Crystal Database

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Dravite

Dravite is a complex sodium magnesium iron boro-aluminium silicate hydroxide in the Tourmaline group found in granites and granitic pegmatites, high temperature hydrothermal veins and metamorphic rocks.

Tourmaline has 3 species - Dravite, Schorl and Elbaite; and has 14 varieties. Tourmalines are further named by their colours. Tourmalines are formed in all colours and are often multicoloured. Tourmalines are naturally pyroelectric and piezoelectric and some are pleochroic.

Dravite is a brown Tourmaline and relatively uncommon.

Metaphysical Properties

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Dravite can be used to clear the aura, and clear and activate the lower chakra. Dravite can be used for energetic protection.

Dravite balances the mind, particularly the left/right hemispheres, stimulating creativity and logic.

Dravite can stimulate and enhance the experience of spiritual unity, cutting the bonds of physical illusion.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Dravite has been used in the treatment of the digestive system.

Dravite can be helpful with treating skin conditions.

Dravite assists with sexual dysfunction.

Colour:

light to dark brown

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Class:

Silicate, Tourmaline group

Group:

Trigonal

Formations:

striated, elongated prismatic crystals, stubby, prismatic crystals; rounded, triangular cross-section; tabular crystals, columnar, radiating, stalactitic, tiny, elongated needles, compact masses

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

NaMg₃Al₆Si₆O₁₈(BO₃)₃(OH)₄

Hardness:

7 to 7.5

Lustre:

vitreous, opaque to translucent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Buergerite, Chromdravite, Dravite, Elbaite, Feruvite, Foitite, Liddicoatite, Magnesiofoitite, Olenite, Povondraite, Rossmanite, Schorl Uvite, Vanadiumdravite

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.