Bustamite is found with Sugilite and Richterite in Sth Africa and consequently is sometimes called “Pink Sugilite”.
It is a beautiful pink colour – very different to sugilite both in colour and uses. Its used mostly as a stimulant – stimulating the heart chakra, re-aligning energy channels and stimulating self healing.
So its terrific if you have low energy or a depleted immune system – or even if you just need to kick-start healing quickly.
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