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Erythrite Meaning and Spiritual Properties

Explore the beauty, symbolism, and spiritual traditions of Erythrite.

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A note on crystal traditions: this article explores spiritual beliefs and folklore. Crystal healing is not an established medical treatment or a substitute for professional care.

Power & Benefits of Erythrite

Erythrite is good for communication and perspective.

Spiritual & Emotional Influence

Erythrite assists in allowing you to perceive the world around you and aids in personal development.

The Physical Connection

Erythrite is thought to help create consistent and balanced energy levels. It is said to be great for skin and inflammation as well as bones, red blood cells, and the throat.

The Chakras Connected to Erythrite

Throat Chakra, Heart Chakra, Root (Base) Chakra.

Astrological Signs

Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus.

Locations Found & History

Canada, Morocco, England, Czech Republic, Australia, Mexico, and Idaho in the United States. Erythrite is a mineral named after the Greek word Erythros which means red because of its red color. It was designated a mineral species in 1832 and continues to be pretty rare.

Rarity, Value & Variations

Erythrite is quite an uncommon and rare gemstone with a beautiful and unique appearance and color. It is used as an indicator mineral that helps find cobalt ores and cobalt-rich nickel and silver minerals. It’s known and loved for its brilliant and vibrant pink and almost magenta color as well as for how rare it is. It has a hardness of 1.5 to 2.5 on the Mohs hardness scale with perfect cleavage in one direction. It’s a secondary mineral that forms through the oxidation of cobalt-rich minerals and is associated with Hematite.

How to Use Erythrite

Hold a piece of Erythrite while meditating or place on any body part that needs balancing energy. Also great to hold when you need to ground. No elixir.

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