Broken Gemstones: The Explanations And Consequences

Over time, or after a fall, a gemstone can break. Its colors fade when it absorbs too much energy, and it cracks when, worn out, it feels it has fulfilled its mission.

Natural or accidental wear is not a bad omen, but the stone’s use is compromised. Causes, meaning and solutions: everything to know when one of your gemstones breaks.

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Why do gemstones break?

A stone that is regularly cleansed and recharged is far less likely to break than one that is less cared for. Perhaps you skipped this step? That would explain why your stone became fragile enough to break.

A second explanation mostly concerns protective stones such as lapis lazuli, tourmaline or tiger’s eye: if the stone has gone through strong variations, it has absorbed too many contradictory energies and reached a point of no return. That is why it is not advisable to wear your protective stone every day: it needs rest too.

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What does a broken gemstone mean?

First of all, don’t worry: in most cases, a stone that breaks accidentally is not a bad omen. If it simply fell, the only message might be a reminder to be more careful.

However, if a protective stone cracks on its own, without any shock or pressure, chance is not to blame: the stone is telling you that its energetic work with you is complete. As if it had done its part of the mission and was worn out, having absorbed all the negativity it could.

A broken stone also invites reflection: did you choose the right stone for your sign? Did its virtues match your needs? The break is then the physical expression of extreme energetic pressure.

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Does a broken stone lose its power?

Stones originally form large blocks: it is during their formation, under great pressure, that they fragment, and they go through many more fractures during extraction and polishing. Yet they remain alive and keep working: proof that a broken stone does not lose all its power.

It does not “die” when it breaks, but it suffers “energy leaks”: it loses vigor, tires faster, renews itself with more difficulty and carries a different energy. In extreme cases, when the material itself is affected, its color fades and its reflections dull: it is then best to return it to nature, so it can recover its natural cycle.

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A broken stone: what to do and how to repair it

When stones need you, the roles are reversed. Here is how to react when one of them breaks.

To help it recover, cleanse and recharge it for long periods: the usual ten minutes are no longer enough. Burying remains one of the most effective solutions; a bowl of salt, the light of a full moon or the sound of a singing bowl also work. And if the stone has sentimental value, you can glue the pieces back together: it will not regain all its energy, but it will keep all its meaning.

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