It lifts the mood and encourages positive thinking, even
following chronic illness or depression. It strengthens the will during times of great challenge. Vivianite enhances the memory. It aids the absorption of iron into the blood stream and assists the eye, particularly the iris.

Photo shows a dark green Vivianite crystal.

Vivianite has the chemistry: Fe3(PO4)2-(H2O)8, Hydrated Iron Phosphate and is a member of the mineral class Phosphates, Vivianite group. It is named after J. G. Vivian, an English mineralogist. Some pieces are found inside fossilised shells or attached to fossilised bones.
Crystal habits associated with Vivianite include radiating clusters of prismatic, acicular, or fibrous crystals, concretionary rounded masses and earthy clay-like dull masses. Vivianite crystals are transparent to translucent, colour is blue, green, dark green and colourless and the lustre is vitreous. The crystal system is monoclinic. The colour darkens upon exposure to light, due to the oxidation of the iron from +2 to +3.
Minerals associated with Vivianite include Siderite, Sphalerite and Quartz. Notable locations include Maryland and Colorado, USA, Russia, Ukraine and England.

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