Bird Amethyst and Chiastolite Andalusite Crystal Stone Jewelry Pendant

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Pendant of a Chiastolite Andalusite stone and 2 faceted amethyst crystals in a 925 silver plated branch and bird setting.

The pendant measures 3 inches long and 1 7/8 inch wide.

About:

Andalusite was given its name by Jean-Claude Delamétherie in 1798 for Andalusia, Spain where it was first discovered. However, the the original form of andalusite was first found before the birth of Christ in El Cardoso, which is a different Spanish region. Andalusite is also known as the "poor mans Alexandrite." Cross stone is one of the alternate names of Andalusite. According to Greek tradition, andalusite is a form of Chiastolite. The ancient Greeks used these extravagant crystals for healing and decorative purposes.

Metaphysical Properties

Andalusite is the seeing stone that promotes the desire for self-realization, helping one to rebalance and re-align. This stone helps the wearer in discovering problems and emotional blockages while pointing the wearer to the possible resolution. It is also a protection stone and used to ward off the evil eye. The stone is believed to regulate sleep and helps in alleviating the paralysis of nerves, muscles and joints. Wearing andalusite crystals is believed to help reduce fevers, the pain of arthritis, joint inflammation, gout and rheumatism. Andalusite is associated with the astrological sign of Virgo and vibrates to the number seven. It works well for the solar plexus chakra.

Chiastolite helps open up your root chakra and connect your energies to that of Mother Earth. These energies can provide mental clarity,inner peace, as well as accelerating the self healing process. Your aura will constantly be filled with positive energy when working with Chiastolite, leading to joy and enlightenment. This mineral will also assist in peeling back the layers of who you truly are, helping you deal with all of your life experiences.

This mineral is also a perfect talisman for protection and warding off negative vibration and deities. Simply holding this stone will help raise your awareness to surrounding energies, as well as etherically shielding your aura.

Geological Properties

Andalusite is an aluminum silicate mineral that can be found in low-pressure metamorphic rocks where it crystalizes, forming prismatic crystals or massive columns. It is a polymorph or aluminum silicate, which consists of two other minerals: kyanite and sillimanite. The crystals of andalusite are often cut into gems when they show red or green hues, which resemble a form of radiance. This well-known ability to change colors when viewed from different directions is a result of pleochromism. Pleochroism is an optical phenomenon of exhibiting different colors when observed at different angles, especially with polarized light.

Andalusite is commonly found in Australia, Brazil, China, France, Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden and the USA.

**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions.