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What is Cat’s Eye Crystal?

Cat’s eye crystal is a fascinating stone that has become very popular due to its unique optical effects and beautiful shine. But what kind of crystal is cat’s eye?

Cat’s eye crystals are very attractive and are available in eight bright coloured tumblestones. These Cat’s eye crystals are produced synthetically, so it is important to know whether your crystal is natural or synthetic.

Cat’s Eye Crystal Healing Properties

Cat’s eye is a very positive stone with a wide range of healing properties. It is a traditional good luck stone, believed to protect its owner from disaster. Cat’s eye is also strongly associated with vision and the ability to see and think clearly. It is believed to encourage the ability to think far-sightedly. It is also associated with intuition, awareness, optimism and confidence. It is said to help you become more disciplined and focused in what you do. Thanks to all these qualities, cat’s eye is a wonderful crystal to have near you or wear as jewellery.

Fluorite Crystal

Fluorite is a beautiful crystal with a great range of healing properties. There are many uses for fluorite crystal, as its healing powers encompass the physical and spiritual spheres. Fluorite is found in many different colours but most commonly occurs in shades of green and purple with clear bands. Many different colours can be found in the same stone, making it a very attractive crystal for jewellery and carvings.

Fluorite crystal is believed to cleanse and stabilise the aura, while absorbing and neutralising both stress and negative energy. It is associated with clarity and believed to function as a learning aid – it can be used to increase concentration, self-confidence and good decision making. It is said to encourage positivity, balance different energies and improve balance in both an emotion and physical sense. On a physical level, fluorite is believed to boost the immune system and stimulate cell regeneration, particularly for skin, respiratory system and self-healing. It is said to strengthen bones and alleviate nerve-related pain. This means that is can be very useful for the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, spinal injuries and shingles.

Blue Sky Fluorite Crystal

Blue sky fluorite is a rare variety of fluorite found only in the USA. It has many additional healing properties and affects all the chakras. Blue sky fluorite is said to clear the Throat chakra and support the Heart chakra. Because its primary alignment is with the head, throat and heart chakras, blue sky fluorite has a lightness to it that is ideal for transformational and ascension work. When someone is feeling overwhelmed, confused or depressed, blue sky fluorite is believed to clear away the mental clouds, bringing clarity, inner expansion and a fresh outlook. It is associated with optimism and enlightenment, making it a wonderful crystal for your personal spiritual journey.

Moldavite Crystal

There are some crystals that are valued for the way the look, some for their mysterious origin and some for their healing abilities. Moldavite crystal has all three and it is a fascinating stone for anyone interested in crystals and minerals. It is a glassy mineral whose colour resembles the green glass used to make bottles. For this reason it was once called Bouteillenstein by local people who did not know where it came from.

Moldavite was actually formed as the result of a giant meteorite impact approximately 15 million years ago. Most of the meteorite(s) fell over the Vltava River (called the Moldau in German) near the town of Moldauthein in the Czech Republic. The cosmic origin of moldavite crystal was first suggested by F.E. Suess, who realised that the characteristic pitted surface resembled the surface of some meteorites. Suess deduced that moldavite was a special type of meteorite, which he called tektites.

Healing Attributes of Moldavite Crystal

Moldavite has many healing attributes and it has been used as a good luck amulet stone since the Stone Age. It is aligned with a Heart chakra and believed to protect the heart on an emotional and physical level. It is highly vibrational and is said to act as a catalyst for changes in your emotional and spiritual journey through life. Moldavite is often recommended for inner journeys and it is believed to both expand the consciousness and help us to awaken to our highest destiny.

Magnetic Hematite Jewellery

All crystal jewellery give you the benefit of the stones but magnetic hematite jewellery is an especially good choice for pain relief and health problems. Magnetic hematite is believed to have a powerful healing and pain relieving effect, thanks to the magnetic field that surrounds the stones. The magnetic flux is believed to reduce inflammation and stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. It is recommended for poor circulation and by stimulating blood circulation, magnetic hematite is believed to revitalise the whole body. Magnetic hematite jewellery is also said to give gentle but effective pain relief and help your body to eliminate toxins. These benefits make magnetic hematite very useful for healing a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, asthma, kidney problems and chronic pain.

Our Magnetic Hematite Jewellery

Here at Crystal Age we have a great choice of magnetic hematite jewellery. A bracelet is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to wear magnetic hematite. You can wear your magnetic hematite bracelet on the side of the body that is in need or healing and they come in a choice of stylish designs. Magnetic hematite should not be worn by anyone with a pacemaker or by pregnant women.

Rare Healing Crystals

At CrystalAge.com we have a great choice of healing crystals including many rare and hard to find stones. We pride ourselves on being able to source the best healing stones from around the world, including many crystals that you may not be able to find in most crystal healing stores. There are many unusual healing crystals that are hard to find but have very useful healing properties that you can use to heal specific issues. In this post I will highlight two of these stones: vanadinite and phenakite. Both crystals are quite hard to find but have unique properties that make them very useful to crystal healers.

Vanadinite Healing Crystals

Vanadinite vibrant crystal that occurs in a range of deep orangey red colours. It is unusual because although it is strongly aligned to the navel chakra, Swadisthana, it has a very cool, calm energy. Crystals aligned to Swadisthana typically have a warm and passionate energy, so vanadinite offers you a unique combination of Swadisthana energy and cool tranquillity. This cooling energy can be used to heal both the body and spirit. Vanadinite is believed to reduce inflammation and fevers, returning the body to a peaceful state. It can bring peace and inner stillness, while also energising the lower chakras as centres of Prana.

Phenakite Healing Crystals

Phenakite is a beautiful crystal with a pale colour similar to quartz. It is found in many different locations but Russian phenakite is said to be particularly powerful as a healing crystal. Phenakite is aligned with the crown and upper crown chakras and has a very spiritual energy. It is believed to aid with deep meditation and even inner-dimensional travel. Phenakite is also considered very cleansing and purifying for physical, intellectual and ethereal bodies.

Popular Healing Crystals

There are hundreds of different healing crystals so I have decided to focus on two of the most popular types of healing stones: amethyst and quartz. These stones are two of the most important healing crystals and they have a wide range of healing applications. Any stone can be used for healing but here at CrystalAge.com we have a special range of healing stones to help you get started. All the stones in our Healing Crystals Selection are small and relatively inexpensive, so they are ideal for starting your collection or experimenting with new types of crystals.

Amethyst Healing Crystals

Amethyst is a beautiful crystal and it has a powerful range of healing energy. It is known as a very soothing healing crystal that can be used on almost any part of the body and spirit. Amethyst is believed to cleanse the body of ailments and soothe pain, giving your body the chance to heal. It is used to relieve pain and soothe inflammation, fever and infection. The healing power of amethyst also extends to the mind. Its soothing qualities are said to create a tranquil, spiritual environment in which spiritual development and psychic work can take place. It is powerfully aligned with Ajna Chakra and is also believed to relieve stress.

Quartz Healing Crystals

Quartz is without question the most important of all healing crystals. It is used to channel healing energy and can also focus, amplify, store and transmit energy. Clear quartz is considered powerfully healing and cleansing but all the different varieties have their own attributes. Below are some of the most beneficial and our full range of quartz healing crystals includes some very rare and hard to find crystals.

New Speciality Palm Stones

Palm stones are polished crystals with a huge range of uses and I am pleased to announce that we have a brand new range of speciality palm stones here at Crystal Age! The new range of palm stones includes individually selected stones of superior quality. Each palm stone has been hand picked for its unique quality, beauty and provenance. Palm stones are oval stones that fit into the palm of your hand. They can be displayed, used as a focus during meditation, placed on the body for crystal healing or used in any way you wish as part of a healing practice.

Speciality Rhodochrosite Palm Stones

We have eight beautiful rhodochrosite palm stones starting at £29.99. Rhodochrosite is a wonderful crystal that appears in a range of pink colours, with distinctive wavy patterns and creamy markings. In crystal healing, rhodochrosite is a stone of health and compassion. It is believed to encourage optimism, universal love and selfless behaviour. On a physical level it is believed to benefit the respiratory system and heart, blood pressure, poor circulation and asthma.

Speciality Seraphinite Palm Stones

Seraphinite is a wonderful crystal and we have 8 seraphinite palm stones, also starting at £29.99. Seraphinite is so called because of its feather-like patterns, which were compared to the wings of seraphs, a type of angel. This crystal is associated with spiritual enlightenment, letting go of illness and communication with higher energies. It is said to cleanse the aura and have a strengthening and balancing effect on all seven chakras.

Zodiac Birthstones

Zodiac birthstones are a wonderful way to unlock the power of crystals and start exploring your zodiac sign. Each of the twelve zodiac signs is associated with many different zodiac birthstones, from the most popular stones to obscure stones and stones specifically for people who are on the cusp of their star sign.

The idea of birthstones as we know them today grew out of Judeo-Christian traditions. Birthstones were first mentioned by Josephus in the 1st century AD and St Jerome in the early 5th century. They are described as set into the High Priest’s Breastplate and later as the foundation stones of New Jerusalem. People first started to wear zodiac birthstones as jewellery in 18th Century Poland and Germany. This soon became popular and many people all over the world keep their birthstone close to them or wear it as jewellery.

How To Use Zodiac Birthstones

There are many ways that you can use and enjoy your zodiac birthstone. Small birthstones like the one pictured above are particularly versatile. It is believed that keeping your birthstone within your aura will unlock its power, so the best way is to wear them as jewellery or keep them on your person. You can focus on your birthstone during meditation, use it to explore your star sign, access the positive attributes of your sin or just display it at home, preferably near your bed desk or main living area.

Lapis Lazuli and Malachite

Many crystals form alongside others but one of the most attractive crystal amalgamations is lapis lazuli and malachite. Both malachite and lapis lazuli have beautiful colours and when they form together the results can be stunning. Seen in the examples below, lapis lazuli is a bright blue stone while malachite is a lovely vibrant green. Both lapis lazuli and malachite have been prized for thousands of years and used as important decorative stones.

These stones are also highly complimentary in terms of crystal healing. Malachite is a goddess stone and a stone of transformation. It is said to help us make positive changes and give pain relief from injuries, arthritis, period pain and childbirth. Lapis lazuli was called the ‘Stone of Rulers’ by the Ancient Egyptians. It is believed to protect, inspiration, wisdom and truth.

Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Tumble Stones

These lapis and malachite tumble stones are a lovely way to enjoy the beauty of the crystals. They really shine with colour and look very attractive placed around the home. These tumble stones are 20-25mm in size so you can take them anywhere with you. You could also focus on one during meditation or place them on the skin during crystal healing.

Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Palm Stone

Palm stones make it easy to access the power of a crystal. This lapis lazuli and malachite palm stone measures 5cm x 7cm. It fits in the palm of your hand so it is perfect for focusing on during meditation and healing work. Palm stones make pretty ornaments and great gifts for anyone interested in crystals.

How To Use Palm Stones

Palm stones are polished oval stones that can be used for crystal healing, meditation and many other esoteric healing practices. The reason that palm stones are called ‘palm stones’ is very simple: they fit perfectly into the palm of your hand. These stones are a great way to access the energy of a particular crystal and they are ideal for crystal healing. Palm stones are also inexpensive, so they are an affordable way to expand your own healing practice. Palm stones typically measure 5cm by 7cm.

Palm stones can be used in many different ways but the two simplest methods are to either place the stone on the body part in need of healing or to hold the crystal whilst performing a healing action or meditating. The tactile shape and small size of palm stones makes them easy to place upon the body or in other locations. They can also be easily transported or even carried with you as you go about your day.

Latest Palm Stones

We have over eighty palm stones in the Crystal Age online store, encompassing a great choice of different crystals. They include popular crystals such as amethyst and clear quartz, as well as rare stones and unusual palm stones such as dumortierite. Below are the newest additions to our range. To buy these stones or view our range, just click on one of the pictures.