Scolecite (Needle stone): magical properties and colors of the mineral

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The rock scolecite is one of the silicate minerals called tectosilicates. For mineral lovers it may be of collection value.

Properties of Scolecite stone

History and origin

The mineral was first discovered in 1813 by German scientists I.N. von Fuchs and A.F. Gehlen while studying samples of volcanic rocks mined in Germany.

Exhibit – Scolecite

Scolecite forms in basalts and igneous voids of volcanic origin. Sometimes the mineral can be found in limestones. It usually forms in the form of radial or complex radiant aggregates, needle-shaped crystals or silk fibers.

Associated minerals of scolecite are calcite, prehnite and zeolite.

Reference! Scolecite is very similar in appearance to natrolite. In order to distinguish them, minerals are tested by exposure to fire - in scolecite, worm-like curvatures of the fibers will become noticeable in the flame.

In addition to flame, the mineral can be determined using chemical analysis.

Description of the mineral

Scolecite is a rare stone that has a beautiful and decorative structure. Valuable for collectors and foragers. When exposed to fire or heat, it melts, writhing like a worm, which is where the name of the mineral comes from. There are only a small number of deposits around the world. Scolecite is formed through a hydrothermal process. Crystals are found in cracks and crevices of magma rocks. The color of the stone depends on the impurities that are in it. Most often, scolecite contains sodium, potassium and iron.

Physico-chemical properties of stone

Property	Description
Formula	CaAl2Si3O10•3H2O
Impurity	Na, K
Hardness	5 — 5,5
Density	2.25 - 2.29 g/cm³
Refractive index	nα = 1.507 - 1.513 nβ = 1.516 - 1.520 nγ = 1.517 - 1.521
singonia	Monoclinic
Kink	Uneven, conchoidal
Cleavage	Perfect
Shine	Glass
Transparency	Transparent, translucent
Stroke color	White
Color	Colorless, white, pink, red, green

Chemical composition:

Chemical element	%	% oxide
Calcium	10,22	14,29
Aluminum	13,75	25,99
Silicon	21,48	45,94
Hydrogen	1,54	13,78
Oxygen	53,01	–

When dehydrated at temperatures above 225°C, it turns into metascolecite.

Varieties and colors

Most often the stone is found in pure white or with a hint of ivory. Sometimes, if there are any impurities in the mineral, it may acquire yellow, blue, pink or reddish shades. In addition, scolecite has a pearlescent surface.

Field

The mineral rock is found quite infrequently in nature, and its extraction sites are few. The main deposits of Scolecite are developed:

in the southeastern part of India near the city of Pune,
in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina,
in the US state of California, located on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean,
in western Scotland, eastern Iceland and Antarctica.

There are developed deposits of Scolecite deposits in Russia - in the Urals and in the delta of the Lower Tungus River in the Irkutsk region and Krasnoyarsk Territory.

Medicinal properties

It is impossible not to mention the use of scolecite in lithotherapy (stone treatment). According to lithotherapists, the mineral has a huge positive effect on the human nervous system. It is not for nothing that it is called the peace-making stone.

Ring

In addition, regular interaction with scolecite:

increases the body's immune strength, performance and endurance;
improves vision;
improves blood quality;
treats diseases of the spine.

The mineral brings maximum benefits when in contact with the body. A good option would be to place the stone in the bedroom, near the bed.

Magic properties

Scolecite is a stone of peace. A person who owns it finds peace of mind and harmony with himself. It promotes relaxation, cleanses the mind, makes it receptive to the surrounding beauty and peace, and resistant to negativity and destruction.

The magic of the mineral is especially strong when it interacts with the third eye area. It clears thoughts, makes a person calmer and more reasonable, relieves emotional stress, increases the ability to concentrate and find rational solutions in any situation.

This stone is a real find for people prone to emotional distress and nervous strain. This stone can become a powerful energy amulet. It is especially recommended to pick it up after nightmares or difficult dreams - the stone will drive away fear and anxiety in just a minute.

Characteristics of scolecite

The rare gem is a sodium aluminosilicate with a variable composition . Framework silicate belongs to the group of zeolites, a subgroup of natrolites. By the way, it is so similar in appearance to natrolite that it is difficult to distinguish the samples visually.

A specimen of the purest white color consists of transparent needles that seem to be thin pieces of ice. It is distinguished by flickering and shading on the finest edges. A clean, transparent nugget consisting of many elegant needles looks like a cluster of ice floes. It is considered very rare.

The first samples were found in the early 19th century in the volcanic rocks of the Kaiserstuhl highlands in Germany by German chemists. They described a new mineral and discovered its ability to twist and wriggle when heated, for which they called the nugget a “worm.” Later, other names were given to the rock: ellagite, needle stone.

Jewelry with mineral

Jewelry with scolecite is a real work of art. Any product with it attracts the eye, causing indescribable delight and admiration. The stone is used as the main decorative detail on rings, pendants, brooches, earrings, etc. Jewelry with large stones looks especially chic.

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Bracelet with Scolecite

Stone cost

Despite their value, products with the mineral are distinguished by their financial accessibility. Approximate prices for products or blanks with scolecite in the Russian Federation are:

silver pendant – 3500 rubles;
ring made of jewelry alloy with a stone 2x4 cm – 650 rubles;
silver ring – 1500 rubles;
cabochons (processed stones) 3-10 cm, India – 150-1000 rubles;
tumbling 2-3.5 cm, India – 350-550 rubles;
druse (fused stones) 6x7 cm, India – 3000 rubles;
mineral needles 2-3 g, 5.5-7.1 cm, India - 400-600 rub.

Caring for your jewelry

Having an average density on the Mohs scale, scolecite is a fairly fragile stone. Therefore, when using stone and products with it, you must remember that:

the mineral turns pale and dull in direct sunlight;
it should be protected from shocks, falls and other aggressive mechanical influences;
scolecite does not tolerate high temperatures, household chemicals and abrasive materials.

Clean the stone only with a soft cloth and running water. You should not wear items containing minerals to the gym, beach or pool.

How to wear

Scolecite will have a positive effect on a person with any physical contact. However, the stone will have the most powerful effect if you wear a pendant with it. In this case, scolecite will concentrate its energy in the heart area, cleansing the body and mind and giving peace and tranquility.

Reference! The heavier the pendant with the stone, the stronger its impact.

Scolecite has an extraordinary effect on the third eye chakra - the chakra of intuition and imagination. To channel the power of the stone to the third eye chakra, you can wear a headband, a hairpin, earrings with stones, or a more daring option - a piercing with a stone in the eyebrow.

Reference! The stone can be placed directly on the chakra (forehead) during meditation or sleep.

How to distinguish from a fake

Often they try to pass off plastic or glass as scolecite. However, it is quite simple to distinguish a fake - using fire or ultraviolet light. How the stone behaves in a flame was mentioned at the beginning of the article, but in ultraviolet rays the mineral gives off a slight yellowish glow.

Also read: Belomorite - the magical and healing capabilities of the mineral

Scolecite: meaning, properties and features of wearing it

Scolecite's unique structure has made it a favorite among geologists!

It forms clusters of sharp, prismatic, "needle-like" points that often radiate outward from the source, or alternatively crisscross each other, forming sculptures that are truly a natural form of art.

There is no other crystal in the world that shares the exact formation of scolecite, making it very distinctive and unique for both aesthetic and Christological purposes.

When ground and polished into a "tiny stone" pattern, the streaks of these needles remain visible.

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If the stone were to split in half, they would reappear, meaning even a smooth scolecite stone was not hard on the inside.

When the needles are exposed to heat, they curl and curl, hence the name of this stone - "skolets" means "worm" in Greek.

Scolecite is primarily found in India, although Iceland also has deposits of white scolecite.

Most scolecite crystals are white or clear, but the presence of trace elements in the crystal matrix can also turn them pink, red or green.

Different colors of scolecite take on slightly different energies, although its basic properties will remain relatively similar.

If you are interested in choosing a non-white scolecite color, make sure you read the color list of the color you choose, so don't choose a color with an energy that conflicts with your goals!

Why do you use scolecite?

Scolecite is a powerful stone for restoring balance, especially for people who have spent large amounts of time in high-energy environments. In Chinese philosophy, scolecite is associated with Yin energy, as opposed to Yang energy.

Tumbled white scolecite

Yang energy is directed outward, while Yin energy is directed inward, and promotes self-love and self-healing.

If you have spent a significant amount of time in a Yang environment, such as high-powered work environments or social events, you may need a good dose of the Yin energy of a scolecite type stone to "recharge".

This is especially important for people who are withdrawn, that is, they get energy from loneliness.

Scolecite will speed up the recharging process by helping you gather your energy and calm yourself so you are focused and ready for your next social or yang-focused activity.

However, note that extroverts sometimes need some reflective, self-focused recharging time so scolecite doesn't get lost on them!

Scolecite can help with mental and emotional peace, helping you develop feelings of connection with higher power and confidence in your relationship with Him or Him.

This is a very comforting feeling for many, many people, but in our modern society it is often ridiculed.

Like some of the Yellow Stones, Scolecite can help you overcome the ridicule of your peers and realize that if those feelings bring you tangible, positive benefit, they are worth pursuing.

The vibrations of scolecite stones are similar to the comforting, warm feeling of love you feel with people you have cared for and shared your life with for a long time.

It is both a calming and energizing stone, inspiring you to be a better person, while at the same time making you feel as comfortable with yourself as you are now.

When combined with Chrysanthemum Stone, it promotes calm and a feeling that "what will come will come, and we will meet it when it comes."

This will effectively prepare you to deal with potential problems, but will not allow you to focus on those problems, but will instead allow you to focus on the positive aspects of your life as you currently experience it - and there will always be positive aspects of your life how you are experiencing it now!

How will scolecite help you?

Scolecite will help you develop self-love and self-confidence.

By incorporating this stone into your life and pairing it with Eudialyte, you will feel more comfortable with yourself and learn to create a positive relationship with your own mind, which is an extremely useful and rare skill to learn.

For those of us who feel uncomfortable being on our own, especially when they feel like “bad thoughts” are on the edge of their consciousness and ready to attack at any moment, scolecite may be the perfect stone for you.

This will allow you to rest peacefully with your own mind rather than being afraid of “bad thoughts.” For best effect, you should combine it with your February birthstone.

The calming energy of scolecite stones can help those dealing with anxiety and insomnia, helping you sleep peacefully when the energy around you is thundering inside your brain.

This will help you clear your mind of fears and worries, especially those that focus on potential future events or past mistakes that you can't change now (especially those pesky mistakes that everyone else has forgotten about but that stay with us for years) .

Once you are free of these feelings and worries, you will be able to enjoy your own company much more.

You can expect to be much more alone than in the past.

This comfort with oneself is a great breeding ground for creativity, because (while other people can be very inspiring), creative work often happens in solitude.

If you're looking to bring more creativity into your life - either through artistic pursuits or, more generally, developing lateral thinking and innovation skills - then scolecite will help you achieve this.

It is also a good stone for developing a sense of empathy and compassion. Often people tell us that being self-focused means neglecting others.

However, as scolecite will explain to you, the opposite is true!

When we feel comfortable with our own emotions, it becomes much easier to appreciate other people.

Only by understanding our own feelings can we develop a sense of empathy for the feelings of others.

If we are constantly focused on social activities and work, it is very difficult to spend any time coming to terms with our own emotions or learning what they are really about or what caused them.

How to Use Scolecite for Best Results

One of the best ways to use scolecite is to place it in a room where you often spend time alone with your thoughts.

This could be a bedroom, study, den, or even an office.

Place it where it is easy to see every time you enter. Natural scolecite formations make great jewelry, but well-placed quarry stone is just as good.

By placing it in this type of room, you will be addicted to introspection every time you enter. This will also ward off any worries or negative thoughts that may be disrupting your thought patterns while you are in the room.

This will help you develop your creative and innovative mind while you are in the room and prevent you from getting bogged down in unnecessary fears.

Even if it's a room that you usually work in, like an office or that you're afraid of, you may find that one piece of scolecite is enough to completely change the energy of the room and you may actually enjoy spending time in it.

You may feel calmer, more comforted, and overall at ease every time you stop in, without even knowing why!

You can also wear scolecite as jewelry to carry this energy with you wherever you go.

A scolecite pendant is a great way to go as it rests on your heart and clears the energy going into your emotional body, and also because it is easy to touch and be physically aware of.

If you're wearing a fairly heavy pendant, you'll also find comfort in the weight of it - it's a scientifically proven fact that the feeling of physical weight eases anxiety, creating a sense of connection to the physical world that keeps the mind from spinning out of control!

Scolecite is the sacred chakra of the third eye, which is the chakra of imagination and intuition. For this reason, it is a great addition to a chakra stone set.

If you are interested in using it as a chakra stone, you can wear it as close to the third eye chakra as possible (for example, as an eyebrow piercing or in a hoop, or as a hair clip or earrings if you are a little smaller ). daring, fashionable!).

You can also place it on your forehead between your eyebrows while you meditate, or even right before you fall asleep (if you like to sleep on your back, don't move too much as it may slip off).

Best Combinations to Use with Scolecite

If you are using scolecite to encourage creativity and encourage creative thinking, you may want to pair it with other creativity-promoting stones such as blue apatite.

This will help you not only prepare for creative thoughts, but also actively encourage them to come to you!

There are many varieties of stones that promote creativity in different ways—stones that are sacred to the third eye, throat, and even the sacral chakras can have a positive impact on creativity.

This is not to mention the dozens of stones that have attributes associated with creativity and imagination, completely independent of their chakra alignment! Choose a stone that suits you.

If you are hoping to use your scolecite stone to banish anxiety or insomnia, you may want to use it with a stone that has strong anti-negative properties, such as shungite or hematite.

While scolecite is good for calming the mind, sometimes it alone is not enough to completely dispel those negative thoughts.

If this is what you want or need in your life, then a stone with powerful banishing properties could be the perfect complement.

If you want to use your scolecite to help you love yourself more and promote self-acceptance and self-care, you can pair it with blue apatite, danburite, or even Livam Shiva stone.

These are all wonderful stones that help you love yourself more and accept yourself for who you are.

Blue Apatite and Danburite do this in a softer way than Shiva Lingam stones, so if you feel the need to raise the Yang energy as well as the Yin energy, then pairing a Shiva Lingam with a Scolecite stone can be a great way to do this!

Remember also that Shiva Lingam stones are made of red jasper, so any other red jasper stone can do the job too.

You can also pair your scolecite with stones that connect you to higher powers of the universe, such as angel or celestite, to achieve enhanced spiritual awareness.

These stones will help you develop a stronger connection with divine forces, which can be extremely comforting and joyful, especially for those who suffer from anxiety and fear for the future.

Meditation with scolecite

Scolecite is an excellent stone for meditation, as well as for promoting better sleep and more lucid dreams.

When you use scolecite in healing grids or crystalline body layouts, placing a piece of scolecite on your third eye chakra will help you feel peaceful and calm, helping you ascend into a higher dimension when you are in a meditative state.

When you use scolecite in your meditation, it is also effective in cleansing and activating the crown chakra.

Meditation with Scolecite can bring knowledge from the past and future into your present.

This stone will guide you as you astral travel so that you can connect with different entities from different realms.

Meditation with Scolecitew will also gently improve your dream state.

The energies of this stone will help you achieve calm and peace even in the loudest and most chaotic moments. They will help you achieve a higher sense of awareness.

Meditate with Scolecite if you want to tune into your third eye or crown chakras.

If you are experiencing energetic blockages, Scolecite will be very helpful in breaking down these stagnant energies so that you can finally enjoy the free flow of energy into all your chakras.

Scolecite is a high vibration stone that can awaken your heart and unite its energies with your higher chakras.

When you meditate with this stone regularly, it will help you establish a deeper spiritual connection.

It will also release blockages in your chakra system so that you will be filled with a deep sense of peace and tranquility.

Scolecite will open you to the spiritual realms that are beyond the physical plane.

Meditation with Scolecite will also promote inner peace and fill you with an overwhelming feeling of joy and relaxation.

The relaxation of meditating with Scolecitebrings is very beneficial for many reasons.

If you want to connect with your higher chakras to find peace of mind, but find that other stones and crystals are too powerful or overpowering, you can help ease anxiety with scolecite.

It will protect your mind from negative energies, thought patterns and influences.

Meditating with scolecite means that you will always deflect negative energies that threaten to enter your auric field.

Regular meditation with this stone will ease conflicts and help you maintain a positive and peaceful outlook at all times.

Feel free to use Scolecite in your meditation exercises. Just take a piece of this stone in your palms and sit with it for some time before starting your meditation.

Once you have slowed your breathing, you can now close your eyes and begin to breathe peace, calm and love into your spiritual space.

Don't panic if you can't keep your mind blank very easily. But you should be able to find relaxation, calm, quiet and contentment in your most relaxed state.

You can also do your breathing and focusing exercises with a piece of scolecite and you will get the same wonderful effects.

My final thoughts on the power of scolecite

In a highly anxious culture where yang energy almost always overshadows yin energy, scolecite can help us find balance and comfort.

This can lead us to a successful, self-loving space and bring balance back into our lives after they have become out of whack.

This is a great stone to use if your daily life involves a lot of yang-focused activities.

Business owners, salespeople, and people who are involved in a variety of networking and social interactions all need a boost of Yin energy from time to time to keep them from completely drifting when it comes to their mental lives.

Do you feel like there is an overabundance of Yang energy in your life?

Or vice versa - have you become one of the rarest species of people whose Yin energy is too strong in their life?

Do you think scolecite can help you regain balance and develop an overall healthy lifestyle?

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