About Gaspeite
Gaspeite is a rare, apple-green to yellow-green nickel carbonate mineral (NiCO₃), occasionally containing traces of iron or magnesium. It often appears opaque and matte with subtle brown veining or spotting, and has a waxy lustre. Its unique green colouring comes from its high nickel content, which also makes it a significant nickel ore in some mining locations.
Discovered in the Gaspé Peninsula of Québec, Canada—from which it gets its name—Gaspeite has also been found in Western Australia, South Africa, Italy, and Greece, with the most notable and collectable specimens coming from Australia.
Due to its relative softness (Mohs hardness of 4.5–5) and rarity, Gaspeite is often used in decorative carvings, metaphysical tools, or high-end mineral collections, rather than daily-wear jewellery.
Chakras – Heart (Primary), Solar Plexus (Secondary)
Zodiac – Virgo, Taurus
Element – Earth
Planet – Venus
Number – 3
Birthstone – Not a traditional birthstone, but associated with themes of healing, awareness, and compassion
Typical colours – Light to bright apple green, olive green, yellow-green, sometimes mottled or veined with brown, cream, or grey
Healing with Gaspeite
♥ Awareness ♥ Emotional Healing ♥ Letting Go ♥ Self-Discovery ♥ Compassion ♥ Release ♥ Synchronicity ♥ Connection to Earth
Gaspeite is a powerful heart-centred stone that helps you release emotional baggage, embrace self-awareness, and align with your spiritual path. Resonating primarily with the Heart Chakra, it is often used in emotional healing work, particularly when grief, regret, or unprocessed pain needs to be gently acknowledged and released.
This stone is known for its ability to encourage emotional honesty and inner transformation, bringing to light the areas where healing is needed most. It fosters compassion—for both yourself and others—and supports the growth that comes through surrender and forgiveness.
Energetically grounding but emotionally expansive, Gaspeite is ideal for those who have lost touch with their true desires or have suppressed emotions for too long. It reminds you that healing is not weakness but wisdom—and that your heart deserves the freedom to fully feel and heal.
Energetic & Manifestation Properties
Energetically, Gaspeite is often considered a stone of spiritual realignment. It helps release old patterns and beliefs that are no longer serving you, making room for synchronistic opportunities, spiritual clarity, and new beginnings.
It’s especially helpful for manifesting healing on a soul level, inviting deeper connection to your heart’s truth and guiding you toward your authentic path. Those going through a spiritual awakening or transformative period may find Gaspeite particularly powerful for anchoring new awareness into the body.
Gaspeite also carries a gentle but firm nudge toward practical action. While it opens spiritual awareness, it doesn’t float into fantasy—it keeps you grounded and helps you make aligned decisions in the physical world. It pairs beautifully with other Heart Chakra stones like Chrysoprase, Dioptase, and Green Opal.
Physical Healing Properties
Gaspeite is believed to support detoxification, metabolism, and circulation, largely due to its high nickel content and green vibration, which traditionally aligns with the body’s cleansing and regulating systems. It is often used in crystal healing to help with issues related to digestion, bile production, and nutrient absorption—especially when emotional imbalances are affecting physical health.
Because of its deep heart resonance, Gaspeite is also thought to help ease chest tension, palpitations, or nervous system strain that arise from grief, anxiety, or emotional repression. Its calming energy may support recovery from chronic stress and assist in establishing healthier habits related to food, rest, and emotional expression.
Some practitioners also associate Gaspeite with supporting the lungs, liver, and gallbladder, especially when there is a need to “clear out” toxic thoughts or behaviours manifesting in the body.
Historical & Cultural Notes
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Gaspeite was first officially identified in 1966 in Canada’s Gaspé Peninsula, making it a relatively recent addition to the mineral world.
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It has no extensive ancient cultural lore, but modern Indigenous Australian communities have used it in sacred ceremonial jewellery and spiritual tools, especially in alignment with earth healing and ancestral connection.
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Due to its rarity and nickel content, Gaspeite is considered a collector's stone, and natural specimens are increasingly scarce as mining sites diminish.
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In metaphysical circles, it is often referred to as a “stone of spiritual cleansing” and is sometimes used in shamanic healing or grief support rituals.
Gaspeite is a vibrant and deeply healing crystal that encourages you to clear the heart, reconnect with yourself, and make space for new possibilities. Whether you’re grieving, evolving, or simply seeking a stone to bring you back to emotional centre, Gaspeite offers compassionate support and grounded wisdom—reminding you that healing begins with truth and self-love.