DATOLITE

Overview: The name is derived from the Greek 'Dateisthai', which means "To Divide" referring to the fact that the mineral crumbles quite easily. Datolite is a borosilicate mineral.

Datolite occurs in two distinct forms: as discrete crystals and as massive nodules. Datolite is often found in basalt vesicles with calcite and zeolites.

Usage: The stone Datolite improves study skills, flow of ideas, mature thought. It builds clarity of thoughts and concentration.

Legend: First discovered in the Connecticut River valley, USA in 1806, some occurrences of Datolite has been reported in Russia.

Occurrence: Michigan, Russia, Paterson, New Jersey, USA, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, Charcas, Mexico, Schwarzwald, Germany, Africa and Norway.