Hemimorphite

The Hemimorphite

Hemimorphite does not has no captions of its own, for it has been discovered at a late stage. What's more, it has often confused with calamine until 1803.

Really, hemimorphite is a mineral composed of zinc. It belongs to the silicate group. It is a zinc hydrosilicate which is is found in the form of tabular crystals, i.e. they present a form of tablet.

In the past, this mineral was known as calamine. In 1803, James Smithson (1765-1829), mineralogist and English chemist, discovered that two minerals were grouped together under the name of calamine. These two minerals were carbonate (i.e. smithsonite) and zinc silicate. zinc (i.e. hemimorphite).

In 1853, Gustav Adolf Kenngott (1818 - 1897), mineralogist studied the hemimorphite and gave it its name. Its etymology comes from the Greek "hemi", meaning "half" and "morphê" meaning "form". This name was attributed to the shape of its crystals at two different ends. One is pointed and ends in a pyramid, the other is blunt. Indeed, its biterminated crystals have two endings due to the absence of an axis of rotation. symmetry.

Smithsonite from zinc carbonate is rarer than zinc silicate hemimorphite. The hemimorphite formation takes place mainly in the oxidized zones of zinc deposits. It is most present in arid climate and clay-marl soil. In our days, it remains one of the world's leading of the most important zinc ores.

For the little one history, miners called "calamine" all oxidized zinc compounds. In reality, the miner's scale is essentially hemimorphite, more rarely smithsonite. In fact, the name calamine is not used in mineralogy. Nowadays, the name calamine refers to a pink mixture called "calamine lotion", containing oxide zinc and iron oxide.

Hemimorphite is generally blue in color. However, the can go from colorless to white, yellow or gray, violet, pink, green and brown. Its shades vary in depending on the iron content. A stone Quality hemimorphite is generally blue or green. It has similarities with turquoise. This makes it easy to confused.

This stone develops special properties, as it can be luminescent, fluorescent and triboluminescent. It is also also renowned for its special features the following: it is pyroelectric and it is piezoelectric.

The hemimorphite has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale (from one to ten). It is used in the as an anti-caking agent. It is can be found as a dietary supplement in due to the zinc mineral it contains. By it is also used extensively in jewelry and lithotherapy.

The deposits crude hemimorphite

The main deposits are located in the United States, in Australia, Argentina, Canada, etc.

Les benefits of hemimorphite in lithotherapy

Benefits for the skin psychic level

Hemimorphite is a stone of harmony, providing calm and serenity. It develops discernment, to better analyze situations and get to know yourself better. It helps you to step back to events. It provides a great psychological comfort. She encourages the development of a serene and a guide to peaceful living.

It facilitates the management of negative emotions, such as anger, resentment and aggression. It helps people understand each other better and leads to greater introspection. As a result, it promotes a better understanding acceptance and an excellent understanding of yourself.

Hemimorphite is also a stone of communication. It is very useful when speaking in public. public. It develops the listening skills of and compassion.

This stone enables to live fully in the present moment and soothe inland storms. Concerning shy, introverted or reserved people, this stone gives confidence and insurance. It encourages them to to assert themselves.

Hemimorphite is a stone that has a positive effect on creativity and inventiveness. She develops his artistic sense carrier.

This stone is reputed to bring good luck to your life and to believe in yourself.

Benefits for the skin physical plan

Hemimorphite gives vitality and energy. It encourages people to return to work and sports. It promotes elimination.

It promotes the good the functioning of the third eye chakra and than that of the crown chakra.

Hemimorphite and astrological signs associates

The hemimorphite has numerous physical and psychological virtues effective on all natives of the zodiac. It is particularly suitable for following signs:

Sagittarius symbol of the philosophy, of the religion and spirituality. This sign represents intellect, travel and adventure. He loves discovering new lands far away. He shows a lot of optimism and can prove to be a real leader. Wearing a hemimorphite allows him to manage negative emotions, such as anger anger and jealousy. He shows a lot of enthusiasm and good luck. This sign has a ability to play down life's moments. It helps to put things into perspective and to think positively. It can hypocritical, or a bit of a joke. great sincerity. He cares deeply about his freedom and can be just as unfaithful in love and friendship. He hates routine and multiplies experiences. Warm, generous, he loves to be in the company of his friends or family. He tends to show off sanctimonious, but hates being told what to do. tips. In love, he likes to play games seduction. He loves to multiply his conquests, yet he dreams of finding his soul mate. However, he aspires to make all kinds of love experiences. He is extremely paradoxical, for he loves his freedom, but dreams of start a family;
Balance: symbol of peace, justice and balance. This sign represents harmony, peace and elegance. He hates conflicts and finds it hard to take sides. He cannot decide for one side over the other. the other. The wearing of a hemimorphite confidence and self-assurance. him. This sign loves to be surrounded and admired. He has a natural grace and loves to dance. He is extremely sociable and often makes a excellent mediator. He is very pacifist and has They hate arguments. This sign is renowned for indecision and kindness. He hates vulgarity and dirtiness. He often displays a natural chic. He's a natural and nothing can change that. opinion. It can sometimes seem superficial, because he has a taste for beauty and refinement. He loves and knows how to listen to his audience. entourage. He can show a lot of compassion and empathy. In love, this sign is very romantic. He seeks communion with his partner. He can't stand loneliness and believes in true love. If he finds his soul sister, he proves himself to be a great loyalty.

The hemimorphite and chakras

Hemimorphite balances the throat chakra. The throat chakra throat is represented by a coloured lotus blue. It signifies the ability to express emotions, needs and feelings. It develop listening and communication skills communication. This balanced chakra provides strength, confidence and sincerity. He promotes self-confidence. If this chakra is unbalanced, it generates aggression and wickedness.

Care and maintenance purification of hemimorphite

When the acquisition of a hemimorphite, the stone needs to be purified and recharged to provide all its benefits. Since its extraction or after intensive use, it may be that the stone has drawn all of its energy.

She will then have need to regain natural energy and to eliminate previous vibrations. It It must then be purified and recharged. These operations are to be repeated in the at least once a month.

Purify your hemimorphite by passing it under the water of the tap for a few seconds. Dry gently with a soft cloth. You can purify it using the fumigation or a Tibetan bowl.

Recharge it at the morning sunshine for 2 hours. You you can also recharge it on a geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours. hours.

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