JET

Chakra- Base (1st); Element-Earth; Hardness-3-4

Jet is a black or dark brown variety of coal called lignite.  It is sometimes thought of as black amber but is actually petrified wood.  It is formed by the lithification of submerged driftwood in sea-floor mud.  The world’s finest Jet comes from the northeast coast of England but it is also found in the USA, Poland, France, Germany, Spain, India and Russia.  Jet, like Amber, can become electrically charged when rubbed with wool or silk.  Jet was originally used for mourning jewelry, rosaries, crosses and carvings and still is today.  There is evidence that suggests that Jet may have been mined since about 1400 BC; remains of worked Jet pieces have been found in prehistoric burial mounds.

Jet has historically been used as a protection stone and is said to have very powerful protection energies to ward off evil, negativity, as well as psychic attacks, it is considered one of the most powerful absorbers of "negative energy, i.e., depression. Because it absorbs so much negative energy, and therefore very beneficial if you are prone to depression or it's ailments.

Jet helps the wearer to be alert to all things and quickly come up with constructive solutions to any problems.  Jet is said to control all demons and thus prevent demonic possession.  It draws out negative energy from the aura, and can initiate psychic experiences.  It uncovers past negative energies a person still carried in their subconscious mind, and will help in understanding and working with life and karmic cycles.

Healing

jet is considered a stone of sympathy, as it will provide great support and help alleviate the pain and suffering associated by separation of the death of a loved one. It also helps to ease headache pain directly behind the eyes. Jet should be frequently cleansed of the acquired negative energy and recharged by placing it in sea salt one night and among rock crystals the next.  Neither water nor sun should be used in its cleansing and charging.