CORNALLINE CHARACTERISTICS
Origin of the name: Color of the flesh and fruit of the dogwood.
Group of origin: Microcrystalline Quartz, Agate family.
Chemical Composition: Silicon dioxide, SiO².
Crystal System: Rhombohedral
Hardness: Between 6.5 and 7.
Deposits: Brazil, India, Madagascar, Uruguay.
Color(s): Light pink, orange, vermilion red, brown red.
History and Legends:
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It was used in ancient Egypt as a protective ornament and was frequently present in sacred jewelry accompanied by other minerals. It was also used in medicine.
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During the Middle Ages, it had different uses, such as protective and restorative powers.
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In China it was used for enamelling fine porcelain and in the West it was used to comfort women and convey courage on the battlefield.
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The Romans used gold or silver sheets to enhance the color of duller carnelians.
Lithotherapy Properties:
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Restores vitality and energy
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Transmit the love of life
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Eliminate the fear of death
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Success
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Stimulates concentration and meditation
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Strengthens memory
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Encourage creativity
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Give confidence to the shy
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Stimulates speech and elocution
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Fight against apathetic states
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Increases resistance to adversity, abuse and mistreatment
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Facilitates adaptation to new situations
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Calms anger, resentment and jealousy
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Provides serenity and inner calm
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Inspires happiness and joy of life
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Multiply mental strength tenfold
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Eliminate harmful thoughts
Physical Properties:
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Stops bleeding
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Activates wound healing
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Relieves joint pain
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Relieves back and nerve pain
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Strengthens the circulatory system, the heart
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Purifies the blood, protects the kidneys
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Relieves belly pain: abdominal pain, painful menstruation
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Facilitates digestion and intestinal transit
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Promotes sexual satisfaction (combats male sexual dysfunction and frigidity)
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Improves fertility
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Strengthens bones and ligaments
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Contributes to the elimination of toxins from the body
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Protects the liver and gallbladder
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Improves drainage and filtration of the body
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Stimulates skin regeneration