balance crystals plus, 11-13 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire AB43 9DA Tel: 01346 511990  Galena Healing Energies and MineralogyGalena aids communication over distance, in this world and other worlds. It amplifies the energies around it, including other healing modalities. It is an excellent stone for centring and grounding. It stabilises relationships and situations. Galena aids the treatment of skin infections and inflammation, and blood circulation and veins. It stimulates circulation and blood flow, increasing energy & efficiency as it brings nutrients to the organs and eliminates toxins. N.B. Do not ingest in any form or place in drinking water, due to its lead content.
Photo shows a Galena cluster.
Galena has the chemistry PbS, Lead Sulphide and is a member of the mineral class Sulphides, Galena group. Its structure is identical to that of Halite, NaCl with both minerals having the same crystal shapes, symmetry and cleavage. Galena may contain up to 1% silver in place of lead, and the large volume of Galena that is processed for lead produces enough Silver as a by product to make Galena the leading ore of Silver. Galena is one of the heaviest materials, having a specific gravity of 7.5+. The Roman naturalist Pliny used the name Galena to describe lead ore.
Crystal habits associated with Galena include the cube, octahedron (and combinations of the two), massive and granular. Sometimes Spinel Twinning occurs forming flattened crystals. Crystals are opaque, the lustre is metallic and the crystal system is isometric. The colour is light to dark grey, sometimes with a bluish tint. Minerals associated with Galena include Calcite, Dolomite, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Cerussite and Anglesite. Main locations for Galena include USA, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Zambia and England.
Galena is a natural semiconductor and has played the main part in the enabling the electronic gadgets that surround us today. From the cats whiskers radio of yester year through to telephones, televisions, navigating systems and medical equipment. | Gahnite Spinel Healing EnergiesGahnite Spinel releases stuck energies in the heart chakra, which may be presenting as dis-ease in the lungs, shoulders, arms or heart. This may be an emotionally painful experience and it is not advised to try this if you feel fragile or vulnerable. |  Almandine Garnet Healing EnergiesAlmandine Garnet balances all aspects of the subtle bodies, clears the auric pathways and connects the energy centres. It is particularly helpful during a crisis when it encourages a positive attitude and confidence. Almandine Garnet energises the body; increasing motivation & determination almost to the point of stubbornness. It enhances the body's ability to regenerate, stimulates the metabolism and fortifies the immune system. It increases the formation of red blood cells. N.B. Do not use where tumours re present.
Photo shows Almandine Garnet crystal on matrix. |  Andradite Garnet Healing Energies and MineralogyAndradite Garnet facilitates the acknowledgement and understanding other realms and beings. Its strong energy cleanses the aura and encourages the build up of strength, energy and vitality at all levels. It is a powerful stone that can cleanse anything within its energy field. Do not keep it near any programmed crystals as it may wipe out the programme! Andradite Garnet enhances perseverance, courage, stamina, motivation and determination. It dissolves feelings of isolation and being an outsider. It kindles attraction in relationships and also an understanding of what characteristics are looked for in a mate and why. It benefits the functioning of the heart, eases back and shoulder pains and reduces abdominal discomfort.
Photo shows microcrystalline green Andradite Garnet on matrix.
Photo shows green Demanatoid Andradite Garnet crystals on a matrix.
Andradite Garnet has the chemistry Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3, Calcium Iron Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates, Garnet group. It is the Calcium Iron Garnet and forms in contact, or regional, metamorphic environments, possibly from impure siliceous Limestones. Grossular Garnet, the Calcium Aluminum Garnet forms in a similar environment. Andradite is named after the Brazilian mineralogist J. B. de Andrada e Silva (1763-1838) and Demantoid is named after its adamantine lustre.
Andradite has varieties based on colour, Melanite is the black variety, Demantoid the green variety and Topazolite is the yellow variety. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and the crystal system is isometric.
Minerals associated with Andradite Garnet include Micas, Chlorite, Diopside and Serpentine. Well-known locations for this mineral include Ural Mountains in Russia, Italy, California and Arizona. |  Grossular Garnet Healing Energies and MineralogyGrossular Garnet promotes a positive, optimistic outlook, encouraging self-confidence and creative thinking. It encourages looking after the physical & emotional bodies including taking time for relaxation. Grossularite Garnet fortifies the kidneys, is good for the skin and mucous membranes and is extremely beneficial against rheumatism and arthritis. N.B. Do not use for children & babies due to aluminium content.
Photo shows a green Grossular Garnet rough crystal.
Grossular Garnet has the chemistry Ca3Al2(SiO4)3, Calcium Aluminum Silicate and is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Nesosilicates, Garnet group. It forms in contact or regional metamorphic environments, which is similar to Andradite the Calcium Iron Garnet. It is one of the most colourful Garnets. Grossular is named from the Latin grossularia, meaning gooseberry.
In accord with other Garnets, Grossular forms rounded crystals with 12 rhombic or 24 trapezoidal faces or combinations of these, massive and granular. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is vitreous and the colour may be colourless, yellow, orange, green, red, grey and black. The crystal system is isometric. A vibrant green variety is named Tsavorite, and Hessonite is a red variety. Hessonite is named from the Greek hesson, meaning slight, in reference to the smaller specific gravity.
Minerals associated with Grossular include Mica, Chlorite, Diopside, Calcite, Idocrase and Serpentine. Notable locations include Canada, Mexico, Kenya, Italy and Sri Lanka. |  Hessonite (Grossular) Garnet Healing EnergiesHessonite Garnet (a variety of Grossular Garnet) cleanses and onnects the base & sacral chakras. It enhances self-belief and inner strength during challenging times, which remain in place even when the problem is resolved. It alleviates anger and reduces stress, at the same time as promoting motivation. It and lessens symptoms of the back and neck dis-ease (particularly lower back). It helps with sexual function and reproduction. N.B. Do not use for children & babies. It may cause skin irritation due to aluminium content.
Photo shows a gemmy Hessonite crystal. |  Tsavorite (Grossular) Healing EnergiesTsavorite (a variety of Grossular Garnet) it enhances mediumistic abilities and connecting with ancient races. It draws abundance & prosperity. It provides strength and courage. Tsavorite fortifies the heart and improves its functioning. It reduces symptoms of spinal dis-ease, improves posture and reduces pain of the neck shoulders or back. It fortifies the kidneys, is good for the skin & mucous membranes and is beneficial against rheumatism and arthritis. N.B. Do not use for long periods with children & babies due to aluminium content.
Photo shows a gemmy Tsavorite crystal. |  Uvarovite (Grossular) Garnet Healing EnergiesUvarovite Garnet stimulates and aids the development of the heart chakra, and subsequent changed behaviour enhances positive relationships and ends unhelpful ones. It promotes a feeling of peace, inner contentment and being at one with one's Self. It sharpens the intellect, providing greater focus and understanding. Uvarovite invites prosperity and abundance, being a financial lucky charm for business and work. It detoxifies the body promoting optimal functioning of the kidney & liver. It assists posture.
Photo shows green microcrystalline Uvarovite on matrix. |
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