Celestine: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

Celestine is a member of the Sulfate family. Its color never ceases to amaze those who have decided to call this natural stone the "Stone of Angels". Natural Celestine is a stone much appreciated by everyone, especially jewellers. Its soothing lithotherapy benefits make Celestine all the more beloved.

History of Celestine

Etymology of the name Celestine comes from the Latin "caelestis", meaning "celestial".

The stone was first discovered in 1797 by a German mineralogist named Martin Heinrich Klaproth in Madagascar. The following year, Abraham Gottlob Werner, a German mineralogist, gave it the name Célestine, in reference to its blue color, which recalls the color of the sky.

In Antiquity, Celestine stone had strange powers and became highly prized by alchemists and magicians. Later, this so-called magic stone was reserved for mystics and scientists.

The Romans knew this natural Celestine stone under the name "Aqua Aura", which is now obsolete. In its solid form, they used it as an essence or elixir.

Thanks to its wide distribution around the Mediterranean basin, it gained in popularity and became widely used. In some countries, Celestine is also known as "Angel Stone".

Origin and composition of Celestine

Celestine belongs to the Sulfate family. This natural stone is mainly composed of strontium sulfate, with the chemical formula SrSO4. The density of Celestine is approximately 3.96.

Celestine is a natural mineral that generally forms in the hollows of volcanic rocks, evaporite rocks or sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, limestone, marl or dolomite. It is a fairly abundant natural stone. It is characteristic of evaporites, which are rocks composed of mineral salts. These crystals are generally elongated prismatic or more flattened in shape. It is also frequently found in association with various other minerals such as calcite, fluorite, aragonite, gypsum, etc

This natural stone is mainly translucent, pale blue to sky-blue in color. Celestine can also be found in green, reddish-brown, orange, yellow, gray or transparent colors, due to the presence of various impurities.

Origin of Célestine

Celestine originated in Madagascar, but today, new deposits have surfaced and it can be found in Germany, Austria, France, Mexico, Poland, Tunisia, Slovakia, Russia, Canada and the United States.

The hardness of Celestine ranges from 3 to 3.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft, fragile stone, and therefore difficult to cut.

Virtues and significance of Celestine in lithotherapy

In lithotherapy Celestine is a stone of creativity.

Celestine in lithotherapy

On the physical level Celestine has many virtues, including helping to treat hearing or eye problems. In addition, the soothing function of natural Celestine stone aids muscular relaxation, especially of the back muscles. In lithotherapy, natural Celestine stone promotes tissue regeneration and ageing, helps heal wounds and has a positive influence on a number of bodily organs. It is recommended for people who have difficulty letting go of certain chronic tensions. Finally, it has a positive effect on the lungs and ribcage, helping to regulate breathing and treat certain throat ailments.

On the mental level Celestine stimulates communication and clairvoyance. It's a gentle stone that brings calm and comfort, and will ward off nightmares. The stone also helps you express your ideas more creatively and eloquently, while encouraging your imagination. Its energy also erases any feelings of stage fright or nervousness. In lithotherapy, natural stone Celestine not only helps clarify thoughts and calm anxieties, stress and worries, but also helps develop natural qualities and positive emotions such as love and self-confidence. Celestine inspires peace and harmony, and is a great confidence booster for the shy.

Please note that lithotherapy is not a substitute for medical treatment or expertise.

Meaning of Celestine

Celestine is a symbol of union and spiritual connection.

Celestine stone is associated with the throat chakra, which favors communication, expression and honesty. The stone is also associated with the third eye chakra, which enhances clarity, intuition and tolerance. It also promotes calm and heightened awareness.

The astrological signs most sensitive to Celestine are Aquarius and Pisces.

Care, purification and recharging of Celestine

To care for your Celestine stones we suggest a few methods:

Cleaning and purifying

It's important to thoroughly clean and purify your Celestine so that it retains its natural brilliance:

• Rinse the stone in unsalted distilled water for a short time before using a soft cloth to gently dry the stone,

• Purify the stone using fumigation, by placingCelestine in the smoke of purifying herbs for a few minutes.

Reloading

Don't forget to reload your Celestine stone to take full advantage of its powers:

• Recharge natural stone with solar and lunar rays for a few hours, without placing it in direct sunlight,

• Bury Celestine in the ground for a full day to recharge it, then rinse it to remove any remaining dirt,

• Place a cluster of quartz next to it to recharge it.