Crystal
Skutterudite
Chakras: Root, Third Eye, Crown
Zodiac: Virgo, Libra
Planets: Earth, Jupiter
Elements: Earth, Air
Color: Tin white to steel gray, metallic
Summary
Skutterudite is a cobalt arsenide mineral with a bright metallic luster, tin white to light steel gray in color. In crystal tradition it is known as a Stone of Universal Harmony, associated with the Root, Third Eye and Crown Chakras, and is often used to bring grounding enlightenment and to illuminate inner wisdom.
Keywords
universal harmony, inner wisdom, grounding enlightenment, earth and heavens, chakra balancing
Spiritual meaning
In crystal tradition: Skutterudite is associated with universal harmony and is seen as a stone of earth and heavens, carrying both earthly and ethereal energy. It is often used to clear and balance the chakras and to illuminate inner wisdom.
Emotional meaning
Often used to work through inner conflict and suppressed emotion, and to move out of feeling stuck.
Fun facts
Skutterudite was named for the Skuterud Mines in Modum, Norway, where it was discovered in 1845. It was once used to make smalt, a blue glass pigment, and is still valued as an ore of cobalt and nickel.
Care and cleansing
Skutterudite contains arsenic. Wash your hands after handling it, never place it in water, baths or elixirs, and keep it away from children and pets. Do not heat, crush or grind it. Cleanse energetically with smoke, sound or moonlight only.