Alternative Names: Sphene
Origin: notably Brazil, Pakistan
Mineral Species: Titanite
Mineral Group: Titanite
Chemical Formula: CaTiSiO5
Hardness: 5-5.5
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Colour: Usually green, yellow, brown.
Typical Appearance: Typically flattened wedge-shaped crystals, commonly twinned.
Birthstone: Sagittarius
Chakra Alignment: Heart (Upper Heart)
Element: None
Origin of Name & Mythology: The name reflects its titanium content. (Sphene - from the Greek sphenos (σφηνώ), meaning wedge, in allusion to the often wedge-shaped crystal morphology.)
Titanite is calming, balancing and stabilises moods and emotions. It supports the immune system, acts as a general all-round healing crystal, and especially promotes healing of sinus problems and bone and soft tissue damage. Spiritually, it aids the gentle opening and clearing of the Third Eye and Crown Chakras, allowing for further spiritual growth, and emotionally does the same with the Heart Chakra, releasing stagnant emotions and sadness.
