Epidote

The Epidote

Epidote is a a mineral with no legend particular. This mineral was discovered and identified by mineralogist René Just Haüy (1743 - 1822) in 1801. He describes in his book Traité de mineralogy. He found the first specimens in Bourg d'Oisans, Isère.

The name "Epidote" comes from the Greek "epidosis" which means means "who has received an increase". This because the base of the rhombohedral prism has one side longer than the other.

Epidote belongs to the large silicate group. This stone contains calcium, aluminium iron and silicon. This mineral is characteristic of regional metamorphism and contact. For the record, metamorphism is all mineralogical transformations and structural changes undergone by the rocks. In fact, this concerns changes in temperature, temperature pressure, the nature of the fluids and the chemical composition. Epidote is found in metamorphic and hydrothermal rocks, particularly in sedimentary rocks such as than limestone.

This mineral can be in the form of prismatic crystals elongated, with faces featuring deep lengthwise striations. These crystals end in the shape of a needles or chopsticks. They can also have the appearance of tablets or lamellae. Some of these crystals reach a length of 35 cm. Epidote is is also found in massive, fibrous aggregates, written off, etc. It has long been confused with tourmaline.

Different types of epidotes are listed, including some are very rare. For example, tawmanite is a species of epidote rich in chromium and from the Tawmaw mines in Burma. In on the other hand, withamite is a variety of rock rich in manganese, then there's also the pistachite, coloured microcrystallized rock pistachio green.

Epidote can be have different colors such as green darker or darker, yellow-green, brown grey, light red, black, and more rarely colorless. Green is the most common color epidote. It has a transparent to opaque, usually translucent. It has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs.

Epidote is a gems used as fine gemstones in the jewelry or lithotherapy. It can be used to make jewelry or is marketed in the form of polished stones or crystals. What's more, its hardness to resist shocks. The crystals of gem quality are highly prized by collectors.

The deposits green epidote

The main deposits are located in South Africa, South Africa Brazil, France, Portugal, etc.

Green benefits epidote in lithotherapy

His properties on the psychic level

Epidote enables to better visualize events, to better and better manage them. It helps to measure the difficulties encountered in order to overcome. It is a stone of stability for emotions. It soothes the mind and frees it from fears, anxieties and worries. It learns to make the right choices and to turn towards things that feel good.

This stone gives a lot of courage, sometimes to take the plunge and move on. It provides serenity, strength and self-confidence. self. It encourages self-esteem, by providing better self-esteem self.

Epidote leads to an understanding of certain blockages which are linked to the past and prevent front. This mineral is excellent for people who have the annoying habit of feel sorry for themselves. He gives them the strength to react and wake up from their lethargy in order to progress. In this way, it removes intense sadness, in order to achieve happiness. This stone also consoles grief and puts things into perspective.

This mineral provides quality relationships with others. It enables to control the negative words that can lead to conflict. The urge to criticize others are mastered and result in a good communication. For example, relations with will be much smoother, more pleasant and respectful.

Benefits for the skin physical plan

Epidote promotes proper functioning of the plexus chakra solar.

This stone helps the strengthening the body in general. It is known to combat stress and disruption it causes.

The meaning of epidote with astrology

Epidote is a mineral with numerous benefits that work on the natives of the zodiac. But she's more particularly effective on the following signs :

Gémeaux symbol of communication, of the movement and intelligence. This sign represents study, writing and the mind. Often associated with adolescence, it is charming, pleasant and witty. His company is often sought-after. Wearing an epidote is particularly suited to this sign. That's right, this hides an anxious, anguished background. Epidote helps him regain his self-confidence him and fight his fears. This sign has always in need of spiritual stimulation and intellectually. He often possesses a wide range of skills in all kinds of disciplines. He loves verbal jousting and be the narrator of numerous anecdotes. Be careful, because sometimes it can turn out to be an affabulator. In love, he's very charming and loves to seduce. His conquests can be because he's afraid of commitment. He dreams of mad love, and as he gets older that he will find emotional stability;
Virgo symbol of the method, of organization and perfection. This sign represents logic, work and criticism. Wearing an epidote allows him to free himself shyness and anxiety. He helps her to gain confidence. This sign is often linked medicine, cleanliness and hygiene security. He is obsessed with tasks tidiness and order. Often ingenious, he loves to help out with his works wonders. It gives a appearance of coldness, in order to hide his shyness and anxiety. He is always on the lookout of perfection and self-criticism systematically. He is often very hard on himself. In love, he shows great and exacting standards with its customers. partners. He's very easy to criticize and is sorely lacking in romance. If he marries, it's more out of interest than love. But in as a rule, he prefers solitude ;
Balance:

Epidote and chakras

Epidote is a ideal for balancing and harmonizing heart chakra. It helps to recover from and promotes detachment. It dispels feelings of sadness, hopelessness disappointment and sorrow.

It encourages new beginnings. It promotes self-esteem and gives you the courage to develop new projects. Heart chakra self-acceptance, a sense of belonging and compassion and forgiveness.

Maintenance, purification and recharging epidote

As soon as you purchase your epidote, you will need to purification and recharging. Operations are to be carried out as soon as your stone within your family. That's right, since its extraction, this stone has been contact with numerous energies, both positive and negative.

Plunge in your stone in a glass container filled with water from source. Avoid contact with salt. Dry it gently with a soft cloth. You can also also purify it with fumigation or in the a Tibetan bowl.

Expose your stone for 2 or 3 hours in the morning sunlight or lunar rays. You can also deposit on a quartz cluster or druse of amethyst for 24 hours.

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