Crystal of the Day
Ralsonite
Named for J. Grier Ralston (1851-1880 CE) of Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA, who first observed the mineral.
Hardness: 4.5
Specific Gravity: 2.5
Chemistry: NaxMgxAl2-x(F,OH)6•(H2O)
Class: Halide
Crystallography: Isometric – Hexoctahedral
Cleavage: perfect
Fracture: Brittle – Uneven
Streak: White
Luster: Vitreous – Greasy
Healing: Ralstonite is used in the diagnosis of various ailments. It is also used for the treatment of tularemia and advanced cases of rabies.
Magical Workings: Ralstonite is associated with the astrological sign of Cancer and vibrates to the number 7.
Chakra Applications: none
Foot Notes: Ralsonite is a colorless, white, or yellowish mineral composed of hydrous basic sodium magnesium aluminum fluoride, occurring in octahedral crystals.
Reference
Author: Crick
Website: The Whispering Woods
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