Angelite or anhydrite: origins, significance and benefits

Angelite, renowned for its soothing sky-blue hue, stands out as a fine stone of rare beauty and unrivalled softness. Used in jewelry for its delicate nuances and subtle sparkle, this natural stone attracts lithotherapy enthusiasts looking to incorporate a symbol of calm and serenity into their creations.
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What does "angelite" mean?

The name angelite comes from the Greek "anhudros" meaning "without water". It was the German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner who chose to name it after its composition, which is devoid of water.
It is also known as anhydrite.

History of angelite

As its discovery is relatively recent, there are no known stories, myths or legends relating to this fine stone.

What color is angelite?

This gemstone is distinguished by its unique celestial-blue color , which can vary from pale to lavender to deep blue.
With its characteristic sky-blue hue, it is sometimes confused with other stones of similar color, such as larimar or blue calcite.

What are angelite's properties?

Its hardness is quite low on the Mohs scale, ranging from 3 to 3.5. This relatively low hardness means that this blue stone can be easily scratched or damaged by harder materials, requiring particular care when handling, storing and creating jewelry or decorative objects. Its density is around 2.9 to 3 g/cm³, making it a relatively dense stone.

Where to find angelite

The main deposits of angelite stone are found in Germany, Egypt, Great Britain, Libya, Mexico, Peru, Poland and the Dominican Republic.

What are the benefits of angelite stone?

In lithotherapy, this natural stone is considered a stone of communication. It is believed to promote communication and self-expression.
According to certain beliefs, it brings inner peace and serenity, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.

Which chakra does angelite belong to? It is often associated with the throat chakra, favoring clear, benevolent communication, and with the third eye chakra, encouraging intuition and spiritual perception.

It is the gemstone of the zodiac signs of Libra, Aquarius and Gemini.

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How do I recharge an angelite?

Lithotherapists recommend regular cleaning, purification and recharging of natural stones to ensure that they retain all their virtues.
To recharge your stone, place it in the sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon, when the heat is mild. You can also place it overnight under moonlight, which will maintain its soothing vibration.

How to use Angelite

Angelite blends equally well with silver and goldtones, offering a multitude of creative jewelry options. It blends beautifully with 925 Silver, Stainless Steel, Gold Plated or Gold Filledfinishes, underlining its celestial beauty.

Which stone to match with angelite? It can be complemented by many other natural stones, such asamethyst, sodalite, labradorite, rose quartz, moonstone, lapis lazuli or rock crystal, to enhance or balance its lithotherapy effects.
On the other hand, it is not advisable to use stones whose energies may be in opposition to or too intense for the gentle, soothing vibrations of Angelite. This is the case withblack obsidian,hematite, sunstone, garnet or carnelian.