Category Archives: About Stones

About Stones: Mother of Pearl

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Chakra: Root

Lore: Mother of pearl carries the gentle, peaceful healing energy of the sea. It relaxes, soothes emotions, lessens feelings of sensitivity and helps reduce stress. Healing to those who are idealistic or realists, it aids in the attainment of acceptance. Mother of Pearl is a strong healer of the instinctive center, lessening survival-oriented fears. It is a source of cohesive energy when used in a group.

Geology: Sometimes referred to as MOP, mother of pearl is derived from the glossy inside of the pearl oyster shell.

Locality: Oceans

About Stones: Mookaite

Astrological Sign: Leo

Chakra: Sacral

Lore: Mookaite provides a shield in situations of danger. Strengthening communication with animals, it also stimulates contact with loved ones who have passed on to the next plane. Promoting energy and new ideas, it serves as a catalyst for emotional growth. It is good for those who take life too seriously or isolate themselves due to fear.

Geology: Mookaite is a type of varicolored chert named for its locality in Mooka Station near the Gascoyne River in Western Australia. Mookaite was created by the weathering of a silica rich sediment containing fossilized marine micro-organisms.

Locality: Western Australia

About Stones: Mochi Marbles

Astrological Sign: Libra, Aquarius, Aries

Chakra: Root

Lore: Mochi marbles were sacred among the shamanic members of ancient tribes who used them for contact with the extra-terrestrial, for visioning, and for journeying. They have been found in archaeological excavations on several continents. Mochi marbles can be used to align the energy centers, to relieve energy blockages, to stimulate ch’i, to ground and center, to provide protection, and perform healing for the earth. Use in pairs is recommended.

Geology: Mochi Marbles are concretions of iron which consist of an outer shell of hematite (iron oxide) with a center of sandstone. They occur in the lower part of the Navaho Sandstone formation in southern Utah and northern Arizona. It is believed that the venting of hot volcanic gases caused the mochi marbles to form.

Localities: Utah, Arizona

About Stones: Marbled Jasper

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

Chakra: Root

Lore: Marbled jasper assists in the healing of animals. It is useful to promote the flow of chi energy during accupuncture or accupressure and to energize the hand chakras. It brings strength to those living in close proximity to the earth and may be used to facilitate astral travel.

Geology: Jasper is fine-grained quartz containing particles which were suspended in the original silicic acid solution giving it an opaque color and markings.

Locality: Africa

About Stones: Malachite

Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Scorpio

Chakra: Solar Plexus, Heart, Sacral

Lore:  Malachite was a woman’s mineral dedicated in numerous cultures to the goddess. It can help create an unobstructed path towards personal goals.

Geology: Malachite is a carbonate formed through a secondary process in the oxidation zone of copper ore deposits. It often occurs in botryoidal masses with a fibrous, banded structure that shows concentric internal banding when cut and polished. Avoid acids, ammonia, and salt water when wearing malachite jewelry.

Localities: Zaire, Chile, USSR, Arizona

About Stones: Lingam Stone

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Chakra: All

Lore: The Tantric Lingam, one of the oldest religious symbols, is associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, the Lord of Creation. Lingam Stones, also called Shiva Lingams, unify and balance male and female energies within us and activate the movement of kundalini energy throughout the chakras.

Geology: Lingam stones consist of a rare form of chalcedony or crypto-crystalline quartz with inclusions of iron oxide and goethite. Naturally tumbled and shaped by the river, they are ceremoniously gathered on the full moon.

Locality: Narmada River in India

About Stones: Lepidolite

Astrological Sign: Libra

Chakra: Throat, Heart, Brow, Crown

Lore: Lepidolite encourages independence and inner peace. It promotes restful sleep, and helps us to preserve our own space in crowds. Lepidolite aids in goal-setting and decision-making while neutralizing distractions.

Geology: Lepidolite is lilac colored mica containing lithium. It occurs in granite pegmatites associated with tourmaline and other minerals and forms as scaly aggregates, cleavable masses, or tabular crystals.

Localities: California, Maine, Madagascar, Brazil

About Stones: Lemon Chrysoprase

Astrological Sign: Libra, Aries

Chakra: Heart, Crown

Lore: Lemon Chrysoprase is an ideal aid for recovering from a long period of illness.

Geology: Lemon Chrysoprase is one of a family of siliceous nickeliferous magnesium carbonates. Gaspeite is another member of this family. The green color is due to the presence of high levels of nickel.

Chemical Composition: MgCO2

Hardness: 3.5-4.0

Locality: Yerilla, Western Australia

About Stones: Leopardskin Jasper

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

Chakra: Solar Plexus

Lore: Leopardskin Jasper helps us deal with strenuous life situations calmly with awareness of our strength. Use it to fortify feelings of self-respect. Leopardskin Jasper is emotionally balancing.

Geology: Leopardskin jasper is a type of rhyolite which is sandy colored with glassy black inclusions. The term jasper is misleading. Rhyolite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of quartz, feldspar, and hornblende.

Locality: Mexico

About Stones: King Cobra Jasper

Astrological Sign: Leo

Chakra: Root, Sacral

Lore: King Cobra Jasper is considered to be a supreme nurturer, increasing feelings of contentment and promoting deep relaxation. When untidiness and inefficiency cause problems, King Cobra Jasper will support organizational skills to help restore order. This form of jasper is recommended for therapists and counselors and is believed to provide “ultimate protection.”

Geology: King Cobra Jasper is a variety of opaque micro-crystalline quartz distinguished by patchy, sometimes orbicular patterns in combinations of soft purples, greens and creams mixed with earthy browns, oranges and beiges.

Locality: India