Atlantisite Stichtite 12 Round - 15-16 Inch

Atlantisite Stichtite 12 Round - 15-16 InchStichtite is a mineral, a carbonate of chromium and magnesium. Its color ranges from pink through lilac to a rich purple color. Discovered in 1910 on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia, it was first recognized by A. S. Wesley a former chief chemist with the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, it was named after Robert Carl Sticht the manager of the mine. The only commercial mine for stichtite serpentine is located on Stichtite Hill.

Zachery-processed turquoise has similar gemological properties to untreated turquoise

Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster

It is believed that Ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistador’s gift from Bolivia to the Spanish Queen

as well as some occurrences of dark gray

Perfect for gift giving or keep for yourself

allowing you to deal with negative thinking

Yellow Jade is a magnesium iron phyllosilicate and may contain other elements including chromium

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

The stone was first discovered in Sweden in the 1830s

” It is one of the most sought-after minerals among gem and mineral collectors

It is frequently fluorescent under ultraviolet light

Fossils are believed to reduce stress