Unfamiliar Friends - August 2006

Many of us are familiar with crystals and their unique energies. Rose quartz is often called upon to heal a broken heart; Amethyst is used to promote restful dreamy sleep just as a tiger's eye can be used in spells for luck and riches. But there are so many varieties of crystals, many seem to go unnoticed. This month I hope to share with you a few of my favourite crystals that you may be familiar with but are somehow often overlooked. Sometimes this might be because the crystal is harder to come by, not so commercially available. It may be because they are so easily cut into gems or have little ornamental value, but regardless, this selection of my favourite stones have powers and energies which are unique to themselves.

Dolomite Dolomite is a brittle stone which is found in a variety of colours, from pale grey to brown and even pink. The stones often contain many different shades. The piece of Dolomite which I own has the appearance of wood. Dolomite is actually a mineral and is part of the carbonate family. It is named after French mineralogist Deodat de Dolomieu.

Dolomite is an uplifting stone. Its ability to lighten ones mood really is extraordinary. Keep an empowered piece of dolomite in a red pouch in your bag or purse and take it out at times when you feel distressed, agitated or angry. Feel its smooth surface and admire its blend of colours. Another use of dolomite is that it releases feelings of selfishness and allows you to be more considerate of others needs, be it emotional or material.

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