Description
Labradorite (feldspar)
Mineralogy: Colourful iridescent feldspar (framework silicate, triclinic, primary)
Labradorite is a mixed crystal of the feldspars albite and anorthite (plagioclase mixed crystal series), which is formed in pegmatites and basic magmatites. It gets its iridescent colours from fine lamellae on which the incident light refracts. A black labradorite with a colourful play of light is also called spectrolite.
MythologyLabradorite was first found on the Labrador Peninsula in 1770, spectrolite was only discovered in Finland in the 20th century. No traditional tradition is known for either.
Spiritual Labradorite is an excellent illusion-killer. Similar to its bright play of colours, it makes our goals and intentions clear to us - so that we suddenly recognise their real content. Labradorite strengthens intuition and mediumship.
Mental Labradorite brings up forgotten memories and conveys depth of feeling. It stimulates the imagination, makes you contemplative and introverted.
Mental Labradorite helps to develop childlike enthusiasm and a wealth of ideas. It conveys a lively, if sometimes somewhat erratic creativity.
Physical Labradorite alleviates cold sensations, colds, rheumatic diseases and gout. Labradorite lowers blood pressure and has a calming effect.
ApplicationLabradorite unfolds its spiritual effects best in meditation. It works physically by carrying it with you and by taking gemstone water or elixirs.
Rose quartz (quartz)
MineralogyPink-coloured quartz (silicon dioxide, trigonal, primary)
It is magmatic in origin and forms large masses in pegmatites. Its colour is caused by fibrous dumortierite inclusions. Asterism (star formation) can occur when dumortierite or rutile fibres are orientated in the quartz crystal lattice.
MythologyRose quartz has been considered a fertility stone for centuries. It was used to heal heart complaints and women's ailments, but also for love spells, i.e. "matters of the heart" in the figurative sense.
Spiritual makes rose quartz gentle, but firm. The result is by no means compliance, but rather the awareness that "the soft and gentle overcomes the hard and strong". Rose quartz promotes helpfulness, open-mindedness and the desire for a cosy atmosphere.
Mental Rose quartz strengthens empathy, sensitivity and sometimes also sensitivity. It promotes self-love, strength of heart, romance and the ability to love.
Mental Rose quartz relieves worries and strengthens the ability to differentiate (sympathy/antipathy). Rose quartz directs attention to the fulfilment of elementary needs.
Physical Rose quartz stimulates blood circulation in the tissues. It strengthens the heart and sexual organs, helps with sexual difficulties and promotes fertility.
ApplicationRose quartz is already effective as a rough stone in the immediate environment. It can be used in every known way.