| Astrological Sign: Sagittarius |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Picasso stone can assist in the development of creative talents. It strengthens self-control, supporting serenity and pure thought. Use picasso stone to enhance common sense in matters of the heart and of the home. |
| Geology: Picasso stone is a type of marble which is a metamorphosed limestone of recrystalized dolomite or calcite. The color range includes a combination of black, brown, tan, yellow, and gray. |
| Locality: Mexico |
| Astrological Sign: Virgo, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius |
| Chakra: Heart, Solar Plexus |
| Lore:: Peridot, also known as olivine, helps to regulate physical and emotional life cycles. It allows detachment from outside influences and helps us live our own lives. Peridot also encourages us to admit mistakes and to forgive ourselves. |
| Geology: Peridot is formed in deep rock out of ultra-alkaline magma. Often brought to the surface during volcanic eruptions and found as an ‘olivine bomb’ embedded in volcanic rock. |
| Localities: Arizona, Hawaii |
| Astrological Sign: Leo |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Ocean Jasper contributes to healing the emotions and is a supreme nurturer reminding us to bring joy to others. It strengthens the mind and supports courage. |
| Geology: An orbicular jasper full of circles or orbs of contrasting colors, the green, pinkish and white patterns often contain tiny cavities lined with crystals. It is mined along the seacoast of Madagascar near Marovato. First documented in 1922 and then forgotten, ocean jasper was re-introduced at the 2000 Tucson Show. |
| Locality: Madagascar |
| Astrological Sign: Taurus |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Use nunderite to protect from discovery and to keep secrets. Nunderite increases ability in activities related to water and provides safety in water travel. Place on third eye to aid in remote viewing. |
| Geology: Nunderite combines andalusite, quartz and green epidote. |
| Locality: Nundle, New South Wales, Australia |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo, Taurus |
| Chakra: “All” |
| Lore: Kansas Pop Rocks, also called “Energy Stones,” are used for auric healing and chakra balancing. They generally have either smooth (female) or bumpy (male) surfaces. The two “sexes” may be used together or separately to balance or emphasize chosen polarities. Kansas Pop Rocks provide good grounding of high energy states. They are the same as “Boji” stones. |
| Geology: Kansas Pop Rocks are pyrite concretions. Bridging organic and inorganic worlds, they are crystallizations of pyrite over a nucleus of fossilized seashell. |
| Locality: Western Kansas |
| Astrological Sign: Libra |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Hemimorphite assists in self-transformation and personal evolution, fostering joyousness and creativity. It teaches us to take control of our own happiness and to reach our highest human potential. Used since ancient times, hemimorphite helps in the understanding and utilization of the powerful ancient healing techniques to maintain or regain health. |
| Geology: Hemimorphite is a hydrated zinc silicate. It forms transparent colorless crystals common in lead, zinc and silver deposits. It also occurs as blue botryoidal crusts. |
| Localities: New Jersey, China, Italy, Mexico |
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