
Physical Features:
Crystal habit: | Cryptocrtstalline silica; |
Colour: | blue,green to white; |
Crystal System: | Hexagonal-R; |
Hardness: | 3-3.5 Mohs scale; |
Birefriengency: | 0.0090-0.0100; |
We all love to collect sea-shells from the shoreline.Dont we? Naturally, the shell stone is found in the seashores or in the deepsea, where it is formed from the hard covering of mollusks. These are made ofvery porous and soft materials and retains less heat than denser stones. Theshell stones can be of white, gray, orange, pink, brown and yellow in colorwhich can make any person stunned at least for once. The stones have their ownnatural allure and appealing beauty. Considering the varieties of mollusksthere are differences among the shapes, sizes, and colors of every stone. Mostof the shells are used in everything from the inexpensive necklaces to the fairlyexpensive jewelry. It is most helpful for the people whose zodiac sign isPisces.
Uses and purposes:
Itis used widely in interior decorations of buildings, like in the designs ofwalls or floors.
Theyare also used in ornamentations.
Thesesolid and debris stones were first found in Central Africa and Florida.Sometimes it is called as coral limestone or shell limestone.
Itis often used as a receptacle for spirit offerings or imprinting. It classifiesthe etheric body and balances the feminine attributes. It is said to imparttranquility, adequacy, and spirit. They are especially effective tocounterpoise overly dynamic energies due to their watery nature.
Shelltreats hearing disorder and calcium deficiencies in the body
Itheals the broken bones and general dysfunctions of the spinal canal.
ShellStone enhances the assimilation of vitamins A and vitamins D.
Italso strengthens the muscular tissue, especially the heart and is also a stronganti-carcinogenic.
At first, it is used in foreign regions only. But nowfor the sake of modernization avoiding the expenses Indian people also startedmaking a good use of it in a huge manner.