Staurolite created Andalusite, then a version of Andalusite under pressure with dark inclusions is called Chiastolite, Cross Stone, Fairy Cross and Fairy Stone.

The twin crystal inclusion are sometimes referred to a “Fairy Crosses” as it was once believed to be created by the tears of the fairies who were unable to control their crying when they heard of the crucifixion of Jesus. It was also considered a good luck charm to prevent children from evil spirits, therefore named “Fairy Stones” to be more appealing to the children and ensure they would keep them on.

The name is derived from the Greek word ‘chiastos’, which means cruciform, cross marked, or crosswise.

Chiastolite is also known as the Cross Stone.

Chiastolite is mined in the Hunan Province in China, but there are also Chiastolite deposits found in the USA, Canada, Chile, Russia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Spain, France, and Australia.

 Chiastolite, Healing and Health

Chiastolite is an excellent stone that can help with blood conditions, especially with blood circulation and blood pressure.

It’s also known to help in repairing structural damage to the bones and the connective tissues. It can strengthen your teeth and bones as well.

It can also help with rheumatism, muscle weakness, gout, and nerve damage.

It will bring balance to your body, and it will help those who are debilitated by stroke or paralysis.

For nursing mothers, the energy of this stone can help increase lactation.

Chiastolite, Luck and Wealth
Chiastolite will bring energies of calm, creativity, and productivity into the workplace.

It’s also a stone of prosperity, affluence, and wealth. It will enhance the energies of other high vibration stones, particularly prosperity stones.

Chiastolite will guard you against negative energies and encourage creative thinking and problem solving. You will also be able to get rid of old thought patterns that have been keeping you from moving ahead.

Chiastolite is best paired with Sugilite, Jet, and Lemurian Seed Crystal. These are all high vibration stones that can ground and protect you.

You can also combine it with Black Tourmaline and Black Obsidian.

If you wish to increase your mental agility and problem-solving abilities, you can also pair it with Variscite, Muscovite, Fuchsite, Datolite, Thulite, Cassiterite, Hackmanite, and Afghanite.

Chiastolite will also go well with Blue Apatite, Tektite, Libyan Desert Glass, Black Andradite Garnet, Covellite, Euclase, Petrified Wood, Merlinite, White Heulandite, Creedite, Goethite, Axinite, Calligraphy Stone, Cavansite, and Shaman Stones.

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