by Marguerite Hummel

Hardness: 3.0 - 3.5

Color: Pale blue, sometimes with streaks and sometimes with small iridescent flecks

Associated with the element of Wind

Chakras: Fifth Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

One of the most incredibly beautiful gems you will EVER see! I fell head over heels for this mineral the very first time I saw it and I've been drawn to it like the ocean is to the moon. I've used this stone quite freely in some of my designs and it's always the most incredibly peaceful feeling that comes over me when I use it - truly! Like angels, this phenomenal piece of nature is associated with healing and protection.

Angelite is said to allow the wearer to be able to hear the voices of the angels, to seek their guidance, enhanced telepathic communication and to protect the healer during meditations.

Want to experience astral travel? While we can't guarantee it, this is the stone that is associated with out of body travel and a greatly enhanced understanding of astrology. Like angels are sent to protect, this mineral is also associated with protection around the body, peace, understanding and brotherhood. Hmmm... seems like the world could be using a bit more of this mineral, what do you think?

Make no mistake about it - this is one pretty powerful mineral when it comes to the healings associated with it for the physical body, too! Being associated with the Throat Chakra, it's no surprise that this powerful guy packs a punch where that part of the body is concerned - not only the throat itself, but also the thyroid! Speaking of the thyroid, this mighty mineral is also associated with weight control. Noooo... we're not saying that if you wear it you're guaranteed to lose weight, gain weight or become a professional body builder. We're just saying that it's associated with weight control - the rest, my friend, is up to you! Healers also use this mineral to unblock energy pathways that have been blocked, restore damaged body tissues and to help blood vessels increase their flow.

Not to be left out, the mind is also said to be influenced by the properties of this angelically blue mineral. Angelite, besides being said to enhance telepathic abilities as noted above, but it is also said to help alleviate psychological pain. Having trouble trusting your own intuition? Well, this little mineral might be able to help with that, too! We all go through those times where we don't quite trust our own judgment - why not check out this mineral and see what happens? We're thinking that the worst that could happen is that you look absolutely fantastic wearing it!

Definitely one amazing piece of Mother Earth with some pretty potent properties, don't you think so?