Zoisite
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Healing Properties of Zoisite
Spiritual: Zoisite invites us to let our spirit fly free, and to cast off the chains from society that demand we confirm and follow the rules. Zoisite reminds us that we have a good mind and a good heart, and can walk our own unique path without harming anyone else. It encourages us to live in the moment and to truly see the beauty all around us. It is a stone for spiritual growth and healing, transforming negative vibrations into positive energy. Zoisite is also a very comforting stone to work with when faced with a terminal illness and while contemplating questions of death and immortality. Zoisite is attuned to the Root, Heart, Third Eye Chakras and linked to the astrological sign of Gemini. It is connected to the element of Storm and vibrates to the number 4.
Emotional: Zoisite gives us emotional strength during times of high stress or illness. It soothes away fear, anger, and hopelessness, and reminds us that we have survived many such times before, and we will survive this one as well. Zoisite whispers to us that life is still sweet and far too precious to waste feeling sorry for ourselves. It helps us to stay positive and hopeful for the future, while staying in the moment and focused on whatever is most important.
Mental: Zoisite stimulates our sense of creativity, sense of purpose, and ability to follow through. This makes it an excellent talisman for artists who need to finish creative projects or for anyone starting an unusual business venture. It helps us to remember what we are doing, why we are doing it, and what step to take next! Zoisite shakes us out of our inertia when we feel stuck and inspires us to take action.
Physical: Zoisite is most often used by metaphysical healers to treat the reproductive and sexual organs, particularly the testicles and ovaries. It is believed to reduce inflammation and neutralize excessive acidity in the body. It is also said to be useful for treating the heart, spleen, pancreas, and lungs.
Always use wisdom when considering crystal therapies for healing.
Mineralogy of Zoisite
Zoisite (with Ruby), Mundarara Mine, Tanzania
Mineral Family: Sorosilicates
Chemical Composition: Ca2Al3 (SiO4)3(OH)
Cleavage: Perfect
Color: Green, yellow-green, white/grey
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Form/Habit: Prismatic
Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven, brittle
Gravity: 3.2-3.4
Hardness: 6-7
Luminescence: Orangey-yellow (long wave)
Luster: Vitreous
Streak: White
Transparency: Translucent to Opaque
Location: Zoisite is found in Australia, Germany, Japan, Namibia, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Tanzania, and the United States.
Mineral Family: Zoisite is a Silicate mineral. Silicate minerals form the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals. In addition to being a major part of the Earth’s crust, Silicate minerals have also been found on the moon and in meteorites. Silicates are minerals which contain the elements Silicon (a light gray shiny metal) and Oxygen (a colorless gas). Together, these two elements form a tetrahedron – a shape similar to a pyramid – with a Silicon atom in the center and Oxygen atoms at each of the four corners. These tetrahedra connect with other chemical structures, in six different ways, to form various minerals and rocks. There are six main groups of Silicate minerals, and these main groups are further subdivided into secondary subdivisions, such as Quartz and Feldspar. Zoisite belongs to the sorosilicate family, in which two tetrahedral groups share a single oxygen molecule. It is closely related to Danburite, Dragonstone, Epidote and Vesuvianite.
Formation: Zoisite is formed by regional metamorphism and by the hydorthermal alteration of igneous rocks. It is sometimes found in Quartz veins and pegmites.
Mining: Zoisite is mined in its primary deposit, often found near Ruby and other gemstones. The most valuable type of Zoisite is the blue/purple gemstone Tanzanite, found only in Tanzania. The second most valuable is pink Thulite.
View of Mount Kilimanjaro from the Zoisite Mines (Tanzanite), Mererni Hills, Northern Tanzania.
Enhancements: Most Zoisites are fully natural and have been enhanced only by tumbling, cutting, and polishing. Tanzanites are often heat-treated to bring out their color and to remove any brown spots and patches.
Map courtesy of TravelBlog
Photos: Rough Zoisite, Tanzanite Mine
History of Zoisite
Sigmund Zois
Zoisite is a relatively “new” stone to the metaphysical community and so was not included in any ancient lapidaries, texts that describe gemstones and their powers. While transparent Zoisite crystals may be shaped into gemstones for jewelry, Zoisite is most commonly known as an opaque green mineral that serves as a matrix for low-quality Rubies. For more information, please see: Ruby Zoisite.
Pure Zoisite was first identified in 1797, by Slovanian geologist, Sigmund Zois (1747-1819). He had purchased the mineral from a dealer and soon after realized it was a brand-new stone which had not been described before. Zois sent the specimen on to his colleague, Abraham Gottlob Werner (1749-1814), the so-called “Father of German Geology.” Werner wrote the first formal description of the new mineral, and named it after Zois.
Tanzanite
The most valuable type of Zoisite is the blue/violet found exculsively in the Mererani Hills of northern Tanzania. It was discovered in 1967 and became a popular gemstone due to the marketing efforts of Tiffany and Co. who named the distinctive Blue Zoisite – Tanzanite. The original deposit remains the only know deposit, acutely limiting the available supply and keeping demand high. Today Tanzanite is mined in pits and tunnels deep underground, divided into four blocks, and containing hundreds of individual claims, each closely guarded and mined around the clock.
For a fascinating look into the Tanzanite mine, check out: “Tazanite Mines.”
Ethically Sourced Zoisite
The Miners sell to a rough Gem Dealer/Exporter.
The Exporter sells to a Lapidary.
The Lapidary sells directly to Moonrise Crystals.
Moonrise Crystals sells directly to you.
The Supply Chain
The Supply Chain is clean and relatively short.
The Mine and the Lapidary are located in different countries, with one middleman involved.
The Mine
This Zoisite was artisanally-mined in Tanzania
The exact deposit is unknown, but most likely caused only minor environmental damage
and had relatively safe conditions for workers.
Learn More: Ethical Mining
The Lapidary
This Zoisite was polished in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Lapidary is a family-owned business, founded by father and passed on to his sons.
Factory workers have safe conditions and are paid fairly.
The Lapidary is also the direct-importer & sells primarily at large gem shows.
Learn More: Ethical Lapidary
Sourcing Relationship
I have been doing business with this source since the earliest days in my business. They are a major tumbling company and have more varieties, in more sizes, than any other known source. The owners visit many small and industrial-size mines personally. For artisanal-mined deposits in sub-Sahara Africa, the owners work with Gem Dealers who deal directly with the part-time miners. The majority of these Gem Dealers are women.
Some, but not all, of their stones are labeled with country-of-origin. For those that aren’t, I have to ask the owners personally. They tend to get impatient with questions. As I’ve learned more about mining practices in individual countries, I have become increasingly selective about what I will purchase from them. However, they remain my preferred source for most of sub-Sahara Africa.
Safe Handling of Zoisite
Zoisite
What You’ll Receive: A 100% natural Zoisite
Selection Process: The stone I select for you will be carefully chosen for its beauty and appeal. If combined with other stones, I always take time to choose stones that look and feel good together.
Origin: Tanzania
Polishing Method: Drum-polished. Each stone is unique and minor variations are what makes them beautiful.
Details:
- Color: Green with black markings, may have small pink Rubies
- Polish: Smooth with a matte finish
- Quality: A
- Shape: Rounded
- Size: Average size is 1 in / 25 mm
- Transparency: Opaque
- Weight: Average weight is .4 oz / 11 g / 56 carats.
- Shipping: Next business day – Domestic First Class averages 3-7 days. International First Class averages 2-3 weeks.
Reviews
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judy p. –
Beautiful cheerful sparkly green with just a dash of ruby pink. Such a joyful stone!!
Annette S. (Ohio) –
I’ve received them and am so happy with them again!! I’m sure I’ll be back soon lol.
Chelsea L. (Wisconsin) –
It pairs well with the other crystals I carry in my medicine pouch. The vibrations are wonderful!
Stella C. (North Carolina) –
Large, green and faultless! Excellent choice!
Angelina B. (Minnesota) –
Thank you!!! Love it!!