Vivianite
Crystals of the very rare vivianite mineral can be colorless, light green, dark blue, dark blue-green, indigo blue, or black, with a hardness of 1.5 to 2. The crystals oxidize easily, which is why clear crystals turn dark blue to dark over time blue-green. Vivianite has a similar chemical composition to tourmaline .
The indigo blue color of vivianite is associated with virtue and maturity . It is the color of people born on the winter solstice, from January 20 to February 18. Indigo combines the intuition of the violet color and the confidence of the blue ray. Vivianite is used to balance the crown chakra, to unblock energy. When the crown chakra is unbalanced, there is a lack of inspiration, ideas, limited self-awareness, difficulty understanding relationships, and lack of dreams.
Vivianite is traditionally used as a very powerful amulet against physical harm . It promotes honesty, kindness and generosity. It harmonizes the throat chakra .
Vivianite is a very strong protective stone and as a talisman it is suitable for protecting especially loved ones, property and physical safety. It is used for gaining wealth and overall success and improvement not only in material life but also in spiritual life.
In Feng Shui, vivianite is associated with the energy of water and is traditionally associated with the northern part of a house or room. This energy supports career and success in personal life.
Vivianite helps to clarify the mind , making it an excellent meditation stone.
Vivianite jewelry is very rare and rarely appears on the market.