Angelite: a guide stone between a person and his Guardian Angel

A delicate mineral the color of the spring sky, Angelite captivates with its sophistication and purity. This fragile stone has a huge energy function. He serves as a conductor between a person and his heavenly patrons - the Guardian Angel and the protective spirits of ancestors. The gem sends them prayers, requests, messages from the owner living on Earth, thereby helping to fulfill his desires.

Story

The first deposits of the mineral were discovered in the European Alps. Blue anhydrites were given to people by Tyrol, the Austrian section of this mountain system. In 1987, the stone was found in South America: pale blue Peruvian samples were “accompanied” by other minerals.

However, the dissonant term “anhydrite” was considered unsuitable in a commercial sense. The idea for the new name was suggested to marketers by the color description of the stone: heavenly blue, shrouded in haze. This is how the name “angelite” appeared, which became a global trade brand.

The limited production of blue stones led to the fact that all anhydrites began to be called angelites: gray, purple, whitish, milky, reddish.

Varieties

Angelite is a type of anhydrite (not to be confused with anhydrides).

Expert opinion

Semenishcheva Polina

Specialist in mineralogy. Graduated from St. Petersburg Mining University.

Note : some gemologists believe that only sky-colored anhydrite can be called angelite.

Quality factor

COLOR. Typically the color of angelite is glacial blue, pale blue or lilac blue with soft color tones. However, some stones may have small inclusions of red color.

CLARITY. Most angelite stones are opaque or transparent. Dome samples fluoresce due to thermal effects.

A CUT. Angelite is cut into a variety of shapes, including handcrafted pieces, faceted cabochons, round and oval shapes.

WEIGHT. Angelite is available in gemstones ranging from small to large.

What is angelite

Anhydrite (angelite) is a modification of anhydrous calcium sulfate. The origin of the stone is sedimentary, it is the result of dehydration of gypsum rocks.

English name	Angelite
Other names (synonyms)	Angel Stone
origin of name	Angelite gets its name from the Greek word “aggelos” - angel.
singonia	Rhombic
Composition (formula)	CaSO4
Color	Blue, bluish-gray, lilac
Stroke color	White
Transparency	Transparent
Cleavage	Perfect
Kink	Stepped
Shine	Bold, pearlescent, glassy
Hardness	3-3,5
Density (specific gravity), g/cm3	2,98
Special properties:	On contact with water it turns into gypsum.

Angelite is classified according to the color created by impurities in the stone. Each position includes a range of shades from delicate light to rich.

What is made from angel stone

Used in interior design.

Manufacturing:

• souvenirs;
• figurines;
• writing instruments;

• magical paraphernalia;
• jewelry.

Important: when using items with angelite, remember its difficult relationship with water.

Where and how is the stone used?

There are several areas of use for angelite. They are determined by the quality of raw materials and the properties of the stone.

Jewelry

According to the jewelry classification, angelite is considered an ornamental stone:

• The frame is democratic: silver, cupronickel, nickel silver, brass.
• In jewelry, angelite is complemented by gems of comparable jewelry value. The combination with rauchtopaz, quartz, serpentine, jasper, and corals is popular.
• Angelite is fragile, so the range of products is limited: pendants, pendants, beads, brooch inserts, earrings.
• For accessories that experience mechanical stress (rings, cufflinks, etc.), the angel stone is practically not used.

Bracelet with angelite
Large companies are not interested in angelite because of its cheapness. Stone work is done by single craftsmen. But almost every hand-made product is unique.

Decor

The main area of ​​application of the stone. Ease of processing, beauty, and decorativeness of the surface have made angelite one of the favorites among stone carvers.

They create small plastic objects, pyramids, eggs, boxes, tableware.

Figures of angels and protective amulets made of angelite are especially in demand.

Collecting

Unusual samples of angelite are valued by collectors of mineralogical collections. Most often these are intergrowths of blue or reddish anhydrite with gypsum, calcite, dolomite, and halite. This is natural, since anhydrite is almost always found in deposits of these rocks.

Other areas

Solid stones of ordinary characteristics become the source material for interior cladding.

Crumbs and other substandard materials are taken by producers of cement, sulfuric acid, and other sulfur compounds.

Application of angelite stone

This mineral is especially popular and in demand among residents of the USA and South America, but is not so widely known in Russia.

Angelite is quite easy to process. True, jewelers very rarely create jewelry with gemstones, since they are fragile. Even if such products are treated with care, their service life will not be long. In addition, contact with skin is also harmful to the stone.

Angelite makes beautiful sculptures, figurines, souvenirs, panels and appliqués. Such elements become a striking detail of every interior. However, do not forget that the mineral is too fragile.

Magicians often use angelite. They acquire pyramids and balls from it. In addition, various talismans and amulets are made from the gem.

Attractive specimens of extraordinary color, as well as stone druses, are an excellent addition to mineral collections. Gems that cannot boast of beauty and depth of shade are used in construction.

Angelite cost

The cost of products with or from angelite on Runet sites is relatively affordable (product/price, rub.):

• earrings (silver) – 3,200;
• bead (4–14 mm) – 25–105;
• pendant (50 mm, silver, leather cord) – 1,500;
• ball (65 mm) – 6,100;
• stone from Peru (67x48x39 mm, 200 g) – 2,500.

This is an assortment offered by craftsmen in a single copy or in limited quantities. Almost all raw materials are from the subpolar Urals.

Jewelry with mineral

Typically, the stone is used to create handmade jewelry. Pairs perfectly with jasper, quartz, pearls and mother-of-pearl.

The most common materials for frames are inexpensive metals: cupronickel, silver, brass, steel and nickel. Gold and platinum are not used: this is not economically viable due to the softness of the stone. Products with blue anhydrite are short-lived, which means their cost is not high.

Stone ring and earrings

Most often found as inserts in earrings, brooches and pendants. It is extremely rarely used when creating cufflinks.

Attention! Rings with an “angel stone” only come with a protective fastening that protects the fragile rock from mechanical stress.

Stone care rules

You need to care for angelite, taking into account its properties (hydrophobia, Mohs hardness below average, fragility):

1. Rule number one is to protect the gem from moisture. Jewelry with angelite should not be worn to the pool, to the beach, or in rainy weather. Angelite is not even worn on a naked body: human sweat will destroy the pebble.

Angel stone, which has absorbed excess moisture, becomes ordinary plaster.

1. For storage, select a separate, tightly closed box or casket. This way, the angelite will not be scratched by other jewelry, and water will not get on it.
2. Products with angelites are contraindicated from interacting with abrasives. Cleaning the stone with strong household chemicals is also prohibited.
3. Mechanical loads can destroy angelite.
4. Angelite cannot be cleaned with water. To prevent dirt from accumulating, after each use, wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and immediately wipe it dry.

Moisture, penetrating into the stone, increases its volume and changes its structure. As a result, angelite becomes cracked gypsum.

Angelite in magic

Angelite is one of the favorite minerals of magicians, who create protective amulets and amulets from evil forces from the stone. According to people who have dedicated their lives to magic and sorcery, angel stone has strong energy, and in difficult life situations the mineral will share its powers with the owner. There is a belief that the stone favors people in love. If both partners have one copy of angelite, then they will be able to sense each other’s mood and well-being from a distance.

Other magical properties:

• Using a product with angelite, you can establish a connection with the personal guardian angel that every person has. If you whisper a secret desire to a mineral, it will reach the keeper and will certainly come true. It is important to note that the stone remembers and fulfills only the first wish, so you need to be careful when asking the gem for something.
• Constantly wearing jewelry with angelite, thanks to the positive aura of the mineral, will teach the owner to see good qualities in people. An angel stone will protect the owner from troubles, help cope with shocks, giving a little of its strength.
• It is recommended to use angelite as a talisman for both adults and small children. The decoration will protect the child from nightmares, the evil eye and damage, and will help him become a respectable and honest person.

Therapeutic effect

The healing properties of angelite are manifested in the prevention of:

1. The stone strengthens the immune system and puts the human energy cocoon in order.
2. Puts a barrier to infections and other ailments.
3. Angelite is an indicator of the owner’s health status: when symptoms of illness appear in the corresponding area of ​​the body, severe pain occurs.
4. Accelerates the body's recovery after serious illnesses.

Only a natural solid pebble is suitable as a healing or magical talisman.

Healing properties of angelite stone

Unlike other minerals, angelite does not have strong healing properties. But, according to lithotherapists, it helps strengthen the immune system and protects a person from serious diseases. The stone prevents the occurrence of diseases and diagnoses them at the inception stage. To draw the attention of its owner to the emerging problem, angelite causes pain in the place where the pathology develops. In addition, thanks to it, a person quickly restores strength after an illness.

Magical properties of angelite

Opinions differ about the magical properties of angelite.

Pendant with angelite

Angel Stone

Magicians say: angelite is a “bridge” between a person and his guardian angel . To establish contact with the heavenly patron, the owner of the stone needs to read a spell or ask an angel to fulfill a wish.

Angelite remembers and transmits only one wish. For the next one you need a new pebble.

However, priests (especially Christian ones) deny such influence. After all, this is just blue anhydrite, which became an “angelite” at the behest of marketers. To establish a connection between a stone and the mountain world, the efforts and spiritual work of several generations of owners are needed.

Esotericists of the Western world recommend constantly wearing the gem on your body and exposing it to the rays of the Sun, the light of the Moon and the stars for recharging. This way the angelite will quickly get used to people and the world of light.

Other options

Magicians have identified more mundane, but useful properties of angelite:

1. A balance is created between the aura and the physical body.
2. The blue-blue tonality of angelite calms emotions and the nervous system as a whole. A person enjoys life, ignoring the negativity that is not worth attention.
3. Angelite is indicated for shy people. It helps to express yourself in creativity, business or communication. A person expresses his personal opinion directly and achieves his goals more persistently.
4. Angelite magic has a beneficial effect on the throat chakra. This property is used by parents of hyperactive or capricious children. The talisman is placed above the crib or in a body pendant.
5. The mineral is indispensable for those suffering from the loss of a loved one.
6. Angelite will help overly self-critical individuals start life on a new page, letting go of the past (especially with mistakes).
7. Angelite will inspire callous people with a sense of compassion and encourage them to forgive their neighbors. Aggressive ones will become softer.
8. Angelite will show you the way to solving problematic issues and getting out of hopeless situations. It makes it easier to start a new project.

Angelite sharpens awareness, which is why it is chosen by lovers of astral travel.

They say that the stone establishes a connection with primordial knowledge, the wisdom of the Universe. The magical properties of angelite make communication at a distance possible.

Restrictions

Angelite is considered the embodiment of the forces of light, goodness, and other good qualities. Therefore, the owner of the stone must be an extremely positive person. Even thoughts with a minus sign are prohibited, otherwise punishment from higher powers will follow immediately and be severe.

If a person is not ready to be a model, it is better not to mess with an angelite.

Who will benefit from angelite?

Earrings with angelite.
Photo: throwinstones.com Angelite will be useful to every person who wants to protect themselves from dangers or negative influences from the outside. Such an amulet will be especially useful for a pregnant woman or a newborn baby.

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For sick people, angelite will help restore strength and strengthen the body.

Angelite and Zodiac

The light, delicate energy of the stone has a beneficial effect on the signs of the Zodiac, regardless of the element.

Table of compatibility of angelite with zodiac signs (“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated).

Zodiac sign	Compatibility
Aries	+
Taurus	+
Twins	+
Cancer	+
a lion	+
Virgo	+++
Scales	+
Scorpion	+
Sagittarius	+
Capricorn	+
Aquarius	+
Fish	+++

Angelite is especially suitable for Pisces and Virgos.

Meaning of zodiac signs

The mineral helps to harmonize the state of mind and body, and helps to achieve emotional balance. It is recommended to choose for impulsive people prone to rash actions. Suitable for all zodiac signs, but representatives of the elements of Fire and Air will feel a special influence.

Impact of angelite on the horoscope:

• Aries - the stone will help you find your purpose, directing energy in the right direction, strengthens intuition, and protects you from rash decisions;
• Taurus - develops sensuality, promotes spiritual practices, allows you to improve relationships with others;
• Gemini - the action of the mineral helps to get rid of mental tossing, develops a philosophical attitude towards life, allows you to find a balance in the spiritual and material world;
• Cancer - a gem figurine will reveal your inner potential, help you gain confidence, and promote the search for your other half;
• Leo - eliminates pride, vanity, egocentrism, enhances natural magnetism, separates truth from lies;
• Virgo - is considered an ideal talisman, helps to gain fame, wealth, success, is often used to find a purpose, a field of activity;
• Libra - has a positive effect on health, relieves depression and low mood;
• Scorpio - enhances leadership qualities, promotes career advancement;
• Sagittarius - will help you achieve your desired goals, develop empathy;
• Capricorn - patronizes married couples;
• Aquarius - eliminates natural shyness, allows you to reveal hidden talents;
• Pisces - protects against negative energy, the stone will become a powerful amulet against damage and the evil eye.

Note! To charge the talisman with the energy of the Moon, you need to place the gem on the windowsill and leave it overnight. It is recommended to carry out the ritual on a new moon, regularly restoring the strength of the mineral.

How to spot a fake

Angelite is most often replaced with plastic. You can distinguish a natural gem from a fake by several signs:

1. External characteristics. Natural anhydrite is rough, interspersed with other rocks. Glassy veins are common. Almost always the surface has small cracks or chips.

An absolutely smooth surface of angelite plus uniformity of color or pattern means a fake.

1. Hold the sample in your hands. The plastic will heat up immediately, the natural mineral will heat up gradually.
2. Assess massiveness: real anhydrite is heavier than plastic.

The authenticity of angelite is of particular importance if it is chosen as a talisman or amulet.

It is better to buy the stone in shops or salons that sell esoteric paraphernalia. A quality certificate is attached to it.

Place of Birth

It is believed that only in Peru can you find real angelite.

It is believed that only in Peru can you find real angelite.

Germany

Italy

Mexico

Chile

In fact, it can be found in Germany, Italy, Mexico, Chile.

Form of excretion in nature:

• prismatic crystals;
• thick columnar crystals;

• pole units;
• most often these are granular masses.

Interesting Facts

Angel stone in the era of Aquarius, which begins on December 21, 2020, is a necessary accessory for everyone who wants to live in a world with a difficult era that has begun.

In one of the regions of Italy, angelite was used instead of marble for interior decoration.

Angelite is used by Filipino healers in their practices.

The time of the first discovery of the stone has not yet been established, although the stone has already been studied and described, and is actively mined in several countries.

Esotericists talk about another amazing property of the mineral.

Angelite is capable of not only catching the owner’s wish-request, but also fulfilling it. Moreover, he fulfills the first request, but does not have enough strength for subsequent ones. This means that when turning to your guardian angel, you need to have a new pebble for every new desire.

Relationships with the signs of the zodiac system

There are no contraindications for angelite to any zodiac sign. This mineral is able to equally well and effectively find contact with people born under any sign of the zodiac system.

Something completely different is important here - this stone does not tolerate lies, negative thoughts and betrayal. That is why a person who decides to decorate himself with angelite must carefully monitor his inner world and not allow negative energy into it.

Many astrology experts are convinced that the stone is capable of fully revealing its potential in tandem with Pisces or Virgo.

In jewelry and in everyday life

Considering the physical and magical properties of the angelite stone, it is not at all surprising that it is popular among aesthetes, occultists, and also simply among those who believe in the miraculous power of stones. Unfortunately, angelite is practically not used in jewelry, despite its visual appeal. Jewelry with this mineral does not last long. They absorb moisture from the atmosphere and even from human skin. And if the stone falls under a stream of water or rain, the decoration will be hopelessly damaged.

It is much more practical to use angelite for making souvenirs. Graceful figurines of soft blue color are an excellent interior decoration. But even in this case, you should not count on the durability of the material. With high air humidity, it will lose its appearance after some time. In addition, fragility leaves virtually no chance for the product to fall.