Locality: Peru
Geological Properties
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Mineral: Anhydrite (Blue Variety)
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Chemical Formula: CaSO₄ (Calcium Sulfate)
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Hardness: 3–3.5 on the Mohs scale
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Color: Soft powder blue, pale blue-gray, and occasionally lavender-blue
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Luster: Pearly to glassy
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Formation: Commonly develops when gypsum loses water through natural geological processes
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Origin: Peru, Mexico, Germany, and other anhydrite-producing regions
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Unique Feature: Valued for its soothing blue color and smooth, porcelain-like appearance when polished
Metaphysical Properties
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Known As: Stone of Peace & Angelic Connection
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Energy: Calming, comforting, and nurturing
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Chakras: Throat, third eye, and crown
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Emotional Support: Believed to encourage tranquility, compassion, and emotional balance
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Spiritual Meaning: Traditionally associated with spiritual awareness, intuition, and angelic guidance
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Symbolism: Peace, serenity, kindness, and connection
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Intention: Embrace inner peace, speak with compassion, and trust your intuition.
Common Uses
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Tumbling: Can produce smooth, softly polished stones, but requires gentle techniques due to its softness.
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Carving: Popular for hearts, spheres, palm stones, figurines, and decorative ornaments.
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Jewelry Making: Used for pendants, beads, earrings, and bracelets; best suited for jewelry with minimal wear.
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Landscaping & Décor: Best for dry indoor displays and protected decorative arrangements; not recommended for outdoor landscaping.
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Crafts & Collections: Valued for polished stones, wire wrapping, ornamental pieces, and mineral collections.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.