Carborundum

 

Alternative Names: Silicon Carbide

Mineral Information

Origin: Worldwide

Mineral Species: N/A

Mineral Group: N/A

Chemical Formula: SiC

Hardness: 9

Crystal System: N/A

Colour: Grey, black, often with iridescence.

Typical Appearance: Pseudo-hexagonal crystals and crystalline masses.

Esoteric Information

Birthstone: No known astrological sign

Chakra Alignment: Root, but affects all Chakras

Element: None

Origin of Name & Mythology: Named by the original manufacturer, Acheson, in 1890, who originally attempted to synthesize artificial diamond, but ended up creating blue crystals of silicon carbide, which he called Carborundum.

Additional Information

Carborundum balances the chakras, and is calming and gently grounding. It shields and protects, particularly in cases of electromagnetic stress.

Carborundum allows for inner expansion in an orderly and organised manner, as if each individual cell has been allocated the same amount of space around it. In spite of the dark colouration of the stone, its general mood is light and happy.

Note: Carborundum is extremely hard, and is capable of scratching glass and all other crystals apart from diamond, so care should be taken not to scratch tables or other surfaces.

Carborundum is not a natural mineral, but rather is produced in a number of industrial processes. Carborundum has a wide range of industrial uses; As an abrasive; As grains bonded together to form extremely hard ceramics, which are used in car brakes and clutches, and plates in bulletproof vests; In electronic applications including high voltage/high temperature semiconductor electronics.

Carborundum is a man made creation, it’s exotic, iridescent, rainbow covered spikes are like something from a gothic fairy tale. (It’s scientific name is Silicon Carbide, it is made in Poland).

This crystal was created in the 1800’s in an attempt to create diamonds using electricity.

Personally i’m never convinced that a man made crystal carries the magic that thousands of years being created in the earth brings to real ones, but many people believe they do so here’s their opinion:

Carborundum is thought to be a master healer that shines light in all areas of your life and connects to all chakras, purifies mind, body and spirit.  It encourages intuition and discernment, eye strain and any computer related injuries.

 

Whatever you do, or don’t believe about the magical properties, this stuff is very, very cool, and enchantingly beautiful.