ANGELITE ( ANHYDRITE) - Lilac blue Anhydrate is sometimes called Angelite, for it's "Angelic" color.
CHEMISTRY: CaSO4, Calcium Sulfate
COLOR: Ordinarily white, gray or colorless, but also blue to violet.
CLASS: Sulfates
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY: orthorhombic; 2/m 2/m 2/m
Crystal Habits include the tabular, rectangular box formed by three pinacoids, often elongated in one direction forming a prismatic crystal. Most commonly massive and granular.
REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.544 - 1.553
HARDNESS: 3.5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: approximately 3.0 (average for translucent minerals)
TRANSPARENCY: Crystals are transparent to translucent.
CLEAVAGE: three directions forming rectangles, but perfect in one, very good in another and only marginally good in the third direction.
FRACTURE: Conchoidal
Uses: in the manufacture of some cement, a source of sulfate for sulfuric acid.
Associated Minerals: Calcite, halite, and occasionally sulfides such as galena and pyrite.
Other Characteristics: some specimens fluoresce under UV light.
Notable Occurrences include Mexico; Peru; Germany and New Mexico.
Best Field Indicators are crystal habit, rectangular and non-uniform cleavage and low density.
Astrological Sign of Aquarius
Metaphysical Properties:
- Angelite is a calming stone which may be used to help stabilize the emotions and ease anxiety and stress. Dispels anger and facilitates psychic healing.
- Also used for creative work, psychic ability, public speaking, and helping oneself to become more assertive. Balances physical body with the ethereal. Raises state of conscious awareness and promotes clear and orderly communication.
- Angelite can be used in spells and rituals designed to reduce anger, aid in self-forgiveness, and gain spiritual protection. Helps with spiritual journeys and astral travel.
- Angelite has also been used for working with angels and for sending telepathic messages to people and pets.
- Healing: Heavy metal maism is alleviated.
