It has been years since we’ve seen this beautiful material. We were delighted to find an array of polished forms including spheres, polished freeforms, and palm stones in this beautiful and rare mineral while we were in Tucson. Anhydrite literally means “without water” and chemically is related to angelite. The energy however is quite different, where angelite is soft and serene, the purple anhydrite is much more lively, picking you up, yet not buzzing you off the planet. Many of the pieces have unusual combinations of minerals, including blue calcite, orange feldspar, black tourmaline and deep green epidote. Pieces with calcite help one keep balance on all levels especially the physical, smoothing energy to a nice even level over all chakras and the orange feldspar adds a depth emotionally balancing energy. Pieces with epidote help you break through blockages to enhance your spiritual growth, while pieces with black tourmaline keep you clear of negative energies while you work. These beautiful pieces are from Madagascar.

This is a gorgeous sphere of shimmering deep purple anhydrite with a tiny area of green epidote. It has a vibrant energy that will assist one with shedding of old patterns and establishing new and exciting adventures. One will be forced to think outside the box and look at things from a different perspective. A very transformational piece.

The sphere measures 2.5" in diameter and weighs 11.4 oz.

Anhydrite is the general term for the calcium based minerals that do not contain water. It can be clear, grey, blue, white and sometimes shades of purple. The blue variety is well known as angelite. Anhydrite is part of the gypsum family which includes the hydrated form (with water) known as selenite. Members of this family of minerals are excellent for moving energy and removing negativity. Anhydrite helps one through periods of change and acceptance of traveling in new directions. On a physical level anhydrite is said to reduce water retention and swelling.