Chiastolite / Cross stone
Keyword: Balance
Crystal System: Rhombic
Manner of Formation: Primary
Mineral Class: Island silicate, andalusite family
Hardness: 7.5
Astrological Sign: Libra
Vibratory Number: 3 & 4
Chemical Formula: Al2[O/SiO4]+C,Ca,Cr,Fe,K,Mg,Mn,Ti
Element:  
Chakras:  
     
Affirmation: Balance & harmony are now manifesting in every area of my life.
     

Physical:
Originally discovered in Spain, this stone has been sold to pilgrims since the Middle Ages to ward off the evil eye and to provide protection. Chiastolite lessens fevers, helps with rheumatism and gout and can stimulate lactation in nursing mothers.

Mental/Emotional
A protective stone and one that can stabilise the emotions and bring harmony and agreement where before there was dissension and dispute. Chiastolite helps to dispel any negative thoughts and feelings that we may have. It can help us to solve problems more easily by strengthening our analytical capabilities and it also helps to dissolve any illusions we may have. Chiastolite can calm our fears and help us in clearing feelings of guilt. It helps us to be both more creative and more practical at the same time.


Spiritual
Chiastolite is a great stone for astral travel. It can help us to find our innermost souls true purpose in this life. It also helps us to think more about the meaning of immortality and meditating with this stone is said to provide us with the answers to mysterious events and occurrences that have happened to us. Chiastolite can help us to maintain a sense of spirituality when we are suffering from illness or trauma.