| Crystal System: | Trigonal |
| Manner of Formation: | Primary or Tertiary |
| Mineral Class: | Oxide, corundum family |
| Hardness: | 9 |
| Astrological Sign: |
Virgo, Libra & Sagittarius |
| Vibratory Number: | 2 |
| Chemical Formula: | Al2O3 + Fe,Ti |
Physical
Sapphire has a calming and regulating effect on many parts of the body and
is a stone that has long been used in shamanic ceremonies by many cultures.
It works on the digestive system, the pituitary gland, thyroid gland and nervous
system. It can be very useful for brain and nervous disorders as well as providing
some help to epilepsy suffers. Sapphire is also said to help reduce inflammations,
is good for skin cleansing, can reduce fevers and be good with burns. It helps
to alleviate hearing problems and is good for blood disorders and the strengthening
of the veins.
Mental/Emotional
Sapphire is very much a cleansing, clearing and focusing stone. It helps to
clear unwanted mental clutter, relieves anxiety, releases tension and promotes
peace of mind. It can improve your communication skills, allowing you to express
yourself more personally, and provide deeper levels of insight, inspiration
and intuition. It also encourages the desire for further knowledge and wisdom.
Sapphire relaxes and improves the mind allowing you to focus your thoughts
and organise your ideas. It can help to increase your levels of clairaudience
and is a good stone for dealing with depression.
Spiritual
An excellent devotional stone. Sapphire is a very good aid to meditation or
to prayer as it helps to calm the mind prior to these activities. It strengthens
the power of belief and also strengthens and increases the love of the truth.