Crystal
Scheelite
Scheelita
Tetragonal, Mohs 4.5
Essence
Tungstate scheelite (fluoresces blue under UV) for inner illumination. It works through the Crown chakra (Sahasrara), the seat of the bridge between individual consciousness and the wider field of awareness. Under Mercury (Budha)'s influence, illumination of hidden patterns. Reach for it when navigating clarity, wisdom.
Anchors
Sourcing
Chinese, Russian, US (California) deposits; orange-brown to white tungstate, strongly fluorescent.
Classical lineage
Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.
Ritual of care
This stone is water-sensitive — wiping preserves its structural integrity and surface quality
Wednesday is Budha's day — Mercury's clarity and agility are sharpest
Pairs with