Jet

Meaning Jet Crystal

Crystal Meaning Jet has been regarded as a magical substance for thousands of years. Like amber it is linked to past lives and past lessons. Jet has been used as a means of tapping into past lives, and past abilities too. Chiefly the substance used for purification and protection it absorbs and clears negative elements in the aura. Further more it has been used to draw out negative deposits. Jet is a natural substance formed from fossilised wood immersed in water and compacted over many thousands of years. When polished the substance of course becomes Jet Black in colour and is perfect for scrying both in terms of it appearance and metaphysical properties. Small pieces can be used to guard against the misuse of magical energy. In addition small pieces are excellent for drawing out negative water energy from the body.

Physical properties of Jet

"Jet" is not a mineral but rather a type of organic Amorphous gemstone, a variety of lignite coal. Formed from fossilized wood, specifically the wood of trees that died millions of years ago buried under sedimentary layers. Jet is a compact, black coal-like material with a velvety luster. It can and does vary in density, colour and colour streak depending on its location. Originally Jet was named after a French deposit. Its locations are varied and include but are not limited to, France, UK, USA, Far East, Canada, Spain. Whitby Jet is distinctive and exhibits a brown streak, whereas other varieties can show a black or or even grey streak. For More information please review MINDAT, here is alink