Spotlight On...Celestite

I only just recently discovered celestite (also known as celestine) and it is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

A deeply spiritual stone, celestite is also called the "Stone of Heaven" or the "Stone of the Angels", in part due to the celestial blue coloring for which it was named, but also because it is believed that celestite can connect one to the angelic realm and to the angels themselves. Celestite is also believed to offer angelic guidance by channeling angelic wisdom.

Healing Properties: Celestite is believed to bring piece of mind, clarity of thought and speech, and enhanced creative expression while putting an end to stress, anxiety, fear and worry and reducing self-destructive tendencies. It is also thought to aid in spiritual development and dream recall and to bring one a general sense of peace. It is often used by musicians and those involved in the arts.

Physically, celestite is believed to aid in the stimulation of thyroid function and is also used in the healing of throat conditions, eye and hearing disorders, and to balance mental dysfunctions. Celestite is also said to be a good help to those who fear heights and those with digestive problems.

Color: Celestite has a beautiful translucent and pearly luster which gives it an undeniable ethereal quality. Most often celestite is light sky blue to steel-blue in color, but it can also be found in a colorless form as well as grey, yellow with tints of red, green or reddish-brown.

Care: Celestite is a brittle crystal (only a 3 - 3.5 on the hardness scale) so celestite jewelry should not be worn during strenuous activity or in other situations where it could be damaged. To clean, run the stones under a cool or lukewarm tap and pat dry with a soft, dry cloth. Never use abrasive cleansers or an ultrasonic cleaner.

It is best to keep celestite out of direct sunlight as it may fade with frequent and/or prolonged exposure.

Interesting Fact: Celestite is an important source of the Strontium Nitrate used for the color red in flares and fireworks.