Crystal System:	Cubic (+ hexagonal)
Manner of Formation:	Primary
Mineral Class:	Sulphide
Hardness:	3.5 - 4
Astrological Sign:	Aquarius & Pisces
Vibratory Number:	5
Chemical Formula:	ZnS+Mn+(Cu,Sb,Sn,Pb)

Physical
Schalenblende assists with the regeneration of the body and with wound healing. It encourages the development of the brain. It supports the immune system and can help to alleviate diabetes. Schalenblende also enhances our sense of smell and taste, stimulates the retina, and can help with prostate trouble and problems with the testicles and ovaries. Schalenblende also combats exhaustion and weakness.

Mental/Emotional
Concentration, abstract thinking, spontaneity and intuition, are all encouraged by the carrying of Schalenblende. It fosters the ability to communicate and may be considered as a stone of peace due to its ability to establish communication between those who would not normally talk to each other. Schalenblende combats lack of courage and worrying fears. It ends fruitless brooding and inner unrest and helps us to sleep whenever our thoughts are keeping us awake.

Spiritual
Schalenblende encourages higher ideals and has been used in the past by Shamen as a protective stone whilst on their travels, either actual or spiritual. It protects against negativity and helps you to remain grounded to the energies of the earth.

Schalenblende / Sphalerite