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Serpentine & Stichite Oval Drop Earrings

Serpentine & Stichite Oval Drop Earrings

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Stunning Tasmanian Serpentine & Stichite Oval Drop Earrings - Quality Gemstone Jewellery


Serpentine with Stichtite (Tasmanian) aka Atlantisite

Atlantisite cultivates harmony and is a useful stone for the workplace or environments to create a welcoming, happy space. Serpentine has an earthy, grounding energy and Stichtite protects against negativity.

Use Atlantisite to align the crown and heart chakras. Atlantisite is said to be linked to ancient civilisations Atlantis and Lemuria is an effective emotional healing stone.

 

Stichtite appears to form by reaction between serpentine and altered chromite, during addition of substantial fluid, either as separate H2O and CO2 phases, or as a mixed volatile phase. Stichtite is a mineral, a carbonate of chromium and magnesium; formula Mg6Cr2CO3(OH)16·4H2O. Its colour ranges from pink through lilac to a rich purple colour. Discovered in 1910 on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia, it was first recognised 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. This stone comes from Tasmania

Tasmanian serpentine and stichtite is a rare mineral combination known as Atlantisite, found exclusively on the west coast of Tasmania. It features vibrant green serpentine with purple stichtite veins and was discovered in 1910 near Zeehan. The stone is valued for its unique colors, and stichtite was named after metallurgist Robert Sticht, who managed the Mt Lyell Mine.  


Origin and discovery

  • Location: Tasmania's west coast, specifically at Mount Dundas. 
  • Discovery: Found in 1910 by railway workers making the Argyle Tunnel near Zeehan. 
  • Formation: Serpentine forms from the alteration of olivine-rich rocks, and stichtite is formed through the alteration of chromite in serpentine. 
  • Naming: The mineral was named after Robert Sticht, the manager of the nearby Mt Lyell Mine. 

Characteristics and uses

  • Appearance: A striking combination of green serpentine and purple stichtite. 
  • Nickname: Often called "Atlantisite". 
  • Uses:Jewelry: Used for making unique jewelry, such as pendants, rings, and necklaces. 
  • Crystal healing: Believed by some to promote inner peace, stability, and emotional awareness. 
  • Uniqueness: Each piece is unique due to the natural variations in color and pattern. 




Benefits of Wearing Gemstone Jewelry

  • They connect you to the earth. Our earth has many gifts that she shares with us, including her genuine gemstones. ...
  • They can bring you inner peace. ...
  • They are healing. ...
  • Gemstones are timeless and durable.

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