DIOPTASE METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

KEY WORDS: Forgiveness, compassion, release of karmic patterns, prosperity

CHAKRAS: Heart (4th)

ELEMENT: Water

PHYSICAL: Supports healing of the heart and of illness caused by emotional trauma

EMOTIONAL: Helps one forgive past abuses; supports joy, peace and compassion

SPIRITUAL: Instills freedom from karmic bonds, full heart-centeredness

DIOPTASE is a hydrous copper silicate mineral with a hexagonal crystal system and a hardness of 5. The color is emerald green to deep bluish green. It is found in Chile, Namibia, Russia and the USA. Dioptase is a powerful ally for awakening loving compassion and for healing emotional pain. It lends strength to the emotional heart through the power of compassion. It supports the physical heart through its constant message of serenity and well-being. It awakens the spiritual heart through its high- frequency vibrational pattern, which resonates with the "high heart" chakra just above the physical heart. Through these channels it stimulates forgive- ness and the healing of old inner wounds. Dioptase is useful for the attainment of past-life insights and for the activation of one's higher purpose. It opens our inner eyes to recognize repetitive karmic patterns, releasing our attachment to them, and moving forward with renewed energy. 'The vibration of Dioptase is wholesome and fresh, and it can help clear the auric field of disharmony. It can also be used for creating abun- dance and prosperity. As one of the purest stones of the Green Ray, it attracts wealth and all good things which can make our physical lives more pleasant. Dioptase harmonizes with Malachite, Azurite, Cuprite, Turquoise, Danburite, Scolecite, Herderite, Brookite, Phenacite and Azeztulite.