{"title":"rough moonstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur raw natural moonstone: raw pieces, pebbles, collector's items. Stone of intuition with iridescent reflections, fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peristerite-labradorite-blanche-inde-a-pierre-brute","title":"Peristerite (white labradorite) India A (rough stone)","description":"\u003cp\u003e PERI-B-01\u003cbr\u003e Origin: India\u003cbr\u003e Grade: A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBetween 20 and 50mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Between 25 and 40g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e A = good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eRaw white labradorite or peristerite stone weighing 25-40g.\u003cbr\u003e Sold individually.\u003cbr\u003e Also called rainbow moonstone.\u003cbr\u003e Shapes and colors can vary from stone to stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Peristerite is a stone with a great deal of controversy surrounding its name. Indeed, it is commercially called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“white labradorite”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOr\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Rainbow moonstone”\u003c\/strong\u003e . However, these are not the same stones. They are often confused because they belong to the feldspar group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs a reminder, feldspar is the most abundant mineral group in the Earth's crust, making up more than 50%. It is part of the composition of many rocks of volcanic, igneous or metamorphic origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, mineralogically speaking, peristerite is quite different from moonstone. Chemically and visually, they do not have the same characteristics, although they share some similar properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Thus, there are no legends specific to peristerite. In fact, legends and myths mainly concern moonstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePeristerite is a mixture of albite and oligoclase composed of sodium and calcium aluminosilicate. This variety of albite exhibits a peristerescence effect (a shimmering effect beneath the surface of the stone): these are iridescences caused by the interplay of light in alternating very thin layers of albite and oligoclase. These iridescences are also called the 'Schiller effect': they present a blue, mirror-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Peristerite forms in igneous rocks, magmatic rocks, mainly in pegmatites (magmatic rocks with large crystals), but also in metamorphic rocks and in hydrothermal veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This stone has a hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale (for example, diamond has a maximum hardness of 10 on the same scale). Peristerite has a triclinic crystal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The main deposits are located in India, Canada, the United States, Mexico, China, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePeristerite is an ideal stone for regaining self-assurance and confidence. It helps one become aware of their true worth. It reduces indecisiveness and develops intuition. It allows one to move forward in life and overcome difficulties. Furthermore, it eliminates doubts and fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This stone is gentle and soothing. It brings serenity and peace. By restoring self-esteem, this stone allows one to look to the future with optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This stone provides vitality and energy. It significantly reduces feelings of fatigue and mental strain. It opens one to communication, compassion, and empathy. It encourages altruism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePeristerite is also a protective stone against negative energies. It is even recommended for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone involved in helping and listening to others. It helps to shield them from harmful influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This stone is also recommended for people experiencing difficulties in their relationships. It encourages calm and reasoned discussion, without shouting or insults. It releases tension and opens up constructive dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Peristeritis helps overcome negative emotions such as stress, sadness, and pessimism. It combats past traumas and helps overcome certain blockages such as fear of abandonment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Boite à Cailloux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48791471030620,"sku":"PERI-B-01","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/8577\/6732\/files\/peristerite-labradorite-blanche-inde-a-pierre-brute-5771819.jpg?v=1779716236"},{"product_id":"pointe-pierre-de-lune-adulaire-inde-semi-polie-a","title":"Semi polished amethyst point Brazil","description":"AMEPB-01\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Brazil\u003cbr\u003e Grade: A+ \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"PBMainTxt\u0026gt;Découvrez les propriétés de notre Pointe d'améthyste Uruguay - 230g - 8,5cm x 6cm\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\" rgb bold color:=\"\" font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Between 10 and 15cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Between 100 and 200g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Brazil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e A+ = high\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Semi polished Brazilian amethyst point of 10-15cm.\u003cbr\u003e Sold individually.\u003cbr\u003e Shapes and colors may vary from one stone to another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t \u003cli\u003eFor thousands of years, amethyst has been widely used in goldsmithing. This stone goes very well with gold. Moreover, for many years, amethyst had the same value as diamonds. Then, a very large quantity of amethysts were discovered in South America, which greatly reduced their value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In ancient Egypt, this stone was used to carve seals and amulets. The soldiers wore them so as not to be afraid. She also had the power to make rain fall during droughts.\u003cbr\u003e But the name of this fine stone is of Greek origin. Methystos means drunkenness and the prefix “a” indicates suppression. Amethyst is therefore linked to sobriety. Several legends tell of the origin of amethyst, but the best known are those of Amethystos.\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cbr\u003eIn Greek mythology, Dionysus, god of wine and drunkenness, is a god renowned for his excess and madness. One day, he fell madly in love with Amethystos, a young nymph. He strongly desired her and began to court her. But Amethystos wanted to remain chaste and refused Dionysus' advances. Amethystos turned to Artemis, goddess of the hunt, for help. Artemis decided to protect her and transformed her into a white crystal statue. Mad with rage and humiliation, Dionysus threw wine on the precious statue and it began to take on an intense and pure purple color. \u003cbr\u003eAnother version of this legend says that Dionysus, following several humiliations at the hands of humans, decided to take revenge. He threw tigers at humans. The first meeting was with Amethystos, a beautiful and gentle young woman. Then Artemis, goddess of the hunt, transformed her into a statue of white quartz in order to protect her from the wrath of Dionysus. Regretting his outburst of violence, he poured wine on the statue as a sign of offering. The statue then took on a magnificent purple hue.\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cbr\u003eIn Christianity, amethyst was the symbol of purity and humility, because Joseph gave one to Mary. This stone also represents love. Indeed, Saint Valentine, the priest at the origin of the lovers' festival, always wore a magnificent amethyst around his neck. Among Christians, amethyst also represents the symbol of fidelity. Indeed, the Vatican bishops all wear a ring with an amethyst, signifying their dedication to the church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At the time of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci used it to suppress his negative thoughts and allow him to boost his creative intelligence. He noted this use of amethyst in one of his precious notebooks. \u003cbr\u003eIn the past, among nobles, amethyst chalices were used to combat attempted poisoning at banquets. Or it happened that the wine was poured into amethyst cups. This accentuated the color of the wine and allowed the guest to replace the wine with water as the guest became drunk. This explanation helps to understand why amethyst is known to fight against drunkenness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The main deposits are located in Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Malawi, Madagascar, Australia and Zambia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Lithotherapy, amethyst is renowned for its soothing qualities by stimulating positive energies. Nowadays, stress, anxiety and fear are often felt emotions. In order to fight against their negative waves, wearing an amethyst helps calm the mind. It provides positive energy and develops creativity, imagination and concentration.\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cbr\u003eAnother quality of amethyst is to relieve the pain of the loss of a loved one, whether in the event of death or simply a breakup. It helps one accept separation and provides the strength needed to continue moving forward in life. It calms anger and sadness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For people in a state of intense sadness or prone to constantly rehashing the same thoughts, this stone provides calm to their mind and stops all these negative ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Amethyst is ideal for meditation and causes better open-mindedness. It allows you to have quality sleep, promotes dreams, intuition and develops positive energy. It is a stone suitable for people who have to make big decisions, negotiate or speak in public. It is ideal for developing creation and inventiveness.\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cbr\u003eIt is also known to have benefits for people suffering from addictions such as alcoholism and smoking. It gives courage and strength to detoxify from these harmful substances.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Boite à Cailloux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128468087132,"sku":"PDLAPB-01","price":25.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/8577\/6732\/files\/pointe-pierre-de-lune-adulaire-inde-semi-polie-a-1007661.jpg?v=1779713651"},{"product_id":"pointe-quartz-bleu-ou-aventurine-bleue-bresil-semi-polie-a","title":"Semi polished amethyst point Brazil","description":"AMEPB-01\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Brazil\u003cbr\u003e Grade: A+ \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"PBMainTxt\u0026gt;Découvrez les propriétés de notre Pointe d'améthyste Uruguay - 230g - 8,5cm x 6cm\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\" rgb bold color:=\"\" font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Between 10 and 15cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Between 100 and 200g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Brazil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e A+ = high\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Semi polished Brazilian amethyst point of 10-15cm.\u003cbr\u003e Sold individually.\u003cbr\u003e Shapes and colors may vary from one stone to another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t \u003cli\u003eFor thousands of years, amethyst has been widely used in goldsmithing. This stone goes very well with gold. Moreover, for many years, amethyst had the same value as diamonds. Then, a very large quantity of amethysts were discovered in South America, which greatly reduced their value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In ancient Egypt, this stone was used to carve seals and amulets. The soldiers wore them so as not to be afraid. She also had the power to make rain fall during droughts.\u003cbr\u003e But the name of this fine stone is of Greek origin. Methystos means drunkenness and the prefix “a” indicates suppression. Amethyst is therefore linked to sobriety. Several legends tell of the origin of amethyst, but the best known are those of Amethystos.\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cbr\u003eIn Greek mythology, Dionysus, god of wine and drunkenness, is a god renowned for his excess and madness. One day, he fell madly in love with Amethystos, a young nymph. He strongly desired her and began to court her. But Amethystos wanted to remain chaste and refused Dionysus' advances. Amethystos turned to Artemis, goddess of the hunt, for help. Artemis decided to protect her and transformed her into a white crystal statue. Mad with rage and humiliation, Dionysus threw wine on the precious statue and it began to take on an intense and pure purple color. \u003cbr\u003eAnother version of this legend says that Dionysus, following several humiliations at the hands of humans, decided to take revenge. He threw tigers at humans. The first meeting was with Amethystos, a beautiful and gentle young woman. Then Artemis, goddess of the hunt, transformed her into a statue of white quartz in order to protect her from the wrath of Dionysus. Regretting his outburst of violence, he poured wine on the statue as a sign of offering. The statue then took on a magnificent purple hue.\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cbr\u003eIn Christianity, amethyst was the symbol of purity and humility, because Joseph gave one to Mary. This stone also represents love. Indeed, Saint Valentine, the priest at the origin of the lovers' festival, always wore a magnificent amethyst around his neck. Among Christians, amethyst also represents the symbol of fidelity. Indeed, the Vatican bishops all wear a ring with an amethyst, signifying their dedication to the church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At the time of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci used it to suppress his negative thoughts and allow him to boost his creative intelligence. He noted this use of amethyst in one of his precious notebooks. \u003cbr\u003eIn the past, among nobles, amethyst chalices were used to combat attempted poisoning at banquets. Or it happened that the wine was poured into amethyst cups. This accentuated the color of the wine and allowed the guest to replace the wine with water as the guest became drunk. This explanation helps to understand why amethyst is known to fight against drunkenness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The main deposits are located in Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Malawi, Madagascar, Australia and Zambia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Lithotherapy, amethyst is renowned for its soothing qualities by stimulating positive energies. Nowadays, stress, anxiety and fear are often felt emotions. In order to fight against their negative waves, wearing an amethyst helps calm the mind. It provides positive energy and develops creativity, imagination and concentration.\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cbr\u003eAnother quality of amethyst is to relieve the pain of the loss of a loved one, whether in the event of death or simply a breakup. It helps one accept separation and provides the strength needed to continue moving forward in life. It calms anger and sadness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For people in a state of intense sadness or prone to constantly rehashing the same thoughts, this stone provides calm to their mind and stops all these negative ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Amethyst is ideal for meditation and causes better open-mindedness. It allows you to have quality sleep, promotes dreams, intuition and develops positive energy. It is a stone suitable for people who have to make big decisions, negotiate or speak in public. It is ideal for developing creation and inventiveness.\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t \u003cbr\u003eIt is also known to have benefits for people suffering from addictions such as alcoholism and smoking. 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