ALBITE

pronunciation – Albite – “al-bahyt”

As a crystal of balance and flow, Albite provides support amidst the chaos of our daily lives. Curious about the meaning behind this wonderful mineral? Read on to learn more about Albite!

SPIRITUAL HEALING PROPERTIES OF ALBITE

Albite supports those suffering from depression, chronic fatigue, and stress. This crystal boosts luck and enhances safety while traveling.

Additionally, Albite aids in synchronizing with the cycles of the moon by enhancing the wearer’s ability to ebb and flow within their own personal cycles. In doing so it promotes balance between the conscious self and the shadow.

Albite is also known to help the user release old habits that are no longer serving their highest good, especially in the case of habits that detract from the general health of the individual. This mineral evokes a need to discern the deeper meaning behind habits and rituals.

PHYSICAL HEALING PROPERTIES OF ALBITE

Albite supports the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, and stomach. Its ability to aid the digestive system in absorbing nutrients also helps with issues such as heartburn and stomach ulcers.

Because this stone stimulates the brain as well, it can ease recovery from brain and eye injuries. Albite is even said to comfort the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

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ALBITE CRYSTAL CORRESPONDENCES

HEALING PROPERTIES	Balance, Release, Acceptance, Calmness, Patience
CHAKRAS	Third-Eye, Crown
ZODIAC SIGNS	Aquarius
PLANETARY RULERS	Moon
NUMBERS	2, 4
TAROT	The High Priestess, The Emperor
ELEMENTS	Air
DEITIES	Alignak, Chang’e, Coyolxauhqui, Hecate, Selene
PAIRINGS	Emerald, Azurite, Green Calcite, Stilbite, Scolecite

LORE & HISTORY

Albite comes from the Latin albus, meaning white, mirroring this stone’s most common color.

Albite usually forms at low temperatures; it is common in pegmatites, granite, and other igneous rocks, various metamorphic rocks, also marbles.

Albite is a Feldspar mineral and comes in many forms with many varying mineral inclusions.

Not all Moonstone is Albite but all Moonstone contains Albite and Orthoclase; it then follows that this crystal is associated with the moon and its deities.

HOW TO USE ALBITE

On the Body: Wear on the body as jewelry, in a pocket, or in a pouch when dealing with stressful situations or people.

Inside: Albite can be kept by doorways to balance energies that come and go from a place of residence.

Outside: Since it’s excellent for travel, Albite is great to keep in a car or a bag as it wards against accidents.

CLEANING AND CLEANSING ALBITE

Physical Cleaning: Clean Albite with canned air to remove dust and debris. Albite can also be cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and rinsed, or it can be wiped down with a damp cloth.

Energetic Cleansing: There are numerous ways to energetically cleanse Albite.

• Set on or next to Selenite or Satin Spar, or set in lavender.
• Use smoke from herb bundles or incense.
• Cleanse using the water method by running it under cool water with your fingers pointed toward the drain of the sink. Do this for about 30 seconds. Dry gently with a towel, and set out to dry completely.
• Charge under the full moonlight.

ALBITE TOXICITY AND POTENTIAL ALLERGENS

“Contains aluminum.” (Healing Crystals)

For more information and citations regarding toxic, poisonous, and otherwise dangerous crystals, visit our Toxic Crystals page!

GEM ELIXIRS

Albite contains aluminum 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 ALBITE

Common Names: White Feldspar, Plagioclase
Trade Names: High Albite or Analbite, Low Albite
Trademarked Names: N/A

GEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Albite is one of the most common members of the Feldspar group. A major constituent of granites and granite pegmatites, alkalic diorites, basalts, and hydrothermal and alpine veins. A product of potassium metasomatism in low-temperature and low-pressure metamorphic facies and in some schists. Detrital and authigenic in sedimentary rocks.

CHEMICAL FORMULA	Na0.95Ca0.05Al1.05Si2.95O8
SHAPE	Pinacoidal
CRYSTAL SYSTEM	Triclinic
HABIT	Blocky – Crystal shape tends to be equant. Granular – Generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix. Striated – Parallel lines on crystal surface or cleavage face.
COLOR	White, Gray, Greenish gray, Bluish green.
STREAK	White
LUSTER	Vitreous (Glassy)
DIAPHANEITY	Transparent to translucent to subtranslucent
HARDNESS	6-6.5 Mohs
CLEAVAGE	{001} Perfect, {010} Good
FRACTURE	Uneven – Flat surfaces, fractured in an uneven pattern.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY	2.57-2.69 g/cc
REFRACTIVE INDEX	1.525-1.544
OPTICAL PROPERTIES	Biaxial (+), a=1.528-1.533, b=1.5317-1.53685, g=1.538-1.542

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