Histories and legends
In the ancient civilizations, stones were identified by color and shape physical characteristics. This blue stone was discovered by French paleontologist Eugène Dumortier (1802 - 1876) during a expedition to the Alps. It was named the dumortiérite by the French mineralogist Ferdinand Gonnard (1838 - 1923) in homage to Eugène Dumortier. But under the name ofmortierite, the blue stone has no legend. In fact, his story is very short. However, some ofmortierite on cemetery sites pre-Columbian.
Well, it just so happens that this blue stone had already been identified before being christened dumortierite. It is to be confused with lapis lazuli, sodalite or azurite. It is only its structure to distinguish it. It should be noted that dumortierite quartz also exists. However, it happened that this stone was even sold near Lyon for lapis lazuli. La confusion dates back to Antiquity and has lasted until the 19th century.
However, some knew perfectly well that lapis lazuli discovered in Lyon wasn't really a lapis. But this information was jealously guarded kept secret by the "Old Schools". Nowadays, "lapis de Lyon" is in fact dumortierite. It is that dumortierite has sometimes been called aluminum borosilicate, but this scientific designation was soon abandoned.
Demortierite is predominantly blue in color, but can also be also have coloured specimens violet to brown. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, which makes it a a stone particularly appreciated by and jewelers. She is mainly composed of aluminium silicate and boron (a simple solid close to carbon) with traces of magnesium and iron. It is the high concentration of aluminium gives this blue appearance.
Natural stone dumortierite is rather opaque. Thus, it is this opacity that does not allow to belong to the stone family precious. It is a fibrous mineral which is found in metamorphic rocks in the aluminum-concentrated areas. The rocks metamorphic rocks were formed during the transformation to the solid state according to certain parameters such as pressure and/or temperature.
Demortierite is mainly used in the manufacture of jewelry. In specialty stores, it is available in its natural, rough or polished state, in the form of a sculpted egg. Its incredible color with its reflections blends perfectly with metals such as gold or money.
Les deposits
The main deposits are located in Brazil, Australia Canada, Germany, France, etc.
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Les benefits of dumortierite in lithotherapy
His psychological benefits
Demortierite is a stone of acceptance. It facilitates manage difficult times well intelligence. It builds self-confidence and in others. This soft blue stone has a soothing and calming relaxing.
This blue stone channels thoughts and emotions while concentration. It is ideal for students during exam periods or for anyone who has to memorize a large number of information.
Demortierite is a stone that combats anxiety, anxiety and emotional overload. She learns to control her emotions and cope with destabilizing situations. It is its aluminium and boron content gives it balancing properties. This stone is precious for staying in control and helps keep you calm and composure.
It brings the lightness and carefree attitude to life. From Plus, it encourages patience and tolerance. Wearing a dumortierite instills a sense of self-discipline and helps you reach your life goals. It enhances intuition and structures thought.
This stone is particularly recommended for suffering from hypersensitivity or having no patience. It regulates moods and calms panic attacks.
It is well known to be a stone of wisdom and spirituality. In fact, it helps to achieve clairvoyance and extra-sensory abilities. It is excellent for meditation.
Ses physical benefits
Demortierite is a stone that promotes the proper functioning of the throat chakra.
Calming stone, sometimes nicknamed the "don't worry" stone not", helps combat stress and its associated consequences for body and mind. It reduces tension and promotes restful sleep quality.
The dumortierite and astrological signs associates
Demortierite is a stone with various virtues, which apply to all signs on the zodiac. But its action is even more powerful on the following signs:
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Lion:
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Virgo symbol of organization, efficiency and cleanliness and medicine. This sign represents logic, perfection and hard work. It is often naturally anxious and self-conscious. Wearing a dumortierite provides him with and allows him to manage his emotions. emotions. This sign can be very critical and very demanding of others. He does not can't stand disorder and is obsessed with household chores. He knows how to show logic and doesn't hesitate to make service. He likes to help others. Watch out for its rigid, cold appearance, it is often a to hide his complexes and anxiety. He's often too hard on himself and suffers from too much modesty. In love, he has difficulty expressing his feelings, because he has fear of rejection. He prefers to live alone than experiencing heartbreak. Either way, if he gets married, it's usually because interest;
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Sagittarius a symbol of the spiritual, of religion and of the of the intellect. This sign represents travel and independence. He needs freedom, because he likes to roam the world. Wearing a dumortierite reinforces his light-hearted, fun and enthusiastic. It a job that allows him to manage his schedule as he sees fit. That's right, it can't stand constraints. This sign hates routine and can start many projects without completing them. On the other hand, don't stop him from doing what he wants. that he has planned, as he can quickly become angry. With his warm and generous nature doesn't hesitate to say what he thinks, to the risk lacking diplomacy. In love as in friendship, he's not faithful and very unstable. He's always looking for the one perfect and goes from conquest to conquest. With age and maturity, he'll calm down and be able to then start a family.
The dumortierite and the chakras
Demortierite balances the throat chakra. This balance allows you to demonstrate your creativity control your emotions. Above all, it gives ability to say what's inside us. He also develops listening skills. Expression can take many forms voice, demeanor and appearance, the artistic creation. Throat chakra balanced and easy to express, gives an informed opinion if necessary, and releases the to express our truth.
Maintenance, purification and recharging of the dumortierite
As soon as you purchase your dumortierite, it is necessary to proceed to its purification and recharging. Between extraction and arrival at your home, your stone has been exposed to various influences, harmful or otherwise. Operations are to be carried out at the at least once a month or after a intensive use.
You can purify your stone by dipping it into a glass filled with of spring water or by depositing it in a container on a plate filled with sea salt. Be careful not to touch the stone with salt. You can also purify it using incense or a bowl Tibetan.
You can use the by exposing it to moonlight or sunlight. simply by placing it on a geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours. hours.
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