Amber
Chemical Composition: Fossil Resin (C, H, O) Organic Material
Astrology
Signs: Leo & Aquarius
Elements: Fire and Air
Numerology: 3 - Joy and happiness
Chakra: Solar Plexus and
Crown
Scientific Amber
Amber is fossilized resin, from pine trees that flourished
from forty- to- one hundred and twenty million
years ago. Amber is often found with inclusions of insects, moss, small
anthropods, lichen, and pine
needles. It has a color range from brown, gold, orange, red, yellow, with rare colors
of black, blue,
green and violet.
Amber is one of few specimens that can be charged with
electricity. When briskly rubbed with a
cloth, the Amber will attract pieces of hair or paper. This property of Amber
was known to the Greeks
in the sixth century b.c.e., and is where our word for electricity is derived - then known as
Electron.
Amber derives its name from Middle English ambre, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin ambra,
from Arabic anbar ambergris.
Amber Sources
The Baltic Amber is found
along the shores of the Baltic Sea.Burmese Amber, or, Burmite, ranging in
the colors of red to brown, are mined in Hukong
Valley. These pieces of Amber have a fluorescence
to them. Sicilian Amber, or, Simetite, is found in the mouth
of the Simento River, Sicily, and is normally
found in dark reddish tones. The Rumanian Amber, or, Ruminite, comes
in even darker shade of
reds.
Amber In History
Amber is one of the first
stones to be used by early humans, finding remains of jewelry, amulets and
decorations with the Asia, African and European cultures. The Amber with inclusions
of insects
and leaves were the highest in value.
In Homer's "Odyssey, Eurymachus was given
an Amber bead necklace. Greeks knew of Baltic Sea to
be the Amber Sea. Latin scribes of the first century c.e. mention
Amber's popularity.
The Romans called Amber 'succinum,' or, 'sap stone.' "Lyncurius,"
or "lynx stone," is an ancient
Amber name that arose from the belief that the Amber stone was made of solidified
lynx urine. This is
related to the Chinese tradition that Amber was made from tiger souls, entering the earth when that
animal died. Amber in Lore
The Norse culture believed Amber was the goddess's Freyja's
tears that fell into the sea.
Greeks believed that Amber were the petrified tears of the Helaides when they
cried over their
brother, Phaethon, at his death.
Sophocles believed Amber was the tears of certain Indian birds, crying at the death of Meleager.
Amber has been used as a symbol for renewal of marriage vows, and to assure promises of endearing
and
enduring love.
It is also a talisman for warriors, bringing good luck. Medicinal
Amber Lore
It has been stated that Amber used as an elixir, or carried or worn, will heal goiter, bladder/kidney
disorders, depression, toothache, poisoning, malaria, asthma, and hay fever.
Pliny wrote that the Amber
was good for tonsillitis and other throat maladies.
Powdered Amber was prescribed to be given in wine to
prevent hysteria, fever, croup, asthma and
hey fever.
Also, finally powdered Amber was mixed with
rose oil and honey and put into the ears as a
cure for infections and earaches.
Roman physicians prescribed
a mixture of Amber and honey taken internally, would cure poor eyesight.
Prescribed well into the 1700's,
physicians used Amber to cure head colds, heart disease, jaundice,
arthritis, dysentery, fits and as a preventative
of the plague. ? (oh sure!) Amber In Magick Lore
Still holding
true in many European cultures, the Amber is stated to protect against evil sorcery and to
counteract poisons.
In Oriental cultures, a string of Amber beads is used to deepen mediation, thus helping one to reach a
stronger enlightenment.
In Scotland and Europe, many people wear Amber "Lammer
Beads" as an effective charm to repel
evil, bad luck and to protect against enchantment. Amber's
Metaphysical Uses Today
If you are in the need to relieve burdens and stresses in your life, hold, concentrate and/or
meditate with
a piece of Amber.
Amber will allow the body to heal itself by absorbing, then transmitting negative
energy into positive
energy.
Amber is useful in bringing sunshine into a dark world.
Too, emitting a soothing
energy which helps to calm the nerves and to cheer the disposition.
It is associated with time, cycles and longevity.
Amber is a stone that has been dedicated to the connection of the conscious self to universal perfection.
Amber brings
forth good luck to your place of business.
Amber will aid the art of manifestation to bring that which is desired to
the state of reality.
Amber insures very long enjoyment of the qualities that make the wearer attractive.
Amber
will stimulate the intellect.
Too, Amber will open the Crown Chakra and the Navel Chakra. Amber's
Physical Uses Today
Amber is excellent for eyes, and for glandular swellings of the throat and lungs.
Amber balances
endocrine and digestive network.
Is also regarded as being highly sensual and magnetic.
Is said to balance aggressive
physical traits.
Amber is said to have especially good effects on the brain, lungs, thyroid, spleen, inner ear, and
neurological tissue.
Also, said to draw disease out of afflicted areas.
Amber has the power to add stability to
your life.
Howlite - The Great Imitator Chemical Composition:
Ca2B5SiO9(OH) 5, Hydrated Calcium Silico-Borate
Astrology Sign: Gemini
Element: Air
Numerology: 5 Freedom,
Change Scientific Howlite: The
mineral Howlite, named for its discoverer Henry How (a Nova Scotia geologist), is a mineral that is more famous for imitating
another mineral, than that in itself. In this case the other mineral is Turquoise, which is a phosphate gemstone. Howlite,
always white or gray, can accept dyes fairly easily and be dyed a Turquoise blue. The look of Turquoise is so fine
that dishonest dealers have been - unfortunately - successful at this hoax.
In more honorable circumstances,
dyed Howlite is an affordable substitute for Turquoise carvings, beads, polished stones and cabochons.
It accepts a nice polish and its porcelaneous luster is attractive and can enhances undyed beads and/or
carvings. Howlite appears in continental evaporite deposits with other borate and evaporite minerals.
It forms in nodules that appear like the heads of cauliflower. Crystals faces upon the nodules
are rare. Veins of black web-like streaks are interlaced throughout the nodules. Slabs of Howlite
are often marked with scenes and designs that make artistic use of these veins. Howlite Sources:
Latonville Quarry, Brookville, Windsor and
Iona, Nova Scotia; Newfoundland and New Brunswick, Canada; Sterling Borax Mine, Tick Canyon
and Lang, Los Angeles County; Gower Gulch, Inyo
County and Daggett, San Bernardino County California, USA, which is the source for almost
all of the Howlite trade where nodules of up to one hundred pounds have been found. Howlite in Metaphysical Uses:
A stone to keep and bring forth memories and knowledge.
Use Howlite to open the Third-Eye in preparation for attunements and meditations.
Encourages reasoning, observation,
discernment, patience, and tact.
Eliminates stress, and anger.
Howlite is a soothing and calming stone.
Howlite
also brings mental awareness, both to current and past-life issues.
Absorbs negative energy.
Releases selfishness.
Used for past-life regression therapy, or even to remember one's existence between two lives, which can help with learning
of one's original purpose of incarnation.
Howlite helps us to relate to those around us by removing any tendency
to be critical and doubtful of others.
Boosts creativity. Howlite
in Physical Uses:
Helps alleviate insomnia.
Aupports teeth and bones, and the absorption
of calcium.
Promotes a basic maintenance of good health practices.
Reduces phlegm. Howlite Uses Today:
As a source of boron.
As an ornamental stone for carved beads,
figurines and polished cabochons.
Dyed as a Turquoise substitute.
Collector's mineral specimens.
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