A new find (for me at least) at Tucson is a stone called Aegerine from Zomba Mountains of Malawi; collected from cracks and crevices in the bare granite. It is said that the locals dig it out with primitive tools, sometimes they have to go down a bare rock with rope of 6-10 meters to get to some of the pockets of Aegerine.It is a favorite among mineral collectors with its dark colorations, dark green to almost black with clear or opaque spots within the stone. It forms long needlelike crystals which often times have a pyramidal finish to the edges, with a vitreous luster.
Aegerine is said to be a high energy stone, often used in energizing a person. It protects against negative energy, and is helpful for broken relationships, eliminating group pressure, and strengthening self-acceptance. Wearing the stone can bring about self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and helps in matters of the heart.
Mystical and spiritual healing lore states that Aegerine is excellent for the immune system, making it great for general healing and helping the body heal itself. It’s corresponding Astrological sign is Pisces.
