Aegirine looks a lot like black tourmaline but is actually a sodium iron silicate that often occurs in alkaline volcanic rocks and appears as either a green/black or brown/black in color. However like black tourmaline is has a protective energy that is excellent for removing negative energy. Interestingly, although the crystals come often come from volcanic regions, Aegirine is named after Aegir a Scandinavian god of the sea. Water and hence the seas represent the emotional aspects of ourselves, and these crystals energy is strongest at this level. The aegirine is accompanied by crystals of feldspar, directing the energy inwards. It helps you to break old patterns and attachments reducing fear, anger and anxiety. This beautiful mineral combination is from Zomba, Malawi.

Nice needles of aegirine sit upon a block of feldspar with small smoky quartz crystals. The energy is nicely grounding too.

The formation measures 0.8" x 0.9" x 0.9" and weighs  0.5 oz.

Feldspar is the name of the silicate family which includes amazonite, labradorite, sunstone, and moonstone to name a few. Feldspar assists one to embrace the new by detaching from the old. It encourages self-love and self-awareness focusing on the positive aspects of yourself. It soothes skin irritations and muscle dysfunctions such as chronic cramps or fatigue.

Aegirine assists one to see the light when one's thoughts tend towards depression, hopelessness or otherwise expressing negative energies. It helps one to positively express themselves dispelling patterns of blame, shame or guilt. It also helps one process and eliminate toxins on both physical and energetic levels, wrapping one in a protective blanket. It stimulates the liver, spleen and gallbladder.