Stone Lore- Variscite

Stone Lore:
Variscite-

The belief that gemstones have special powers goes back centuries, and almost every society from the beginning of time has some mention of them.
It is believed that gemstones and crystals represent the healing energy of the earth and can be used as powerful magical healing tools. Gemstone energy medicine uses the body's inherent healing force to nourish and heal us in multiple ways. Each type of gemstone embodies a unique energy that can focus and amplify this healing force and produce specific therapeutic effects.
Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is sometimes confused with chrysocolla or the greener forms of turquoise. High quality specimens are often used as gemstones and for carvings. It has a waxy luster and takes a fine polish.
Used to connect and align the ethereal and physical nervous systems, it stimulates the heart chakra. It is thought to bring love and reason to any situation. May help to elevate feelings of despair to calm and peace and helps to provide courage to continue to the invalid, promotes power to deal with difficulties, and has been used to treat abdominal problems, constricted blood flow, and in restoring elasticity to skin and veins. It is said to help with remembrance of past lives and is a good meditation stone. Also helps with virtue, self-reliance, moral courage and success.