CRYSTAL inclusions:
directory
Actinolite Quartz
This page brings you information about the main types of mineral inclusions that can be found within crystals and minerals, and explains what they are and what this means from an esoteric perspective, including a little about how the different types may be used and worked with by the healer or intuitive. We have written this page as a consequence of the insights we have gained from working with many different minerals and with the quartz family of crystals in particular over many years. Below we have included information about the main minerals that may be found as inclusions within many crystals and minerals (including quartz of course!). ALL mineral types we sell have a mineralogical and/or esoterical description, which will be found at the head of each mineral's page within our on-line shop - look out for "included" sub-headings - and our "formations" directory may also tell you more. If you would like to learn more about crystals and their different types and uses why not check them out!
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* Melody's book "Love is in the Earth" ISBN0-9628190-3-4 has been a useful reference source that I use to extend my own understanding of some of the more obscure minerals.
Actinolite
Actinolite
crystals are long bladed and fibrous - typically deep green or black
- if you look at them under a magnifying glass they look rather
"fuzzy", which can help to identify them by eye. They can
compact to form a mineral with jade known as Nephrite Jade, which can
aid in balancing the masculine and feminine aspects of the Self and
is a very healing mineral in its own right (see shop). Actinolite is
said to be a great shielder and protector and can be used to greatly
expand the energy field - especially when combined with sheen
obsidian. Combined with quartz actinolite's properties are amplified
and can help in facilitating greater connection to All That Is and in
promoting the ideal of "unity" and "one-ness". We
also find it a useful crystal combination to add "oomph" to
tools that can be used in auric surgery and auric clearance, whereby
working with focused intent on whatever the desired outcome is can be
extremely effective.
Amphibole (quartz)
Amphibole Quartz is
also known as Angel Phantom Quartz. This is a form of quartz that
contains inclusions of Riebeckite, Actinolite, Tremolite,
Richterite and Lithium in varying degrees and proportions. These
inclusions show themselves as opaque layers or cloudy deposits in a
range of colours (depending on the minerals within) including white,
yellow-gold, red, orange and plum. Even though not all minerals might
be visible within the specimen the energies of the crystals will
resonate in much the same way, the influence of the minerals becoming
an integral part of their makeup. As the name suggests, many find
this crystal useful in accessing and working with the Angelic Realms.
I have found that the energies of this crystal to be quite complex,
and thus I feel that it aids connection with Higher intelligences
that have complex information to convey, or with those Angelics who
wish to work with us on complex issues that mean a bit of hard work
on our part - not then for "fluffy" angelic contact
perhaps! Each of the included elements do suggest that this is a real
and useful working tool however, and I feel that Amphibole Quartz can
be of most use when we are prepared to actively work to heal, change,
or move positively towards a specific goal, rather than simply
"sitting back" and expecting the work to be done for us.
The inclusions, amplified by the quartz, help all energy bodies align
and the upper centres clear and expand. The multi-coloured aspects
and the phantom layers suggest and reflect our multi-dimensional
nature, and can help us become more aware of the other parts of our
Self, which exist throughout time and Dimension: thus this crystal is
useful for past (and future) life exploration, and for understanding
more about the True nature and purpose of our varied existences.
Brookite
(Look for the
silvery-grey streaks in the picture). Brookite is a titanium oxide
mineral, which may be found as crystals (see shop) or more rarely as
an inclusion within quartz. Individual crystals are orthorhombic, and
are most commonly found as tiny squarish crystals, often forming in
tiny clusters. Being titanium based brookite can be found in
association with rutile, but its energies are quite different. The
mineral, despite its black / dark grey colour is of a very high
vibration, which is more obvious when included in quartz, where it
displays in more silvery-grey colours. Highly energetic and
expansive, this is an excellent crystal for use in meditation or
journeying, allowing for easier connection and communication with
Higher Realms and the Cosmos. This crystal will also aid in
connection with the Akasha and with viewing the ancient history of
Earth and of other bodies local to Earth's Galactic presence. When
found within quartz all these properties are amplified greatly.
Carnelian
Carnelian is a
member of the quartz family, being a quartz chalcedony that has a
very high iron content, which gives it the lovely orange colour.
Djwhal Kuhl said about carnelian in the 1980s that in his view it is
one of the most rapidly advancing minerals on the planet - a quartz
that thinks it is as good as a diamond! The energy is deep and
resonant, empowering and energising and has throughout history been
regarded as a quintessential stone of courage. It is also very
strengthening and detoxifying to all the lower 3 energy centres as
well as the physical body - especially useful during periods of
illness or convalescence.
Chlorite
Chlorite is a term
for a group of minerals that present in slightly different forms. In
general they occur in foliated, compact or spherical masses (see
right-hand picture) or in "clouds" or "layers" -
often as phantoms (see left-hand picture). Their colour range
includes green, deep green, grey, brown, pinky-brown, and white, but
they are most usually found in shades of green. Any mineral that
contains chlorite will be a very effective healing mineral. Most have
a profound connection to the natural world and to the elementals of
earth. Chlorite minerals are cleansing to all of the energy bodies
and can also help detoxify the physical body. Green chlorite
especially also calms and balances the energy field in general and
the emotional body in particular. A form of deep green chlorite
(known as Serefina) is also the main constituent of the mineral known
as Seraphinite, which is a wonderful high-vibrational healing
crystal.
Epidot
Epidot crystals
occur in plates, needle-like and prismatic crystals, which tend to be
striated. Their usual colour is deep green/brown, but they may also
be yellow/green, or green/ black. Crystals may grow alone and/or in
combination with any of the quartz family or occasionally with other
minerals, especially prehnite. Epidot can also occur alongside other
included minerals, especially tourmaline, when care needs to be taken
over identifying them correctly - I find that tourmaline tends to be
more shiny and reflective than epidot, and epidot's colour to be more
"earthy". Epidot can help transmute density into Light and
can amplify positive energies and raise vibrational rates. It can
help clear blockages and physical manifestations of density, whilst
revealing the emotional state that lies behind their occurrence.
Epidot is then also useful to help overcome habitual negative
emotional of mental patterning, moving one forwards with positivity
into a new way of Being. When within quartz these properties are
amplified; within prehnite balance and compassionate support is
emphasised, and connections with the Earth and the natural world
enhanced.
Goethite
Goethite may be
found within other minerals, most usually amethyst, and we have also
found it within aquamarine. It is a very fine needle-like mineral
when found in this way with a rather "feathery" outline
when viewed with a magnifying glass. Its colour range includes
orange, red, purple and black-brown. Goethite adds a strong element
of communication to the mineral within which it is found, especially
with the Higher realms of the Angelics. It can also aid in intuitive
reasoning and interactive communication with Guides, and has a light
and happy resonance that is both comforting and supportive. We have
found that the "angelic" aspect is highlighted when it is
found in amethyst; and that the communication aspect is emphasised
when it is found in aquamarine.
Iron (& Hematite)
Hematite is an iron
based mineral, and when appearing within quartz as an inclusion may
form regions of orange, yellow or golden-yellow colouration, which
may appear to be greasy, oily or powdery in nature. A formation
(which we know as "Haematoid quartz") is called
"Agnitite" by Robert Simmons, and this material has veils
and streaks of orange colouration within the quartz: this material
comes from Madagascar (see right-hand picture). Hematite may also
appear as tiny flecks of silver, or as complete crystals - plates,
rosettes or other crystalline formations (see left-hand picture).
Sometimes you will find that quartz contains tiny spots, dots or
strings coloured black, brown and/or orange-red: this particular
manifestation is often called "Harlequin quartz", when
hematite is found together with Lepidocrocite and sometimes Titanium.
The manner in which the hematite manifests defines the way in which
the inclusion will work, usually in accordance with its colour and
associated chakra correspondences, or its shape or form, the pure
crystalline inclusions being especially powerful. All formations that
have iron / hematite as an inclusion will however carry an element of
grounding and protection. Those with yellow/orange inclusions will
stimulate the lower 3 chakras and help balance the heart, mind and
body with joy; those at the "red" end of the spectrum
will add an element of fire and passion; those with Harlequin
formations will link all chakras through the central column and
balance and align all systems, aiding connection to the Higher Self
and the spiritual world.
Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite
is another iron based mineral, and when appearing as an inclusion may
form as spots, dots or strings that are coloured orange,
reddish-brown or deep plum-red. It can also form as a coating to the
exterior of a crystal or as phantom layers within a crystal. When you
find a combination of tiny spots or strings coloured black, brown or
orange-red within a crystal, this particular manifestation is called
Harlequin quartz, when Lepidocrocite is found together with Hematite
and/or Titanium (they are very hard to tell apart). Harlequin
formations link all chakras through the central column and balance
and align all energy systems, aiding connection to the Higher Self
and the spiritual world. Lepidocrocite teaches the joy of achieving a
state of balance between stillness and movement; calm reflection and
positive movement, which enables problems and blocks to be overcome
with more ease and less hassle. It is a stone of
"allowing"; of faith and of trust that all can and will
flow in accordance with the Plan, when we let it!
Lithium
Lithium inclusions
within quartz, sometimes in phantom formation, may be found in shades
of pale pink, lavender, plum-red, pinkish-brown or pinkish-grey. All
lithium-bearing minerals are excellent at balancing emotional states
and dealing with extremes such as anger, aggression, depression,
worry, anxiety or tension. When found within quartz their benefits
are amplified and strengthened, making this a wonderful aid to
relaxation and to achieving a measure of serenity and calm. This
means that this stone is also useful for children and babies (and
pets!), aiding restful sleep and easy reconnection with their
spirit-self in dream state. Lithium within quartz also helps us to
"let go and let God". Sometimes we struggle to achieve
something we think we need / want, but without success. In these
instances it may be that our Higher (Divine) Self knows better and we
need instead to let go and surrender to our Spirit, with the
certainty that all flows smoothly, if it is Right.
Manganese
Manganese
is a mineral that usually appears as inclusions in the form of
globular masses or dendritic (fern-like) branching shapes. Their
colour is usually black or dark brown. (Interestingly, when appearing
as a trace mineral within other minerals, manganese colours the
groundmass pink - this is what gives rose quartz its colour!)
Manganese is grounding yet simultaneously uplifting, and can help
support us in exploration of past lives, or when we need to delve
into the roots of issues that require resolution in this life. In
dendritic form manganese also connects us strongly with the Earth and
with the elementals, especially the gnomes and devas of plants and
trees. Manganese also increases positivity and hardens resolve,
making it ideal for use when projects or goals need completing.
Interestingly it can also gently support a fragile emotional system,
with a delicacy that is usually found only when in the presence of
Angels.
Mica
Mica crystallises in
the form of plate-like layers, scales, masses and tabular crystals.
Colour range includes pearly-grey, silvery-yellow; bronze-brown and
green. It is a reflective mineral, allowing one to have time and
space for self-reflection and to help you see the truth behind what
is around you. Mica is also a great amplifier of energy and a
wonderful connector, whether this be throughout the energy bodies;
the various planes/Dimensions or in the physical world: yet at the
same time it is a great insulator, ensuring your space remains intact
and protected throughout any such processes. When found within quartz
all aspects are amplified, and results in a very powerful combination
crystal, which also helps provide a very safe and supported working
space or environment.
Rutile
Rutile is a
titanium oxide that forms in long, needle-shaped crystals,
occasionally radiating and sometimes emanating from a central black
mass. The needles may be hair-fine and hard to see; thicker and
easier to identify; or densely or loosely packed - densely packed
golden varieties are also known as "angel-hair rutile" (see
right-hand picture). Rutile can be coloured golden-yellow,
reddish-brown, silvery-grey, red-bronze or black, but usually has a
metallic reflective surface that identifies them from other
needle-like inclusions such as tourmaline or actinolite. Rutilated
quartz is most generally found in massive mineral deposits, rather
than as crystals, and can sometimes be found mixed with other
needle-like material, such as epidot, tourmaline or actinolite.
Titanium is regarded as a prime conductor of energy and as a
wonderful tool for amplification and magnification. Accordingly, when
found with quartz the combined material is one of the best for
connecting, communicating and manifesting, whilst remaining grounded:
they are also excellent connectors for humanity and the realms of the
Angels. Great depths and profound truths can be accessed using
rutilated quartz.
Sagenite
Sagenite is a generic term
that may describe quartz or agates that contain OR HAVE CONTAINED
needle-like crystals of rutile, tourmaline, goethite, stibnite,
asbestos, actinolite, hornblende or epidot (see individual headings).
When the structure is vacated, leaving "empty" tubules
within the structure, this is a stone for the wise-woman, priest or
shaman, enabling safe passage into other worlds, and promoting wisdom
and truth over whatever is revealed there. This mineral otherwise
promotes discernment and encourages positivity and brings white Light
to shine into the nooks and crannies of ones life and environment.
Accordingly it is also very cleansing and protective.
Sulphur
Sulphur is a very
soft and soluble mineral that crystallises in a variety of forms: it
is generally found in shades of yellow. Sulphur is VERY cleansing and
can be used to clear the energy bodies and/or the physicals body of
infections and can help reduce inflammation and swelling. It is more
easily tempered when within quartz where it is especially usefully
employed on any energy centre of body that needs deep (and rapid)
clearing - be aware that this may mean a rather brisk and thorough
detox! The Natives of South America use sulphur in ceremonial
healings, where they say it brings together the four directions of
north, south, east and west plus Mother Earth and Father Sky, to
banish darkness and cleanse corruption. NOTE: It is wise not to use
this mineral in direct application to make gem remedies, or to handle
the pure mineral without washing the hands carefully afterwards.
Titanium
As a mineral,
titanium is a metallic element that is silvery-grey in colour. It may
form in masses, spherules or needles, and is the prime component of
rutile in its oxidised form (see left-hand picture). Titanium
enhances power and energy and increases vitality and banishes
fatigue. Some say that this is the mineral of the new consciousness,
bearing the seeds of the world to come following transition and that
it will strengthen the energy field and deflect negativity, whilst
infusing the aura with full-spectrum Light. Titanium is also within
what we call "Fire quartz" (see right-hand picture) when it
helps provide a vehicle for rapid and profound change and growth.
Tourmaline
Tourmaline
in crystalline form forms as prismatic striated crystals in a wide
colour range (but most commonly black) and is often found in
association with the family of quartz, where it is a common
inclusion. In appearance the coloured varieties are easy to identify,
although brown-green varieties are sometimes confused with epidot.
When looking at black tourmaline it can be confused with actinolite
or rutile, but when observed closely it appears denser; tends to be
obviously striated down its length; and has a glassy or greasy
appearance, rather than being dull or reflective. When found with
quartz, the quartz acts to strongly amplify and broadcast the
tourmaline's innate energies, which as you might expect are connected
with their colour and the chakras. All tourmalines are hugely useful
crystals for grounding and balancing the energy bodies according to
their colour, and - when in quartz - for diffusing their energies
throughout the immediate environs. Quartz with green and pink
tourmalines are effective for balancing and opening the heart; with
blue and indigo useful to strengthen the throat and 3rd eye; with
orange and red are good to energise, clear and ground the lower
chakra centres; with black they make a very powerful stone for
personal energy protection and for absorbing and clearing the energy
field of negative EMFs.
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otherwise given credit). You may freely use any of it for private
or personal use only, BUT if you wish to use ANY of our
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