Know the stones

1. Fluorite on Quartz: Sourced from China, Fluorite and Quartz are two different minerals, each with unique features and characteristics. While they may appear similar in the hues of white, pink, blue and green, there are many discerning characteristics. Of primary interest is the difference in hardness, and while fluorite scratches easily, quartz is tougher. A display that is both pleasing to the eye and fascinating to the mind, this stone with its hues and colours, is beautiful and valuable.

2. Pink Stilbite: Sourced from the northern part of India, Stilbite is not only beautiful to behold, it is known to possess various healing properties too. A detoxifier, this stone is also known to cure laryngitis and heal oral disorders too. A lustrous stone found in colours of white and pink, it is usually found in volcanic rocks and has been found in both Iceland and India. Yoga also believes in its healing powers, as this stone energizes the heart chakra.

3. Halfbreed Copper: With the phrase symbolizing a mix of copper and silver in their native conditions in the rock, the stone has a metallic luster. Sourced from Michigan, this particular rock is both unusual and rare, for it shows the deposit of copper over silver. While it is common to find rocks that have silver over copper, such a combination is striking and definitely a collector’s delight. For those who’d like to get a halfbreed copper stone, but at a lesser cost, do check our catalogues for options of silver over copper.

4. Pyrite: Sourced from Spain, this beautiful stone has multiple colours, shades and hues. With its physically appealing appearance, it also has many innate qualities that make it a treasure. Pyrite is known to be a protection stone, and can protect a person against varied negative energies. The belief that this stone can work at physical, mental and even ethereal levels, adds to its value. It is also known to improve memory and promote overall health and well-being.

5. Large Selenite:Brought to you all the way from Morocco is this beauty. The large selenite earns its name from its larger size. A stone known to calm and soothe the senses, it has powerful vibrations. This is often kept in many homes to ring in peace and tranquility as it brings in prosperity and wellbeing. Selenite is basically a crystallized version of Gypsum. This stone is often used by people practicing spiritual tasks, as it has the power to activate chakras.