Healing with Crystals: Bixbite

Bixbite is a variety of red beryl that is sometimes referred to as "red emerald" or "scarlet emerald." A relatively new discovery, it is a rare mineral that comes from the Wah-Wah Mountains and Thomas Ranges of mid-western Utah. Other localities for this gemstone include Sitapar, India; Postmasburg, South Africa; Plumas, Patagonia; and Girona, Spain.

It was named after the Utah mineral collector Maynard Bixby. It is considered to be a stone of love of the "new age." It crystallizes prismatically, meaning that it has four or more sides that are similar in length and width. On occasion it is vertically striated and at times terminated with small pyramidal faces. Gem quality bixbite is very rare with the largest faceted crystals being less than three carats in size. The largest bixbite ever discovered weighs approximately fifty-four carats. The biggest faceted crystal ever discovered is just over approximately eight carats in size. Because it is an uncommon gemstone bixbite is very expensive and usually sells for around two thousand dollars a carat.

Metaphysical Properties of Bixbite

-Can be used to help determine ones advancement toward wisdom and the enlightened state.

-Strengthens ones physical energy.

-Helps one overcome grief and depression.

-Opens and activates the base chakra, offering one incentive to the beginning of the Kundalini (energy of consciousness) movement; also raises the energy of the base chakra.

-Supports one in dealing with co-dependency issues.

-Allows one to focus on inner growth and provides freedom from negative energy.

-Activates the heart chakra with a well-defined energy of purity.

-Establishes an unmistakable condition of universal love.

-Provides teamwork, conformity, and compatibility in interpersonal relationships.

-Stimulates qualities of absolute love and respect for all life.

-Teaches one to accept all situations and experiences in a positive manner.

-Provides a protective energy and reminds one that there is nothing to fear.

-Makes it clear that being in the "perfect state" has no pre-requisites.

-Helps one to recognize "the right time" to make changes in direction, change one's mind or to "do" something.

Healing Properties of Bixbite

-Aids in strengthening and healing disorders of the heart and lungs.

-Helps remedy various disorders and diseases of the digestive system.

-Used in the treatment of disorders of the spleen, liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

-Helpful in healing conditions of the thyroid and parathyroid.

-Effective in treating ailments of the mouth, throat, and stomach.

The astrological sign for bixbite is the sun sign of Aries and Taurus. It vibrates to the number eight.

Sources

www.mineralszone.com

www.mineralminers.com

www.crystalcure.com

Melody. (1995). Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals. Wheat Ridge, Colorado: Earth-Love Publishing House. Earth-Love Publishing House.