DIOPTASE

ARCHANGELS:

Raphael

COLOURS:

Dark emerald green

THE ORIGINS:

The name is derived from the Greek god and optos, meaning "through" and "visible." Its origins date back to the late 1700s, and it was the French mineralogist René Just Haüy who gave it the name "Dioptase."

The discovery of this stone is said to have been made in a mine in Kazakhstan. Initially, Russian mineralogists thought it was emerald. However, this is thought to have been discovered even much earlier.

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PROPERTIES, CHARACTERISTICS AND BENEFITS:

This stone helps to find balance in life; it is a powerful crystal for creating harmony and healing so that people can achieve their personal goals.

A powerful stone for improving health on all levels, it helps us see beauty and joy as we did when we played as children. This crystal brings benefits to physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Physically, it promotes wound healing, regulates blood pressure and soothes migraine pain.

Also good for healing emotional wounds, those related to the past. In meditation, it enables us to free ourselves from the negative past we carry within so that we become free to continue on our path toward realizing our goals. It is also very encouraging and helps us to see life full of abundance.

It is also a powerful talisman that instills confidence and helps achieve financial wealth.

Chakra: 4th centre of the heart.

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USAGE:

Use in chakra meditation or carry with you as jewellery or a talisman.

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CLEANING AND RECHARGING:

To clean the dioptase, use a soft brush, mild soap and warm water.

Gently brush away impurities and wipe it off with a soft, nonabrasive cloth.