Crystal Database

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Ulexite

Ulexite is a hydrated sodium calcium borate hydroxide mineral found in arid regions, salt playas and desiccated saline lakes. Ulexite can form a cotton ball of acicular crystals.

Ulexite also forms in compact veins with a parallel fibrous structure. When cut and polished with the fibres running between the polished faces, Ulexite displays an interesting optical characteristic. When a polished specimen is placed over a flat object, the image is transmitted through the fibres to the surface, without distortion, so that the object appears to be at the surface. This optical property, as a natural optical fibre, gives Ulexite its common name of TV Rock or TV Stone.

Ulexite should not come into contact with water.

Metaphysical Properties

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Ulexite stimulates the third eye chakra, and is the crystal of vision. Ulexite facilitates accelerated development of clairvoyance, clairsentience, remote viewing, telepathic and channelling abilities.

Ulexite helps one read the energy of another with clarity and precision. Ulexite promotes creative endeavours, leading to moments of pure inspiration.

Ulexite connects one to soul consciousness, collective consciousness and cosmic consciousness, whilst decoding the visions received.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Ulexite has been used to treat disorders of the eyes.

Colour:

white, colourless

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Class:

Carbonate

Group:

Triclinic

Formations:

nodular, rounded, or lens-like masses; "cotton balls" comprised of acicular crystals. Botryoidal crusts, compact veins with a parallel fibrous structure.

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

NaCaB₅O₆(OH)₆-5H₂O

Hardness:

2.5

Lustre:

vitreous to silky, transparent

Cleavage:

perfect in one direction

Varieties:

none

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.