Alternative Names: None
Origin: Notably California, U.S.A.
Mineral Species: Gold
Mineral Group: Elements
Chemical Formula: Au
Hardness: 2.5-3
Crystal System: Isometric
Colour: Rich yellow, paling to whitish-yellow with increasing silver
Typical Appearance: Usually as rounded grains, flakes or nuggets in placer deposits. Crystals usually crude to rounded octahedra, cubes and dodecahedra, oten forming herring bone and dendritic twins.
Birthstone: Leo
Chakra Alignment: Solar Plexus; Crown
Element: Fire
Origin of Name & Mythology: From Anglo-Saxon "gold", meaning yellow.
Traditionally used as a "warming" mineral, Gold increases circulation, strengthens the immune system, stimulates the body's ability to heal, particularly damaged tissues, and warms and "lights up" the body from the inside out. It creates a gentle shield of protection, can cleanse and purify spiritual connection, and allows our essence to shine through, allowing us to be the best we can be. Gold combats depression, lifts the emotions and instills confidence. It can be used as a Feng Shui cure when placed in the wealth area of the home to attract abundance.
