Okay, so welcome to the world of tektites! In this post we are going to be discussing the one and only Colombianite! But before we jump into it, we want to give you a brief introduction to the world of tektites so you can become a tektite master!
Firstly, what exactly is a tektite? We hear you ask…
A tektite is a stone found in exotic areas of the Earth. They were formed by the collision of asteroids and comets crashing on Earth many many years ago!
They are terrestrial rock that have been melted and flung into the atmosphere by the force of an asteroid or comet! This is the formation of a tektite, however… there are many different types of tektites as this is dependent on what part of the Earth the asteroids hit during the creation of these fascinating rocks!
So, now you’ve got a brief understanding on the world of tektites, it’s time to move onto the Colombianite and what exactly is it?
The Origins:
Colombianite is a sacred stone of Colombian Indians which relates back to tribal beginnings such as the Muisca Tribes. This stone does not only have a wealth of power within it’s hands, it has stood the test of time too… it is over 5 million years old! As well as this, it has also been approved by some of the biggest tribes in the world! The Colombianite is not a tektite to be overlooked. Some groups even use it within rituals as a means to communicate with God. This crystal is not one to be taken lightly and is something everyone should be able to harness the power of and manifest into their own life, allowing them to level up their life and bring a sense of tranquillity!
Woah… hold on! Before we mention superstitions of this sacred stone, we have a few more things to tell you about the origins of the Colombianite. More on the superstitions later on in this post!
Anyway, back to the origins… Indians call the stone ‘Piedra Rayo’ which means ‘Stone Of Lightning’. This reflects the power within the Colombianite. It’s a much rarer tektite than most and it’s found in South America… specifically Colombia and Peru.
Crystal Properties:
Right, so as we move on throughout this blog post… we want to introduce you to the crystal properties of Colombianite.
Colombianite has a light smokey grey colour which symbolises purity and a deep sensation of freshness which helps with its inner power to clear negative energy.
This sacred stone also consists of a conchoidal surface. This term is used to describe a smooth, curved surface that resembles the interior of a seashell. They have no planes of separation. This creates a surface of no internal weakness which allows Colombianite to last millions of years!
Okay, so that’s the crystal properties of this incredible stone wrapped up, now let’s move onto the really interesting stuff… superstitions!
Superstitions:
Lets delve into the superstitions of Colombianite and find out more about what this beloved stone has to offer within its capabilities!
Now, if your reading this, your probably a crystal and tektite fan already! However, if you’re not, then it’s important to understand the power these little beauties withhold…
These sacred stones have superstitious powers which many know about, but few get to experience, due to the disbelief a stone could bring such emotion. Despite this, it’s important to understand the true capability that lies within these stones.
With that aside, we all know the superstitions are real. So let’s jump into the superstition behind Colombianite.
Firstly, Colombianite stones are star born crystals with the ability to clear negative energy. This is crucial to the modern, everyday life where the world we live in is full of toxic, negative news; therefore it’s important we take moments to escape, clear our minds and be at peace with ourselves!
In addition to this, Colombianite has the ability to remove emotional baggage. This can be powerful during times when you need it most. Allowing you to start fresh and leave behind anything holding you back. Trust us, it will make you feel free!
Furthermore, it has the ability to awaken your spirituality. This could give you a new burst of life and make you feel alive. It could bring out the true you and allow you to embrace who you are!
Finally we want to mention the superstitions within Colombianite that links to it’s connection with the sacred and divine origin. Colombian healers use it for communication with the invisible. Whatever that may mean to you, everyone is different… which is why every tektite is different. Every tektite has it’s own personality, like people. Some say that’s why they connect with humans on a deeper level.
We hope this has helped you on your journey to understanding what a Colombianite Tektite is and the properties it posses, want to learn more about tektites? See our other blogs here.
