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Shells and Coral
Used for Harmony, Long life, Addictions, Allergies, Balance, Electrolytes, Meditation.
Sea shells were once used as money in many parts of the world… Because of this, they are often associated with money and riches and talismans to bring wealth.
Shells symbolize the life that flourished in the mystical oceans, far away from the desert southwest. They are considered as aids to communication, especially listening and hearing the truth.
In Indian culture, the conch shell is an emblem of power, authority and sovereignty; its blast is believed to banish evil spirits, avert natural disasters, and scare away poisonous creatures.
Shell, the outer housing (exoskeleton) of sea-creatures, is an organic gemstone which has been used in jewelry making and religious ceremonies for countless ages.
Mystical Properties:
- Shells are commonly referred to as symbolizing "boundless growth" as the shells are discarded when the creature needs a larger home.
- Used since the Stone Ages as jewelry decoration and as holders during religious ceremonies to invoke "boundless energies,"
- Said to help with decision-making, providing the sensitivity, imagination and insight needed.
Healing Properties: Most commonly said to help bone and spinal cord problems. Mentioned as helping with hearing loss and ear canal disorders.
Scientific Properties: Composed of Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate with some silica.
Found all over the world. Hardness: 3-4 on the Moh's Hardness Scale.
Gemstone coral is an organic (i.e., created from living creatures).
Healers associate this stone with Pisces, circulation and increasing intuition (a Piscean trait).
Healing Properties: Often said to protect the health of children.
Scientific Properties: Composed of Calcium Carbonate (Calcite). This is an organic gemstone made by living sea coral.
Sources include the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, the coasts off Algeria, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, Japan and Australia. Hardness: 3.5 - 4.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale .
Owner Warning! Because Coral is an organic gemstone and relatively soft, it should be worn with care. Use extreme caution in cleaning this gem as it may be easily broken down by some solvents.
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