Dolomite Stone Collections: Virtues of Dolomite
Dolomite stone is considered a gentle stone that brings to the owner greater mercy, generosity and goodness in all its forms and manifestations.
It promotes energetic spirit , unique creative expression and allows for a deeper manifestation of one's inner self. Dolomite can help develop abilities to manage people who are very active .
- Origin of the name: From the dominant mineral species “dolomite”
- Color(s): Beige and brown
- Symbol: Gentleness
- Hardness: 3.5 - 4
- Deposits: Germany, Brazil, Spain, Madagascar, United Kingdom
- Chemical composition: Calcium and magnesium carbonate (chemical formula Camg Co3)
- Day of the week: Every day
Varieties of Dolomite
It also has an interesting variety of stratifications and geological gradients .
Pink, Red and Blue Dolomite are the most common.
Benefits and virtues of Dolomite
On the psychological level
In lithotherapy, this soft and natural mineral is soothing . It calms the emotions by sealing the escape of energies from the chakras, which is also beneficial for people with disabilities or serious disorders.
In addition, it balances and aligns them, which stabilizes human energies . This rock shows therapeutic effectiveness against grief, emotional wounds, loneliness and fears . In crystal form it helps with the interpretation of dreams and clairvoyant gifts.
Its calming effect on the mind helps fight against anger and negative reactions , and strengthens family relationships . It is effective in summoning spiritual forces by bringing joy into a home, and its soul-cleansing power encourages passive individuals into a positive attitude change toward life. She supports creative initiatives .
Generally speaking, it allows a deeper manifestation of one's inner self. To benefit from its effects and attract money to satisfy your needs , it is interesting to place a rock at certain strategic points in the house. It is possible to combine its action with other stones.
On the physical level
The large quantity of magnesium present in Dolomite stone makes it an ally of health, because it is one of the 5 mineral salts most present in the human body and a daily intake is recommended . Combined with the phosphorus and calcium of which Dolomite is also composed, it contributes to good neuromuscular functioning and the strengthening of bones.
When the stone is worn for a long time, it strengthens the organs . Thus, it purifies the muscles, bones, teeth , nails, skin , adrenal glands, sweat glands, blood circulation and the female reproductive system, especially the eggs. It would be beneficial for breathing , kidneys, lungs, coughs, cramps, sleep and the skin. It helps fight fevers and headaches .
Chakras
The stone is associated with the Heart Chakra .
Astrological signs
The Dolomite stone would be linked to the signs of Gemini and Cancer .
Recharging and purification
To recharge it after the Dolomite stone has given its energy, it is possible to purify it energetically by leaving it for several hours on a bed of coarse salt . Sun and natural light are other complementary methods.
It is recommended not to keep it in the presence of Hematites and not to use it to make elixirs.
Meaning and History of Dolomite
The product is glassy in appearance, and usually formed of a beautiful mixture of colors which gives it unique patterns . It can be found in gray, white, red, light pink and even yellow-brown. Its main uses are ornamentation and the manufacture of cement . In horticulture, it can lower the acidity level of the soil when mixed with it.
Industrially, it is used in the lining of cooking and calcination ovens, as fillers for paints and plastics, and in the production of glass, steel and ceramics. It is also used in the making of salts against nausea, fatigue and sadness . This mineral was discovered in 1779 by the Tuscan metallurgical mineralogist Giovanni Arduino , who noted a different variety of limestone in the Tyrolean Alps.
However, it would take twelve years for it to be identified and differentiated from Calcite by the Frenchman Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu, and one more year for its discovery to be formally attributed to another mineralogist, Horace-Bénédict de Saussure.
Coming from a famous family of Swiss geologists who had authority in scientific circles, it was her son Nicolas-Théodore who was recognized as the official inventor of the Dolomite stone . He will give it its current name in honor of his predecessor, Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu.
