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What is Angelite made of?
Angelite is a glacier-blue or lilac-blue-colored, very soft stone. Its hardness on the Mohs Scale is 3.5. It is an Anhydrite (CaSo4 – Hydrated Calcium Sulfate). Its name comes from the Greek anhydras (“without water”), which is a reference to Angelite being gypsum that has completely lost all water.
Angelite was originally discovered in 1794. However, it was the Angelite discovery in 1987 in Peru, which started its use for jewelry and as a popular new-age gemstone.
Angelite does not occur in veins but in nodes that are usually fist-sized or slightly bigger.
How to recognize top-quality Angelite and avoid impurities
Color intensity: In the Angelite mines, one can buy a whitish, pale blue version of Angelite at a cheaper price. This pale material is not adequate for jewelry. Jewelry-grade Angelite displays a more intense blue. For Gemrock cabochons, we are only choosing material with strong color.
Impurities: Angelite shows white and brown impurities. White impurities are gypsum. Gypsum impurities appear as tiny white flecks or as massive lines of gypsum penetrating the stone along microcracks in the material. Most likely, those cracks opened the way for water to penetrate the stone, which hydrated the cracks and initiated the Angelites’ deterioration into gypsum along those cracks.
The reddish-brown impurities penetrate a great part of the Angelite volume in a similar pattern to the gypsum lines.
Gypsum lines and brownish impurities render more than 75 % of the Angelite unsuitable for jewelry.
Gemrock has developed the first objective Gemstone Quality Standard for Angelite, which helps you identify top-quality material and avoid overpriced junk material. Read here
Is Angelite a rare gemstone?
While Angelite can be sourced from other countries, most of the Angelite on the market originates from a few mines in Peru. Despite the common occurrence of Anhydrite, jewelry-grade materials are very rare
To obtain our gemstone jewelry-grade Angelite, we only purchase top-grade material from mines that exhibit a more intense blue than regular Angelite. Then the nodes must be cut open, and all unsuitable material must be cut away. In order to obtain 1 kilo of jewelry-grade material, we are buying 5 kilos of rough rock and discarding 4 kilos on average. As a general rule for gem cutting, 90 % of the material gets lost during the cutting process. This means that from every 5 kilos of top-quality rough rock, we can use 1 kilogram for jewelry, which will result in 100 grams of finished cabochons.
Gemrock has developed the first objective Gemstone Quality Standard for Angelite, which helps you identify top-quality material and avoid overpriced junk material. Read here
Is Angelite expensive?
If you don’t mind quality, you can obtain Angelite at competitive prices. However, if you are looking for top-quality jewelry-grade material, you should take into account that in order to obtain our gemstone jewelry-grade Angelite, we only buy top-grade material from the mines that show a more intense blue than regular Angelite. Then the nodes must be cut open, and all unsuitable material must be cut away. In order to obtain 1 kilo of jewelry-grade material, we are buying 5 kilos of rough rock and discarding 4 kilos on average. As a general rule for gem cutting, 90 % of the material gets lost during the cutting process. This means that from every 5 kilos of top-quality rough rock, we can use 1 kilogram for jewelry, which will result in 100 grams of finished cabochons.
Gemrock has developed the first objective Gemstone Quality Standard for Angelite, which helps you identify top-quality material and avoid overpriced junk material. Read here
Gemrock Angelite products are ethical crystals
Ethical Angelite refers to Angelite stones that are sourced in a way that respects workers, communities, and the environment.
Here is what we do to guarantee that our Angelite is ethical:
No illegal mining (therefore no child labor and no mining in protected or ecologically sensitive habitats): We are not buying Angelite from illegal mines. Legality of the raw material is guaranteed by payments via bank transfer, after receiving an official invoice from the provider. Illegal miners would insist on cash payments only. By buying from legal mining operations only, we guarantee that no child labor is involved, as legal mining operations are supervised by the government and have to follow anti-child labor laws. Mining in protected areas or ecologically sensitive habitats is not allowed in Peru. By making sure we buy from legal mines, we therefore protect the environment.
No shadow-business mining: While mining concessions might be legal, they still can be shadow-business, not respecting workers’ rights, nor paying labor benefits, ignoring safety, and avoiding paying taxes. By not engaging in cash payments for our rough rock, we do eliminate the opportunity for shadow business to occur. We do pay taxes whenever we buy rough rock and therefore do benefit Peruvian society in general by securing that the government has the funds for the services it provides.
No artisan shadow-business gemstone cutting: Crystal providers often promote their products as being sourced from local artisans, indicating that this would benefit local communities. Sadly, the contrary is true: In Peru, 100% of artisan lapidary workshops are shadow businesses. They get paid unreasonably low prices in cash. Artisan lapidary cutters do not work with legal labor contracts, have no health insurance, no retirement funds, no vacations, no maximum weekly labor hours, or any other labor benefits. Therefore, our Angelite gemstones are exclusively produced in-house. We are hiring our gem cutters under legal labor contracts, paying all legally required labor benefits, complying with safety laws, and providing our workers with quality gemstone cutting training and career options. We pay fair salaries that are higher than minimum salaries and get scaled upwards according to the level of training a cutter reaches. Our cutters get paid bonuses to meet quality targets and participate in the profits of the company.
We protect the environment: In Gemrock, we reduced water use in the lapidary process in over 90% by implementing water recycling measures. We recycle our garbage wherever possible. We have calculated the remaining carbon footprint of the products and engage in tree planting projects to neutralize our carbon footprint.
What is another name for Angelite?
Angelite: This is the trade name, given because of its ethereal, heavenly color and its association with the angelic realm.
Angel Stone: A common alternative name, emphasizing the stone's spiritual connections.
Anhydrite: This is the original mineralogical name, derived from the Greek word "anhydros," meaning "without water".
Blue Anhydrite: A descriptive name that highlights both its scientific classification and its signature color.
Angeline: Another trade name used to describe the stone.
Stone of Awareness: A popular nickname that reflects its symbolic meaning of spiritual awareness and connection to higher realms.
How to Care for Angelite
Angelite is a relatively soft and brittle stone and must be handled carefully. Clean with a soft cloth: Use a dry cloth to wipe away dust. Store separately: Keep Angelite away from harder gemstones to prevent scratches
Can Angelite get wet?
It should not be exposed to water, as it will absorb water and turn into gypsum, its hydrated form.
Can Angelite go in sunlight?
Keep Away from Sunlight: Direct sunlight can cause the delicate blue color of Angelite to fade over time. Store your Angelite jewelry or gemstones away from direct sunlight to preserve their vibrant hues
Is Angelite the same as Celestite?
Angelite is often sold as Celestite (especially many miners in Peru do confuse both minerals). While Celestite and Angelite may share visual similarities, their chemical compositions reveal a distinct divergence. Celestite, a member of the barite family, is characterized by its strontium sulfate base, aligning it closely with blue barite due to its identical chemical structure.
You cannot find the cabochon you are looking for, or you are looking for personalized professional cutting service?
Communicate directly with our cutting factory in Peru. We can help you with:
· Bulk lapidary cutting service
· Calibrated cabochon cutting
· Custom lapidary work and designer cabs from your material or our material
Please note: the following statements do NOT reflect our company’s beliefs. There is no scientific proof for any of the information provided. Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to your own discretion. We are simply sharing information found on the internet in response to frequently asked questions from our clients.
What is the stone Angelite good for?
Angelite is thought to improve spirituality and spiritual awareness, with a peaceful vibe that's serene and soothing. Many believe it promotes communication and self-expression while dispelling fear, anger, and anxiety.
Is Angelite a high vibration stone?
Angelite is a very high vibrational stone that activates and aligns our throat, third eye, and crown chakras. This stone will help attune oneself to a higher frequency, which helps connect both their guardian angels and spirit guides.
What month is the Angelite birthstone?
In the zodiac, Angelite is associated with Aquarius. For this reason, Angelite is the birthstone for those people born in Aquarius, January 20th through February 18th. It makes a great gift for anyone born around these times of the month because Aquarius is associated with intelligence and independence.
What is the effect of Angelite?
It is said to promote calmness and tranquility and is often used in meditation and other spiritual practices. Angelite is also believed to have a positive effect on the throat chakra, helping to promote clear communication and self-expression.
Who should wear Angelite?
Who Should Wear Angelite. Angelite is ideal for those seeking inner peace, emotional healing, or spiritual development. It benefits people prone to anxiety, perfectionism, or self-criticism. The stone enhances intuition and facilitates connection with one's higher self.
Chakra Alignment:
Angelite is believed to activate and align the throat, third eye, and crown chakras, which are associated with communication, spiritual insight, and connection to higher realms.
Enhanced Communication: It supports telepathic communication and can help remove energy blocks, especially those related to the throat chakra.
Astral Travel: This stone is said to be helpful for astral travel and other out-of-body experiences.
Inspiration and Clarity: Angelite stimulates spiritual inspiration, promoting a sense of clarity and understanding.
Angelite is a very high vibrational stone that activates and aligns our throat, third eye, and crown chakras. This stone will help attune oneself to a higher frequency, which helps connect both their guardian angels and spirit guides.