“VARISCITE”
NICKNAME: At one time, Variscite was actually called “Utahlite”. In instances in which samples found cannot be readily determined to be either Variscite or Turquoise, such samples are termed “Variquoise”.
COLOR(S): Variscite comes in a various shades of green (from light green to dark green). Due to its physical appearance, this crystal is sometimes mistakenly identified as either Turquoise or Chrysocolla.
METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: This mineral grants its User the stabilization of the Heart chakra. Variscite can effectively change our way of thinking to accept joy as a normal part of our daily lives. Variscite anchors One to the Earth harmoniously in a purely positive way. It encourages us to face the past with courage and clarity.
WORKS IN ACCORDANCE TO CHAKRAS #: Vibrates to the #4 Chakra – the Heart.
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN(S): Scorpio, Gemini, and Taurus.
ELEMENT: Water.
RULING PLANET: Venus.
PHYSICAL ALIMENTS THIS CRYSTAL AIDS WITH: Physically, Variscite stimulates the brain: enabling the higher functions of logic, criticial thinking, cognition, and memory. It also supports those who suffer from brain disorders/chemical imbalances and degenerative diseases to the central nervous system.
SPIRITUAL BENEFITS: Spiritually, Variscite keeps one calm – surrounding you with the silence and stillness necessary for an Individual to hear “that voice inside of him/her”. It allows its User to align Life with Divine Truth.
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Emotionally, Variscite serves to open our hearts fully. It also helps us to recognize when we are loving conditionally; so that we can rectify that situation.
GEMSTONES TO USE WITH: Variscite can be used with Moldavite to great effect for the purpose of generating abundance. Variscite is ideal for use with other crystals that stimulate the Heart Chakra: such as Agate, Rose Quartz, Jade, Emerald, Aventurine, and Dioptase.
FOUND IN: The United States (specifically in Utah and Nevada), Brazil, Australia, and Poland.
GEM FAMILY: Phosphate.
IMPORTANT NOTE***: Variscite was first described – shortly after its discovery – in the year 1837. This gemstone was so named for its locality to Variscia, in Germany.
USE IN AN ELIXIR? No (due to high content of Aluminum, Variscite is not to be used as an Elixir).
