Phosphosiderite bracelet Brazil AA (7-8mm balls)

Phosphosiderite has a very logical etymology, since it is the association of two names, “phospho” for phosphate and “siderit” which comes from the Greek “sideros” meaning “iron”.

Discovered in 1890, this stone is not classified as a precious stone, however, it remains quite rare. There are no legends or myths associated with this stone. Due to its recent discovery and its little reputation, we find very little information on this magnificent stone.

Phosphosiderite is almost always purple or mauve in color, but it can also be found in shades of green, red, pink or colorless. Sometimes it has slight yellow streaks that are much less pronounced than on turquoise.

In its raw form, it has an opaque appearance. However, it sometimes has a translucent appearance with a slightly glassy luster. It belongs to the group of purple stones just like lepidolite, amethyst, charoite, etc.

Its chemical composition includes hydrated iron phosphate. It has a hardness of 3.5 and 4 on the Mohs scale, which makes it a relatively fragile stone. For example, diamond has a hardness of 10, which is the maximum hardness on this same scale. It is part of the phosphate minerals such as turquoise, lazulite, monazite, etc.

Its crystal system is monoclinic. Phosphosiderite occurs as tabular crystals (tablet-like) or prismatic crystals.

Nowadays, phosphosiderite is mainly used in jewelry where it is often cut into cabochons for jewelry, such as rings, pendants, bracelets. This stone is found in lithotherapy, because it has excellent benefits and virtues.

The main deposits are located in Brazil, Argentina, China, Germany, Italy, etc.

Phosphosiderite is a stone particularly recommended in case of overwork. It helps to manage mental overload, to fight against stress and exhaustion. It releases negative emotions, such as anger, sadness, buried fears. Thus, it replaces them with positive emotions such as joy, happiness and well-being.

This stone allows you to work on yourself and overcome blockages linked to past traumas. It is a stone that gives the courage to move forward and have new projects. It encourages creativity, inventiveness and increases concentration. It develops imagination.

Phosphosiderite brings peace and serenity. It restores self-confidence and self-assurance. Its wearer will have better self-esteem. People filled with anger and hatred will find relief. They will feel compassion, empathy and learn to forgive.

This stone is an excellent stone of stability. It calms agitated thoughts at bedtime. It thus generates quality sleep, restorative and without nightmares. Simply place a phosphosiderite under the pillow. The person wakes up full of vitality and energy.