Orbicular Diorite - Corsite or Napoleonite
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Corsite is a Diorite with orbucular structures, spheroids alternating light and dark zones. Also known as Napoleonite, it is native to Corsica.
In lithotherapy, this variety of Granite with a radiating structure absorbs negative energies present in the environment.


What are the lithotherapy virtues of orbicular diorite?

Self-confidence - Radiance - Protection - Breathing - Digestion

Origins and symbols

The mineral is mined in the Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano region of southern Corsica. Its natural motifs have a strong geometric and mystical connotation, and combined with its rarity and island origin, Corsite intrigues by its beauty and singularity.

Absorption of negative energies

In lithotherapy, orbicular Diorite is an excellent stone for absorbing negative energies present in the environment.

It acts like an energy sponge in a room. For this reason, it requires regular purification.
If you're feeling prey to negative thoughts, this stone could well become an ally that will put a smile back on your face and make you want to shine like the sun rather than wallow in your foggy thoughts.

On a physical level

Also according to lithotherapy, placed on the thoracic area, this stone can improve lung capacity.

On the solar plexus, it can help with digestive disorders.

Placed on the throat chakra, it can relieve coughs and hoarseness.

Corsite can also help calm the mind and regulate emotions.

Which stones amplify the virtues of orbicular Diorite in lithotherapy?

How to purify orbicular diorite?

Reloading

Moon, running water, waveform, fumigation, singing bowl, wind/breath, prayers...

As it absorbs negative energies, it needs to be purified regularly.

Chakras

1er and 7ᵉ chakras - Root and Coronal

Astrological signs

Cancer, Capricorn and Aquarius

Element

Earth

Mineralogy of orbicular diorite

It is a magmatic rock composed mainly of plagioclase, amphibole and minerals such as hornblende and pyroxene. Its intermittent and repeated crystallization in magma has created its characteristic orbicular patterns.
Its spheroids are often between 2.5 and 5 cm in diameter.

Its hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale makes it a rather hard and resistant stone.

Lithotherapy

  • Zodiac(s) :
    • Cancer, Capricorn, Aquarius
  • Purification :
    • Singing bowl, Water, Fumigation, Moon, Form waves, Breath
  • Illness(es) :
    • Cough
  • Physics :
    • Digestive system, Throat, Lung, Lungs, Respiratory system, Respiratory tract
  • Emotional :
    • Anxiety, Self-confidence, Joie de vivre, Fear
  • Spiritual :
    • Protection
  • Disorder(s):
    • Depression
  • Miscellaneous :
    • Protection

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*Please note that lithotherapy is not a substitute for serious medical treatment.
*Please note! Some minerals may be toxic and must not be licked or ingested (as such or in the form of powder, elixir or stone water) or be in prolonged contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
*The information on the stones described here are general indications based on our research and experience, and are not exhaustive.

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