Many clusters are found inside of fossil, clam or snail shells or attached to fossil animal bone. Vivianite is transparent to translucent and occurs as radiating clusters of prismatic, acicular, or fibrous crystals, also earthy and encrusting masses. Vivianite is a truly beautiful stone but it shouldn’t be kept on permanent display, particularly in direct sunlight as it will darken to almost black. This phenomena is due to the oxidation of the iron content in the stone. Use vivianite for healing or empowerment and then place it in a dark place or wrapped in dark silk to maintain its color.
Vivianite is a stone of peace, love, compassion, caring and spiritual illumination.
Wearing this stone is transformative for those of you who feel ill at ease in your own body. It is an excellent stone to overcome your nerves and anxiety regarding other peoples opinions of you as a person. This stone encourages you to continue to live a fulfilling and happy life regardless of the ageing process.
Vivianite encourages patience and understanding for careers of the sick, disabled or elderly relatives. Use this stone to create a gradual but significant change in difficult or stagnant situations. This stone encourages you to be compassionate toward yourself and others. It wants you to view life with an open heart. Vivianite helps to remove negativity from your thoughts and clear disharmonious energies from your auric field. Using this stone will dispel self inflicted emotional wounds and boost your self esteem. It encourages you to see people through a more compassionate lens. It supports feelings of altruism and generosity toward yourself and others.