Copal
Presentation :
Names) :
- Copal.
Etymology:
- (1588) From the Spanish copal, itself from the Nahuatl copalli (“incense”).
Group, Family:
- Organic Substances Group.
Color :
- Yellow, Dark Yellow, Orange to Brown | Rarely: almost colorless.
Chandelier:
- Resinous to Vitreous.
Origin :
- Africa, New Zealand, South America etc.
Crystal system:
- Amorphous.
Chemical composition :
- Fossilized organic matter (legume resin).
Transparency:
- Transparent to Translucent.
Density :
- 1.03 to 1.10.
Hardness :
- 2 to 3.
Cleavage:
- Null.
Breakage:
- Conchoidal.
Line color:
- White.
Shock resistance:
- Good.
Heat resistance:
- Weak.
Properties and virtues:
Can be used just like Amber, although Amber is still preferred over Copal. Copal will be mainly used as incense as a natural resin. Indeed, unlike Amber, Copal burns very well as incense. Amber, for its part, cannot under any circumstances be used as incense.
On a physical level, copal incense is particularly effective in the fight against cold-related illnesses: flu, colds, coughs, etc. It also calms headaches and soothes respiratory problems. Generally speaking, copal can help us achieve better health, get rid of the small physical worries of everyday life and, by extension, achieve well-being and personal pleasure. It brings inner peace and allows you to relax.
But its virtues go far beyond the physical aspect! Copal incense has been used since the dawn of time in magical and spiritual rituals. It allows you to achieve great concentration, to awaken the consciousness of those who breathe it. Relaxed and anchored in the present moment, we can then more easily reach the heightened state of consciousness conducive to meditation. Thanks to its purifying properties, copal incense can also be used when we want to energetically cleanse a place. He protects those present and helps them get rid of any curses surrounding them.