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Verdite

Verdite is the  trade name for a Fuchsite based rock found in South Africa.  Fuchsite is a common phyllosilicate mineral within the mica group, which are complex hydrous potassium-aluminium silicate minerals.  Fuchsite is a chromium rich form of Muscovite, which gives it its rich green colour often with a sparkling shine from the small crystals.  Verdite also contains minor Albite, Chlorite Group, Corundum, Diaspore, Margarite, Quartz, Rutile and Talc minerals.

Verdite is associated with Serpentine in the green stone belt of eastern South Africa and Zimbabwe.  The Serpentine group is by far the most common occurring.  While Verdite is confined to two main areas, one in eastern Zimbabwe and one in South Africa.

Metaphysical Properties

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Verdite stimulates the heart, solar plexus, sacral and root chakra.  Verdite encourages the advancement of one hearts desires with a vitality and zest for life.  Meditation with Verdite can provide insights and visions from ancient civilisations.

Verdite can stimulate the Kundalini, and should be used with caution when meditating for this purpose.  Verdite can be used to reveal both deceit and truth of a relationship trust or distrust issue.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Verdite has been used in the treatment of disorders of the reproductive system.

Verdite can help combat dizziness.

Verdite can be useful in harmonising the circulatory and respiratory systems.

Colour:

light to dark green, red, yellow

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Class:

Silicate

Group:

Monoclinic

Formations:

compact massive, cryptocrystalline

Localities:

South Africa

Chemical Composition:

K₂(Al,Cr)₄Si₆Al₂O₂₀(OH,F)₄

Hardness:

2 to 3

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

perfect in one direction

Varieties:

Fuchsite, Serpentine

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.