Aventurines Feldspar group.

 

Alumina silicate with hematite or goethite inclusions which gives it its metallic and iridescent appearance, very shiny.

 

Sodium and calcium aluminosilicate, Na (AlSi3O8) Ca (Al2Si2O8).

 

Hardness: 6 - 61/2. Density: 2.64

 

Translucent orange-red or opaque red-brown color, Orange, brown, red with scintillating lamellae of hematite and goethite, almost always opaque and with a metallic and iridescent appearance due to hematite inclusions.

 

Deposits: United States, Canada, Norway, Russia. Hot stone. However, the most numerous deposits are found in Canada, India, Russia and Norway.

 

Crystal system: Triclinic. Rare in the state of crystals.

 

 

History:

 

It symbolizes the source of light, heat and life. It is a hot stone with revitalizing and fulfilling energy. The scintillating points of the Sun Stone once earned it the name of "Star Stone". Legend has it that if you dip it in vinegar, it could move on its own. Among the Buddhists, the Stone of the Sun represents the Man of Gold (the stone of Vishnu); among the Celts, cosmic light; in China, the imperial sun and among the Hebrews, the stone of the High Priest.

 

 

Physical virtues:

 

Protects from heart attacks, tones the coronaries.

Diffuse vitality, and joie de vivre.

Warms the body, stimulates the nervous system, facilitates movement and bodily expression.

Reactivates sexuality, releases sexual blockages.

Helps restore balance.

Fights nocturnal asthma attacks and provides restful sleep.

It also protects the bone system because it also has calcium. Re-mineralizes the bone structure (improves bone and dental calcification) and reduces gout pain. To be taken in these cases as an elixir.

Restores vigor to the abdomen by fighting against swelling and bloating.

In the Plexus chakra, it diffuses vitality and good humor, facilitates bodily expression. In the sex chakra, it conveys invigorating energy to women and men. Develops sensuality and libido.

It has a very purifying effect on the blood and regulates the heart because it contains hematite.

Sunstone is a fairly complete stone which borrows its virtues from carnelian, amber, citrine and hematite.

It ensures the proper functioning of the digestive system and activates intestinal transit (to be placed at the level of the solar plexus).

 

 

Psychic virtues:

 

Dispel any melancholy, gloom, sadness, make you want to go to the other, brings warmth, optimism and joie de vivre. It is effective against lack of strength and depression. It brings tranquility, the peace of soul of us transmits a positive attitude. It drives away complexes, timidity and uncertainties. .

Protects from nightmares.

It is a warm stone, of internal energy, of joy, of gaiety, a stone of friendship and meetings.

It is also an excellent telepathic amplifier.

 

 

Chakra & use:

 

On Racine in direct application and in elixir to drink in the evening.

On Sun in direct application and in compress elixir.

 

 

Purification:

 

Running water. Especially no salt.

 

 

Charge :

 

Under the sun.

 

 

Zodiac:

 

Aries, Leo.