- Origin
- Colombia, Brazil, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan
- Chakra
- Heart
- Signs
- Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Libra
- Hardness
- Mohs 7.5-8
Mind
- Sincere love. Opens the heart chakra to authentic love, strengthens loyalty and sincerity in relationships.
- Inner harmony. Restores emotional balance, dispels jealousy and resentment to make way for deep peace.
- Wisdom. Promotes discernment, mental clarity and helps perceive truths beyond appearances.
- Patience. Develops tolerance, kindness toward others and the ability to step back.
- Memory. Stimulates intellectual faculties, improves concentration and memorization.
- Renewal. Supports transitions, helps release the past and welcome new beginnings.
Body
- Immune system. Helps strengthen natural defenses and fight viral infections such as flu or sore throat.
- Heart and circulation. Supports proper heart function, helps regulate blood pressure and promotes good circulation.
- Digestive system. Soothes gastric issues, helps purify the liver and pancreas.
- Vision. Traditionally used to relieve eye strain and preserve visual acuity.
Recharging & cleansing
Purify with gentle smoke cleansing (sage, palo santo) or a quick rinse under clear water. Recharge in gentle morning sunlight, under the full moon, or on a quartz cluster. Avoid excessive heat.
