Stichtite bracelet Australia AA (9.5-10.5mm balls)

In 1910, stichtite was described by mineralogist William Frederick Petterd (1849-1910), who named it after Australian Robert C. Sicht (1857-1922). Mr. Sicht was the director of the Mount Lyelle Mining and Railway Company, a mining company in Tasmania. From 1893 to 1994, this company, more commonly known as Mount Lyell, was the main copper mining company on the west coast, based in Queenstown, Tasmania. Stichtite was discovered during the operation of this mine.

Stichtite is a mineral species of the carbonate group and the hydrated carbonate subgroup, containing traces of iron. It is a hydroxylated carbonate (with hydrated magnesium and copper) belonging to the hydrotalcite group. This stone is purple or lilac in color and has opaque waxy layers, occurring in aggregates of micaceous scales or fibers. It occurs in serpentine rocks, in which case it is called stichtite on serpentine, also known as atlantisite or tasmanite.

The discovery of stichtite is extremely recent, and there are no legends or myths surrounding it. Furthermore, this stone is very fragile. Indeed, stichtite has a hardness of 1 to 3 on the Mohs scale. It is also very brittle. For comparison, diamonds have the highest hardness, at 10 on the same scale. Furthermore, it has a pearly, resinous, and oily luster.

Stichtite is of metamorphic origin. Metamorphic rocks are formed during the transformation of sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rocks into solid form. These transformations take place over a long period of time due to changes in pressure, temperature, or water content.

The main deposits are located in Australia, Brazil and Canada.

Stichtite is a calming stone. It helps combat buried fears, anxieties, and sorrows. It provides the comfort needed when a loved one is lost, whether through death or a breakup. It gives the strength to put things into perspective and mourn the loss.

When dealing with blockages related to past traumas, stichtite facilitates their understanding and resolution. It thus gives the strength to move forward, and sometimes even to start from scratch. It provides the solution and the way to be able to get rid of all suffering. It works on accumulated memories and guilt.

Stichtite frees one from material possessions. Its wearer is no longer obsessed with acquiring things and refocuses on the well-being of the mind. For example, they learn to reconnect with nature and its elements. They are able to recharge their batteries through contact with trees or the earth. They become more zen and serene.

This serenity fosters his openness to others and his desire to know and help people. He will develop empathy, compassion, and understanding. He enjoys listening and helping others. He becomes more approachable and sincere.