Afghanite
Science & Origin of Afghanite
Afghanite is a very rare hydrous sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, sulfate, carbonate alumino-silicate mineral. As you can clearly see, it’s a very complex mineral with an even more unusual crystal structure. It can occur in long prismatic crystals, double-terminated as bipyramid crystals, or as crusts coating a matrix (usually calcite or marble). This mineral ranges in color from light sky blue to a dark navy, but can also be seen as colorless and transparent. Afghanite was first discovered in 1968 by R. Giraud, F. Cesbron, and P. Bariand. They named it after the country they found it in, Afghanistan. It can be specifically traced to the Badakhshan region located in the northeastern corner of the country. Afghanite generally occurs near Sodalite family minerals, such as Hackmanite and Lazurite. Chemically, it’s very similar to Lazurite and gets its color from the same elements and components. Since Afghanite’s discovery over 50 years ago, deposits have been found in Canada, Russia, Tajikistan, Germany, Italy and the United States.
Meaning & Energy
Afghanite vibrates at a very high frequency that can be felt immediately upon touch. It’s energies usually rush towards one’s third eye and crown chakra, activating and aligning our most potent chakras together. This unified channel has you connected to higher energies and uses your body as a vessel to channel them down to Earth. Afghanite activates your unique psychic abilities to help one receive messages from your spirit guides and guardian angels. This mineral helps one become more conscious of the minor details in any environment and to understand the true meaning behind certain symbolism being depicted. Our angels are always with us, and with the help of Afghanite’s awakening ability, one will finally be able to become aware of the path being laid out for them.
These protective deities watching over us daily are here to help one find themselves, while also maintaining their individual spiritual growth. Afghanite is here to assist your consciousness execute it’s desires and will use angelic energy to help accomplish its mission. This special crystal reminds us daily that we are not alone and that the universe has a plan for each of us. Use Afghanite to its fullest potential and give yourself some time to become comfortable with it’s energies. Meditate with this stone over your third eye to truly feel its full potential or try placing a piece in your pillowcase at night before you sleep. One’s mind will become much more relaxed and will allow your consciousness to transcend easier. This will enable you to connect with spirits sooner and better understand the knowledge they wish to share.
Combining Stones for Mental Clarity
For any experienced practitioners who want to increase the strength of Afghanite’s energies, we recommend using Phenacite or Iceland Spar (Clear Calcite) in conjunction with Afghanite. Both crystals are extremely potent and assist one in maintaining mental clarity. This is so important when one is connected to higher realms while also living their day to day “earthly” life. These minerals help one better process and digest the information that’s being channeled through them on a daily basis.
