Actinolite occurs in black, green, and white. It is translucent to transparent, vitreous, and has bladed crystals. The gem is often a part of quartz or other opaque mass. One can easily get the stone as it is abundant in nature.

Actinolite Uses

Actinolite is useful if you encounter blockages or resistance on your spiritual path. It dissolves that which is unwanted or inappropriate. An effective stone for psychic shielding, it expands the bio-magnetic sheath and seals its edges.

Spiritually, actinolite connects to higher awareness, bringing body, mind, psyche, and spirit into balance. Psychologically, it offers a new orientation and enhances self-esteem. It is an aid to visualization and imagery, expanding and enhancing spontaneous creativity.

By bringing all physical functions into harmony and stimulating growth, actinolite assists the body in adjusting to changes or recovery from trauma.

Actinolite is handy to reduce stress. It is thought to assist in the healing of asbestos-related tumors and support the immune system, kidneys, and liver.

1. Black Actinolite

Black actinolite cleanses and protects the base chakra. Gently removing all that is outworn and outgrown in the psyche, opens the way for new energies to manifest. Black actinolite provides an efficient shield against any negative thoughts, including your own.

2. Actinolite Quartz

Actinolite quartz is handy when you have lost your way and are looking for a new direction. Indicating the path for constructive evolution, highlighting the right timing, and showing the value in mistakes, are beneficial for detoxing and metabolism.

3. Witches Finger

Witches finger from Zambia, which may have white actinolite, tremolite, rutile, or mica included in quartz. It is a valuable stone for shamanic or earth healing. In those who are attuned to it, a Witches Finger is an efficient healing tool during chronic or severe illness as it stimulates the flow of qi and accelerates the healing process.

It cuts away all that is outworn and then soothes and heals the site. This formation can also be used for auric shielding or to grid the environment during periods of chaotic upheaval. Its properties vary according to the inclusion.

Occurrence

Actinolite occurs in Brazil, New Zealand, China, Russia, United States, Taiwan, and Canada.

Actinolite Properties

  • Specific Gravity: 3.00
  • Refractive Index: 1.61-1.64
  • Birefringence (DR): 0.0250-0.0270
  • Luster: Vitreous
  • Crystal Structure: Monoclinic
  • Composition: Amphibole silicate
  • Hardness: 5-6

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