L'Hémimorphite
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Hemimorphite symbols

Its name comes from the Greek: hémi (half) and morphê (form), due to its asymmetrically terminated crystals. Blue, white, gray or colorless, Hemimorphite occurs as meadows of tabular or short-prism crystals, or as coarse aggregates.

A talisman against negative energies in ancient Greece and Egypt, or for emotional healing in Chinese medicine, Hemimorphite is used today more for its soothing effects and its aid to communication and self-expression.

Its virtues in lithotherapy

The spiritual virtues of Hemimorphite are related to communication and emotional balance, resulting from the liberation of the expression of your deepest self.

But be careful! Take responsibility for your thoughts and understand what you want - because you just might get it.

Clearly, you need to clarify your thoughts before you can think about achieving your goals. First of all, be sure that your words, the very words that are addressed to others and to the universe, truly belong to you.

The stone will help you think about and identify external influences that are not beneficial to you, that could even keep you in a situation of dependence. Whether relative or overt, these external influences will be toxic if they are not in harmony with yourself, your thoughts, values, dreams or projects.

Hemimorphite can be a very useful adjuvant for learning to listen better to your inner voice, ignoring persiflage or misguided advice.

By amplifying energies, it is particularly welcome during a healing circle or meditation. Communicating and expressing yourself honestly will be an asset in unblocking emotions and regaining calm and serenity by easing tension.

By helping you let go of destructive emotions and boosting self-confidence, the stone can help focus your thoughts on concrete goals. Some call Hemimorphite the stone of entrepreneurs. It can be the ideal ally if you have a wish that's close to your heart.

On a physical level

In lithotherapy, Hemimorphite helps you listen more closely to your body. It can relieve visual problems. It can be beneficial for skin problems such as sunburn, burns, eczema or warts - promoting cell regeneration through its symbol.

What lithotherapy stones should Hemimorphite be associated with?

• Aquamarine can help calm and clarify your thoughts.
• Lapis lazuli helps communication by re-establishing the link with intuition.
• Rose Quartz will open you up to feelings by understanding the attraction of harmony.

Hemimorphite mineralogy

Hemimorphite belongs to the sorosilicate family. Formerly known as calamine, it was identified as a unique mineral in 1803 by British chemist James Smithson. In 1853, Swiss mineralogist Gustav Adolf Kenngott gave it its present name.

It is formed in the oxidation zones of zinc sulfide deposits and consists mainly of zinc, silicon, oxygen and hydrogen.

It comes in a variety of colors, but blue is the most common.

Hemimorphite is found in Australia, China, Europe, the USA and Mexico, and in Africa in the Congo and Madagascar.

Its hardness on the Mohs scale varies between 4.5 and 5.