Rhyolite, Rainforest
Rainforest Rhyolite (also called Rainforest Jasper, Australian Rainforest Jasper) is similar visually to Jasper with its bright, intense colors and a smooth, shiny polish, but Rhyolite actually has a composition closer to granite, with a much smaller grain size. Rhyolite frequently contains voids and glassy fragments, which is due to rapid cooling.
The unusual patterns in lovely, protective Rainforest Rhyolite, is where this stone gets its power to heal. Associated with the Heart Chakra, Rainforest Rhyolite is thought to help people deal with past-life issues, by helping one to see the relationship between karma and what is happening now, making these issues much easier to accept and work though. Rainforest Rhyolite will assist one in the laying down of burdens which no longer act to serve in one’s life. Using Rainforest Rhyolite may help with healing old and deep emotional wounds in this lifetime as well.
A balancing stone, Rainforest Rhyolite is recommended for help with issues of self-esteem and emotional strength. Rainforest Rhyolite aids in finding your expression in the wake of problems and anxieties. Rainforest Rhyolite helps to stimulate insight into solutions and alternatives.
Rainforest Rhyolite is the perfect piece to carry when facing confrontation. It helps to eliminate procrastination and distractions. Rainforest Rhyolite is often used as an aid to activate contact with loved ones who have ascended to other planes. It is an excellent tool to use when communicating with animals.
Physically, Rainforest Rhyolite helps to boost the immune system and cleanse the kidneys and liver. . It helps with the creative process and makes an excellent stone for teachers, builders and the like. Rhyolite keeps one from procrastinating and helps to move on with your life and live in the moment.
This is a good weight loss stone to have on hand if you are doing a weight loss program, as it may assist you with detoxification of your body.
It has a strong cleansing action, and is helpful to cleanse kidneys and heal skin rashes, as they are often linked to inadequate elimination of toxins.
The deeper connection with nature and with plants, trees and animals, and with Mother Gaia herself that you gain from this stone, will help you to deal with the strong need for change on our planet.
If you are person who is passionate about the earth and who feels that it is time to step forward to help heal the earth, then the energy of this stone will be of benefit to you.
Physical and Metaphysical Properties for
PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Rhyolite
PRIMARY CHAKRA: Heart-Chakra
SECONDARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Trigonal-Crystal-System
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Volcanic Rock
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aquarius-(January-20-to-February-18)
NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-4
HARDNESS: 7-Hardness
COLOR: Brown, Green, Yellow
LOCATION: Australia, India
RARITY: Common
PRONUNCIATION: RYE-uh-lite
MINERAL CLASS: Silicates
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Colds-and-Flu, Diabetes, Immune-System-Strengthening-and-Support, Kidney-Disorders-and-Health, Liver-Disorders-and-Health, Low-Blood-Pressure, Muscle-Toning, Skin-Infections-and-Irritations, Varicose-Veins
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Coping-with-Changes
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Devic/Nature-Realm-Communication-and-Connection
EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful green color with white, yellow and red concentric banding, opaque, < 10% matrix
A GRADE: Nice green color with white, yellow and red concentric banding, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix
B GRADE: Poor green color with white, yellow and red concentric banding, opaque and/or > 25% matrix
AFFIRMATION: Love and joy permeate every cell of my body.
QUESTION: Do you confront difficult situations with ease?
REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/Grandfather_Teachings_Articles_11929.html