Numerology- Hematite vibrates to the number 9.  The number 9 is about service, beauty, and love on the highest level.  Having a deep concern for mankind.

Gemological Properties- Hematite's chemical composition is Fe203 (iron oxide); it is from the hexagonal crystal system; the appearance is opaque, dark gray to black and metallic.  It's trade names are black diamond, black pearl, and Alaskan black diamond. It displays no cleavage and is splintery and granular in fracture.  The hardness is 5 1/2 to 6 1/2. It is found in England, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA.

In a very real way, Hyalite also helps us find a very real and clear sense of the Self that exists beyond body and time, beyond this incarnation and beyond all usual things by which we identify ourselves BUT to see that within ourselves rather than seperate to ourselves.  It is the core of our body, the timeless being - a part of and not seperate to the physical body which walks the earth, joins with others, tends the garden and takes the kids to school. It is all one and in all parts is the spirit.

Numerology- Halite vibrates to the number 1.  This number has to do with taking the role as leader, it is also about new beginnings.

Gemological Properties- Halite is from the cubic crystal system and offers a chemical composition of NaCl or Sodium Chloride.  It is usually seem in cubic clusters or 'hopper' crystals.  The Hardness is very soft, only a 2.  The refractive index is 1.54 and the specific gravity is 2.17.  Halite is widespread in large saline sedimentary deposits, the most abundant being Searles Lake in California.  However Halite is indeed found all over the world.

Numerology- Herderite vibrates to the number 2, the keywords are cooperation and partnerships.

Gemological Properties- Herderite offers a chemical composition of CaBe(F.OH)(PO4) or calcium-beryllium fluorine-hydroxyl phosphate.  Hydroxyl-herderite forms a series with herderite, representing the end member in which the hydroxyl ion predominates over fluorine.  The main deposit is from England.

Numerology- Herkimer Diamonds vibrate to the number 3.  Creativity and Joy!

Gemological Properties- Herkimer Diamonds are actually brilliant  double-terminated Quartz Crystals, (Sio2).   These bright ‘diamond like’ crystals were originally discovered in Herkimer New York, USA.  Now I understand that you can find ‘Herkimers’ in Africa, Mexico and Spain.  Amethyst Herkimers are found in Africa and Mexico; sometimes you will see these beautiful crystals with inclusions of rutile or goethite.

I find Holley Blue Agate to aid meditation; Holley allows me to easily slip into the meditative state.  It brings a sense of security during meditation promoting a feeling that 'everything is OK'.  Sometimes when I am meditating I become fearful and do not really tune into my meditation.  Meditating with the Holley, I did not feel afraid, I explored new depths of meditation in a safe environment.  I find that Holley Blue aids in under-standing that I am not alone, I am apart of the Universe. It has helped me grow in my spirituality while giving me a sense of balanced achievement. Holley also is good to work with to explore your dreams, making it much easier to remember your dreams.

Being that Holley Blue has a high content of Opal, I feel it to be an emotionally based stone as well as mental. I feel that Holley also allows one to become aware of their emotions and feelings. It allows one to mentally understand what they are feeling for the first time.  In other words, it brings gentle understanding to why a person is feeling the way they do.

Another way to look at it would be that this stone is a blending of both a crystalline ray and an opalescent ray.  The crystalline ray is very orderly and linear, the energy is more structured.  The opal ray works around the orderly crystalline ray in a fluid manner, seeping into the areas that need healing without force.  This energy knows where to go to promote healing in a gentle and loving manner.  Holley Blue agate is a stone that is as beautiful as it is healing.   A good use of Holley Blue would be to help you accept situations in your life that you cannot control.

Physically I have found this stone to lesson the pain of  'stress' headaches and to relax stiff muscles.  Promotes restful sleep while relieving depression.  Aids in relaxing a nervous stomach.  To use Holley as an aid for an upset stomach, simply pass this stone over the solar plexus stomach area.  Visualize the healing energy of this stone working to melt away or remove this pain.

Numerology- Holley Blue Agate vibrates to the number 2 and is associated with the astrological sign of Virgo.   The element is water.

HOLLEY BLUE AGATE MEDITATION
Let us prepare for meditation….This meditation can be done out of doors on a nice day, or if you prefer to be indoors this is fine as well.  The main objective is to find a place where you feel the most comfortable without being disturbed.  I prefer to meditate out of doors in the woods surrounding my home, the tall evergreen trees give me a sense of security which allow me to explore even deeper aspects of myself.  If you prefer to be indoors take the phone off the hook, turn down the lights, add relaxing music of you wish and light a candle and/or incense.  Let's get comfy!

Now I would like you to sit in the lotus position (cross-legged) or if you prefer to lie down, this is fine as well.  With the Holley Blue in your left hand and a small quartz crystal in your right hand, it is time to close your eyes.  We are using a Quartz Crystal in this meditation to focus the intent of your meditation.  I would like you to take several deep-cleansing breaths and as you do so, I would like you to notice how it feels as your lungs fill with oxygen, notice how your chest expands.  On the exhale allow your chest and entire body to go limp.  Notice how still you become with each exhale.

I want you to visualize that you are in a green lush meadow.  It is springtime and the meadow is covered with wild flowers of all colors.  You feel the cool green grass under your feet and a warm breeze is touching your skin, making you feel comfortable and at ease.  As you look across the meadow, you notice a sparkling, brilliant pond in the distance, you decide to walk across the meadow to get a better view.   As you walk through the tall cool grass, you take in all of the scents the meadow has to offer.  You smell the sweet scent of Lavender, looking down you pick a handful of this fragrant flower.  As you take in this highly calming scent, you notice that your worries are melting away.  You reach the pond and decide to sit by the water edge.  The immense beauty and energy of this sacred place is bringing you closer to the Earth.  As you allow your body to be immersed in this feeling, allow your mind to go into the silence and experience what is there for you.  Ask yourself what it is you seek from this body of water, is it Serenity? Peace? Clarity? Cleansing? Grounding? Patience?  Understanding?  Take all the time you need to find your Healing?  Take all the time you need to find your answers.  When you are ready to come back, you are whole and complete.  Open your eyes feeling refreshed and wide-awake.

Gemological Properties-  Holley Blue is an Agate, or cryptocrystalline quartz. Quartz is a group of mineral species which is from the hexagonal (trigonal) crystal system.  The chemical composition is SIO2, refractive index is 1.544-1.553 with a specific gravity of 2.66.  The Holley Blue Agate we are speaking of originates in the town of Holley in the state of Oregon, USA.

Numerology- Hiddenite vibrates to the number 6.  The number six is about home life, family and friends.

Gemological Properties- HIddenite is from the family of minerals called Spodumene, as is Kunzite.  Spodumene belongs to the monoclinic crystal system and offers a chemical composition of LiAlSi2O6.  Hiddenite is usually seen as a pale-light green crystal, however it can also occur in medium green, which is colored by Chromium.  This darker Hiddenite is from North Carolina, USA.  The refractive index is 1.66-1.67, specific gravity is 3.18 and the hardness is 6.5-7.  It offers intense cleavage planes which make it difficult to cut.  Hiddenite often occurs in Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan and the USA.