Stichtite

Stichtite is a fairly rare and fascinating stone, both for its color and its properties.

đŸ”č General characteristics:

  • Color: Pink to purple, sometimes with green undertones when combined with serpentine.

  • Chemical composition: Hydrated magnesium chromium carbonate – formula: Mg₆Cr₂(CO₃)(OH)₁₆·4H₂O

  • Crystal system: Rhombohedral

  • Hardness (Mohs scale): 1.5 to 2 – very soft

  • Transparency: Opaque

  • Luster: Pearly to earthy

📍 Origin and deposits:

  • The most famous deposit is located in Tasmania (Australia) , notably in Zeehan .

  • They are also found in South Africa , Canada and Russia .

💎 Use:

  • In lithotherapy , stichtite is often used for meditation, energy healing or jewelry making (often combined with serpentine, forming the variety known as atlantasite ).

  • In collecting , it is a prized stone for its unusual color and its associations with other minerals.

đŸŒ± Properties in lithotherapy:

  • Emotional: Would help calm emotions, reduce stress and promote forgiveness.

  • Spirituality: Would stimulate the opening of the heart and the third eye, promoting intuition and spiritual elevation.

đŸ§Œ Maintenance:

  • Due to its tenderness, shocks and prolonged exposure to water should be avoided.

  • Gentle cleaning with a damp cloth, no salt or abrasive products.

  • Recharging possible in moonlight or on a quartz cluster.

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Stichtite is a hydroxyl carbonate and hydrated magnesium and copper and belongs to the hydrotalcite group. It usually contains iron impurities. It is a lilac or purple stone, with opaque waxy layers that occur massively in aggregates of scales or micaceous fibers. It appears in serpentine rocks, as an alteration product of chromite and serpentine.

It was discovered in 1910 in a mine in Tasmania and its name honors the miner Robert C. Sticht.

Main deposits : Tasmania, Canada and South Africa.

The Benefits : Stichtite is considered a highly protective stone and helps establish the true self and live in harmony with the soul itself. It promotes the process of becoming aware of the limits of beliefs and their effects on well-being.