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Bismuth |
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Bismuth, a chemical element, is a heavy, brittle, white crystalline soft metal that has a pink tinge and chemically resembles arsenic and antimony. Though virtually unseen in nature, high-purity Bismuth can form distinctive hopper crystals. These colourful laboratory creations are typically sold to collectors and resemble colourful stepped pyramids. |
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Metaphysical Properties |
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Bismuth relieves emotional and spiritual isolation, facilitating the meditative state of oneness, connectedness and serenity. Bismuth is useful when experiencing change, providing for calmness, vitality and orderliness. Bismuth facilitates the enjoyment of travel, and stimulates group and relationship cohesiveness. |
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Crystal Healing Uses |
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Bismuth can be used to help lessen fever. Bismuth is helpful in reducing catatonic states. |
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Colour: |
silver white with multicoloured iridescent hues |
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Class: |
Element, Bismuth |
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Group: |
Trigonal - Hexagonal |
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Formations: |
massive foliated forms in natural specimens, natural crystals are rather scarce. Laboratory grown crystals display trigonal hopper crystals that appear pseudocubic |
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Localities: |
Australia, Bolivia, UK, USA, China |
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Chemical Composition: |
Bi |
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Hardness: |
2 to 2.5 |
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Lustre: |
metallic, opaque |
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Cleavage: |
perfect |
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Varieties: |
Native Bismuth |
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Disclaimer: |
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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. |
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