The Spirit Of ISIS Crystal Information & Knowledge Database

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Celestite

Celestite is a strontium sulphate mineral, sometimes containing small amounts of barium.  Pure Celestite is colourless, impurities give this mineral a wide range of colours.  The most common colour is light blue.

Celestite is also known as Celestine.  Fine specimens are in high demand by collectors, Celestite geodes are particularly prized.

Metaphysical Properties

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Celestite assists with clairaudient communication, linking directly with the angelic realm, providing articulate verbalisation of the messages received.  Celestite promotes dream recall, and provides for the mental state necessary for astral travel.  Celestite is a stone of manifestation, and is often given as a gift in the spirit of love and respect.

Celestite is a teacher of trust and acknowledgment of ones spirituality.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Celestite has been used to treat hearing and sight disorders.

Celestite harmonises dysfunctions of thought and negativity, relieves stress and induces relaxation.

Celestite assists with intestinal and digestive disorders.

Colour:

blue, white, colourless, orange, orange-brown, light brown, yellow, greenish-blue, grey

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Class:

Sulphate, Barite

Group:

Orthorhombic

Formations:

prismatic and tabular crystals, thin tabular plates, thick, pseudohexagonal trillings, dense aggregates of such crystals.  Also occurs massive, radiating, grainy, and nodular.

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

SrSO₄

Hardness:

3 to 3.5

Lustre:

vitreous to pearly, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

perfect in one direction

Varieties:

none

Disclaimer

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance.  Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.