Alternative Names: None
Origin: Koksha Valley, Pakistan
Mineral Species: Richterite
Mineral Group: Silicates
Chemical Formula: {Na}{CaNa}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 – sodium calcium magnesium silicate
Hardness: 5-6
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Colour: Brown, yellow, red, green
Typical Appearance: Crystals generally tabular, more commonly as crystalline masses.
Birthstone: Secondary birthstone for Sagittarius
Chakra Alignment: Solar Plexus and Sacral
Element: Fire
Origin of Name & Mythology: Named in 1865 by Johann Friedrich August Breithaupt in honor of Hieronymus Theodor Richter [November 21, 1824 Dresden, Germany – September 25, 1898 Freiberg, Saxony, Germany], professor of chemistry at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology. He was the co-discoverer of indium.
Richterite – especially the yellow variety – is energising to a point of being transformational. It focuses on the Solar Plexus, where it is particularly clearing for liver stagnation. In addition, it brings the body’s attention to other areas where energy isn’t flowing, so the body is able to clear itself. Richterite can act as a pain reliever, but behaves in an unusual way by bringing attention to regions where pain exists, making the pain more intense for a brief period of time, before it expands outwards and dissipates. It can also aid healing of broken bones. Richterite is a motivational crystal, giving us the determination and drive to move forward, and sparking ideas leading to new career opportunities.
