Crystal
Pink Halite
Also known as: Pink Salt Crystal
Chakras: All Chakras
Zodiac: Cancer, Pisces
Planets: Venus, Moon
Elements: Wind
Color: Pink
Summary
Pink Halite is natural rock salt (sodium chloride) that forms as salty lake water evaporates; at Searles Lake, California, salt loving microbes called archaea turn the crystals pink. In crystal tradition it is known as a Stone of Clarity, associated with all the chakras and often used for joy, self love and seeing the whole truth.
Keywords
joy, self love, Stone of Clarity, higher awareness, clearing doubt, seeing the truth
Spiritual meaning
In crystal tradition: Pink Halite is known as a Stone of Clarity. It is often used to clear one's consciousness so that openness, higher awareness and the whole truth can come through.
Emotional meaning
Associated with joy and self love, and with dissolving doubt and confusion so one can speak and act straightforwardly.
Fun facts
The name halite comes from the Ancient Greek word hals, meaning salt. The pink color of halite from Searles Lake, California comes from halophilic, or salt loving, archaea that grow so thickly in the brine that they tint the salt crystals pink.
Care and cleansing
Halite is salt and dissolves in water: keep it completely dry, never wash it or use water or salt water cleansing, and store it away from humidity. It is very soft (Mohs 2 to 2.5) and scratches easily. Cleanse with smoke, sound or moonlight instead.