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Corundum

The mineral

is known as Corundum.


Corundum exists in many colours but is best known as the precious stones sapphire (blue corundum) and ruby (red corundum). These are most commonly used in jewellery and so may be most easily recognised when polished.

Corundum crystals in all their forms have metaphysical associations that are summarised in the
sections below. In some cases it is preferable to use natural rather than polished forms of corundum.

The photograph to the right is of a natural (unpolished) piece of blue sapphire corundum crystal.


This page includes the following sections:

 

Structure of Corundum

Distinguishing Features

Associations of Corundum

 

 

Colours of Corundum

 

Where to Buy Corundum

 



Structure of Corundum Crystals

 

Corundum is comprised of its constituent elements (aluminium and oxygen) arranged in the trigonal system of crystal symmetry.
This system of crystal symmetry includes four axes, three of which are of equal length and arranged in the same plane, the fourth axis being perpendicular to this plane and of different length from the other three.

Corundum crystals are usually found in the form of either rough, barrel-shaped prismatic forms (as illustrated on this page), or tapering, spindle-shaped forms

 


Distinguishing features

Hardness of 9 (the second hardest mineral);

 

Specific Gravity of 3.9 - 4.1;

 

Distinctive Crystal Form (see photographs on this page).


Metaphysical Associations of Corundum

 

Corundum has several metaphysical characteristics.
These include suitability for the following:

 

Facilitating insights into the unknown;

 

May enhance intuitive awareness;

 

Stimulates ambition and confidence;

 

Subdues negative emotions;

May facilitate positive release of frustration and anger.

 

 

 

 

 

There are also other metaphysical associations with particular colours of corundum crystals.
These are summarised below.


Colours of Corundum Crystals

 


The two main varieties of corundum crystals are blue (sapphire) and red (ruby).

Other colours of corundum crystals include: black, bronze, green, grey/brown, indigo, orange, pink, purple, white and yellow.

The additional metaphysical associations with these colours include:

For Ruby Corundum Crystals:

For Sapphire Corundum Crystals:

 

Choice and attainment of values;

Freedom from unwanted thoughts;

 

Protection, in disputes and against psychic attack;

Lightness and joy;

 

Stability of economic circumstances;

Blue

Communication; Astral Travel;

 

Maintaining connections, such as with other people or with places.

Black

Protection and grounding;
Seeking/Maintaining Employment.

 

Assisting with access to the ancient teachings of India ("Merlin's Crystal Mine" in India is a source of ruby);

 

Green

Loyalty, fidelity;
Remembering dreams.

 

Astral Travel.

 

Indigo

Alertness, attentiveness;
Encouragement and ambition.

       

Purple

Spirituality; Meditation.

       

White

Focus; Directing Attention.

     

Yellow

Wealth, Stimulation of the intellect.


The above is a photograph of a Blue (Sapphire) Corundum Crystal. This example is translucent and natural (unpolished).
(This is a large image and so may take about a minute to download.)

Where can I buy Corundum Crystals ?

 

Natural blue corundum crystals such as that shown above used to be available from the IvyRose Online shop but are currently out-of-stock. When they are available again a link will be added here.

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