Honestly it has been years since we’ve seen purple anhydrite, it’s not easy to find. We were delighted to find an array of polished forms including spheres, polished freeforms, and palm stones in this beautiful and rare mineral. Anhydrite literally means “without water” and chemically is related to angelite. The energy however is quite different, where angelite is soft and serene the purple anhydrite is much livelier, picking you up, yet not buzzing you off the planet. Many of the pieces have unusual combinations of minerals, including blue calcite, orange feldspar, black tourmaline and deep green epidote. Pieces with calcite help one keep balance on all levels especially the physical, smoothing energy to a nice even level over all chakras and the orange feldspar adds a depth emotionally balancing energy. Pieces with epidote help you break through blockages to enhance your spiritual growth, while pieces with black tourmaline keep you clear of negative energies while you work. These beautiful pieces are from Madagascar.

This lovely sphere shimmers with of soft lilac anhydrite, with a wide band of creamy white feldspar. It's size is such that it is small enough to carry in ones hand, purse or pocket, and yet large enough to make for a nice display piece. It has a very gentle energy and can assist with clearing ones aura of negative attachments.

The sphere measures 1.75" in diameter and weighs 4.1 oz.

Anhydrite is the general term for the calcium based minerals that do not contain water. It can be clear, grey, blue, white and sometimes shades of purple. The blue variety is well known as angelite. Anhydrite is part of the gypsum family which includes the hydrated form (with water) known as selenite. Members of this family of minerals are excellent for moving energy and removing negativity. Anhydrite helps one through periods of change and acceptance of traveling in new directions. On a physical level anhydrite is said to reduce water retention and swelling.

Anhydrite facilitates strength on the physical plane and allows one to understand that the physical body is, in fact, transient. It aids in acceptance of both that which has past leaving the beauty of memories and that which may come tomorrow. It has also been used to help one develop stamina. It enhances understanding and communication.