Petalite, also known as castorite, is a lithium aluminium phyllosilicate mineral, crystallizing in the monoclinic system. Petalite is a member of the feldspathoid group. It occurs as colorless, grey, yellow, yellow grey, to white tabular crystals and columnar masses. Occurs in lithium-bearing pegmatites with spodumene, lepidolite, and tourmaline. Petalite is an important ore of lithium.

Discovered in 1800, by Brazilian naturalist and statesman Jose Bonifacio de Andrada e Silva. Type locality: Utö Island, Haninge, Stockholm, Sweden. The name is derived from the Greek word petalon, which means leaf (perfect cleavage). Economic deposits of petalite are found near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia; Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Karibib, Namibia; Manitoba, Canada; and Bikita, Zimbabwe.

Dimensions: 14x11x4mm 

Weight: 0.66g / 3.25ct

The following information is courtesy of "The Pocket Book of Stones" which we also sell HERE

• KEY WORDS Tranquillity, upliftment, expansion of awareness, manifesting, the spiritual in the physical, opening to the higher worlds
• CHAKRAS Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th), Etheric (8th– 14th)
• ELEMENT Wind
• PHYSICAL Offers spiritual aid for stress relief, lowering high blood pressure, calming hyperactivity and mania
• EMOTIONAL Soothes the emotional body, supports healing of abuse issues

Petalite has a deep connection to the realm of Spirit. It can take one to a dimension of rest and healing, allowing one to bathe in the quiet bliss of the unencumbered spirit. Petalites are also stones of vision. They can open the inner eye to the many mansions of the higher dimensions, allowing the questing mind to discover multiple new horizons. Petalite can be used to enhance all the psychic powers, such as clairvoyance and telepathy, and to help one attune to the knowledge of one’s dharma, or path of highest destiny. Petalite also has a grounding aspect that helps one stay connected to earthly life while one explores the inner dimensions it opens. Thus it is also a stone of manifestation, helping one bring to physical reality the exalted visions one finds as one journeys to the higher worlds. Healers are advised to wear Petalite during sessions with clients and to place Petalites on the client in appropriate places, as this will help to open spiritual channels of healing. Petalite is one of the Synergy Twelve Stones.

"This information is for research purposes only and should not be construed as medical recommendations for any disease or symptom. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare professional for treatment."