Collection: Angelite

Angelite is a stone belonging to the anhydrite family, whose name comes from the Greek word anhydros, meaning "without water." It is known for its soft, pale blue hue, sometimes slightly grayish or bluish-white. Here is the main information you should know about it:

🔹 Physical and chemical properties

Chemical formula : CaSO₄ (anhydrous calcium sulfate)

Color : Pale blue, sometimes white or blue-grey

Hardness : 3 to 3.5 on the Mohs scale (therefore a soft stone)

Crystal system : Orthorhombic

Transparency : Translucent to opaque

Luster : Vitreous to pearly

🔹 Origin and deposits

Angelite is formed by the dehydration of celestine , which explains its color and soft nature. It is mainly mined in Peru , but is also found in other countries such as Mexico, Germany, Italy, and the United States.

🔹 Virtues in crystal healing

Angelite is highly valued for its so-called calming and spiritual properties:

✨ Emotional calm : helps soothe tension, anger, and stress

🗣️ Gentle communication : promotes calm expression and sincere communication

👼 Spiritual connection : known as the “angel stone”, it is said to help connect with higher planes, spiritual guides, and develop intuition

🤍 Support during times of grief : helping to accept the loss, bringing serenity

🔹 Maintenance tips

Being a water-soluble stone, it should be avoided:

to clean it with water

exposing it to moisture or sunlight for too long

Purification : incense, sage smudging or Tibetan singing bowl
Recharging : on a cluster of quartz or in moonlight

🔹 Anecdote

The name "angelite" is not an official mineralogical name but a trade name given to this blue variety of anhydrite, popularized by its use in jewelry and esotericism.