ACTINOLITE
pronunciation – Actinolite – “ak-tin-l-ahyt”
A powerfully purging crystal, Actinolite helps illuminate one’s purpose by purifying negativity and shielding one’s aura. This amphibole mineral is often found paired with Quartz and Nephrite Jade. Read on to learn more about Actinolite!
- SPIRITUAL HEALING PROPERTIES OF ACTINOLITE
- PHYSICAL HEALING PROPERTIES OF ACTINOLITE
- PHOTO GALLERY
- ACTINOLITE CRYSTAL CORRESPONDENCES
- LORE & HISTORY
- HOW TO USE ACTINOLITE
- CLEANING AND CLEANSING ACTINOLITE
- ACTINOLITE TOXICITY AND POTENTIAL ALLERGENS
- GEM ELIXIRS
- OTHER NAMES FOR ACTINOLITE
- GEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
- RELATED PRODUCTS
SPIRITUAL HEALING PROPERTIES OF ACTINOLITE
Actinolite nourishes the self and releases deep stress and weight on one’s heart. This stone shields the user’s aura and emotional body from negativity and toxic energy. It also promotes closure by purging buried emotions that need to be shed to achieve greater clarity of heart and mind.
Actinolite opens pathways and reveals unexplored options while diverting negative energies as we move through our daily lives. This in turn supports manifesting our life purpose while also acting as a compass to guide us back to our path when we feel lost.
PHYSICAL HEALING PROPERTIES OF ACTINOLITE
Actinolite supports physical healing by strengthening the immune system. It is said to stimulate the kidney, liver, and spleen functions, in order to aid in the elimination of toxins from the body.
Actinolite also supports the endocrine system in processing nutrients and waste products. This healing mineral can help with hives, rashes, and other reactions associated with allergies. It’s also recommended for eczema, acne, and rosacea.
PHOTO GALLERY
ACTINOLITE CRYSTAL CORRESPONDENCES
| HEALING PROPERTIES | Compassion, Protection, Healing, Courage, Closure |
| CHAKRAS | Heart |
| ZODIAC SIGNS | Scorpio |
| PLANETARY RULERS | Venus, Earth |
| NUMBERS | 4, 5, 9 |
| TAROT | The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Hermit |
| ELEMENTS | Earth |
| DEITIES | Thetis |
| PAIRINGS | Epidote, Prehnite, Clear Quartz, Pink Tourmaline |
LORE & HISTORY
Actinolite’s name comes from the Greek word aktis meaning beam or ray. The sprays and beam-like formation of the stone likely inspired its name.
The mineralogist Richard Kirwan first discovered Actinolite in 1794. While usually dark green in color, this gemstone can also be found in different shades of green and occasionally even gray to black tones.
Actinolite lends its color to green shale, a sedimentary rock. It belongs to a large group consisting of around a hundred minerals known as amphiboles.
HOW TO USE ACTINOLITE
This protective gemstone assists in shielding the wearer from negative thoughts, both internally and externally. Doing so creates a safe space suitable for self-healing work.
Actinolite can additionally help one overcome hesitation and indecision, opening pathways that lead to success. It helps the user remove stagnant energies, outdated energy patterns, and bad habits.
On the Body: Carrying or wearing this stone activates a protective shield around the aura that helps repel negative energies.
Inside: Place Actinolite in a window to shield your household from threat or harm.
Outside: Carry with you in a vehicle as an extra layer of protection during travel.
CLEANING AND CLEANSING ACTINOLITE
Physical Cleaning: Clean Actinolite with canned air to remove dust and debris.
Energetic Cleansing: There are numerous ways to energetically cleanse Actinolite.
- Set on or next to Selenite or Satin Spar, or set in lavender.
- Use smoke from herb bundles or incense.
- Charge under the full moonlight.
ACTINOLITE TOXICITY AND POTENTIAL ALLERGENS
“May contain asbestos. Not recommended for elixirs.” (Hibiscus)
“Fibrous form is a type of asbestos. Not recommended for elixirs.” (Healing Crystals)
GEM ELIXIRS
Actinolite contains asbestos which renders it unsafe for use in gem elixirs made with the direct method. Only use the indirect method for creating a gem elixir with this stone.
OTHER NAMES FOR ACTINOLITE
Common Names: Actinolite
Trade Names: N/A
Trademarked Names: N/A
GEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Actinolite is an amphibole silicate mineral that crystallizes in the form of long blades or needle-like structures. It mostly occurs as a constituent of other stones rather than on its own; for example, it is the primary constituent of Nephrite Jade. This mineral is likewise commonly associated with Chlorite and Epidote in Greenstone, and it may rarely be included in Quartz, although it does not belong to the same family.
Actinolite possesses a distinct dark green color, but can also be white, yellow, gray, or black. It is one of the six recognized members of the Asbestos family.
| CHEMICAL FORMULA | Ca2(Mg,Fe++)5Si8O22(OH)2 |
| SHAPE | Prismatic |
| CRYSTAL SYSTEM | Monoclinic |
| HABIT | Bladed – Aggregates of thin lath-like crystals Fibrous – Crystals made up of fibers. Radial – Crystals radiate from a center without producing stellar forms. |
| COLOR | Green, green-black, grey-green, or black |
| STREAK | White |
| LUSTER | Vitreous (Glassy) |
| DIAPHANEITY | Transparent, Translucent |
| HARDNESS | 5-6 Mohs |
| CLEAVAGE | {110} Perfect |
| FRACTURE | Splintery |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 3.03 – 3.24 kg/cm3 |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX | 1.6-1.63 |
| OPTICAL PROPERTIES | Biaxial (-), a=1.613-1.628, b=1.627-1.644, g=1.638-1.655 |
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