Crystal Database

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Verdelite

Verdelite is a complex sodium lithium 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.

Verdelite is a green gemmy variety of Elbaite Tourmaline, and fine crystal specimens are sought after by collectors.

Metaphysical Properties

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Verdelite stimulates and centres the heart chakra. Verdelite is a natural self healing crystal, which resonates in the heart chakra. Verdelite attunes the heart to Earth energy promoting strength, vitality and stamina.

Verdelite can be used to stimulate visions and to connect with nature. Verdelite instils a compassionate and expressive nature, and the strength of character to create lasting change and achievement.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Verdelite can be used to treat disorders of the heart.

Verdelite assists in harmonising the immune system.

Verdelite helps in treating eye disorders.

Verdelite may be useful in treating anxiety and depressive illness.

Colour:

green

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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:

Na(Li_1.5,Al_1.5)Al₆S₆O₁₈(BO₃)₃(OH)₄

Hardness:

7 to 7.5

Lustre:

vitreous, transparent to opaque

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.