Tumblestone - Prasiolite

Because it closely related to both amethyst and citrine, it acts as a bridge between the solar plexus chakra (seat of the will), the heart chakra, and the third eye and crown chakras. This makes it ideal for aligning the body, mind, and spirit into an integrated whole. Prasiolite (more commonly known as ?green amethyst?) is a pale green form of quartz. There is a small amount of natural prasiolite, but almost all prasiolite on the market is artificially produced by heat-treaing amethyst. Amethyst usually turns yellow or orange, producing citrine, but with the addition of radiation, it turns green. Classification: Quartz Location: Brazil, Canada, and Poland Formation: Prasiolite, also known as Green Amethyst, is a rare silicon dioxide mineral and member of the Quartz family. It crystallizes in mass and fibrous formations, with the colour green coming from inclusions of Iron. Chakra: Root & Heart Element: Earth Mohs Hardness Scale: 7 Zodiac: Scorpio & Capricorn Metaphysical Properties: It is said to reflect to beauty of our home planet. Because it closely related to both amethyst and citrine, it acts as a bridge between the solar plexus chakra (seat of the will), the heart chakra, and the third eye and crown chakras. This makes it ideal for aligning the body, mind, and spirit into an integrated whole. Gemstones have been used throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewellery or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use it for meditation, reiki and other forms of healing practises or simply carrying them around with them. Chakra stones are used to activate, balance, or amplify the energy of the chakras. Crystal healing is based on the belief that stones or crystals have a natural healing frequency that can be activated to contribute to moving or balancing energy around them. No matter what your reason is for looking at these gemstones. They are magnificent and great to have around whether for beauty or there healing properties.