Raw Minerals

Snowflake Obsidian rough

Snowflake Obsidian, with its beautiful characteristic black and white color, is a stone linked to purity, balance, and the equilibrium of body, mind, and spirit.

Its black and white color makes it an important stone useful for bringing balance and coherence to our lives.

Dimensions: variable

Stone of Centering and Change

Snowflake obsidian is an excellent aid and support for recognizing, first of all, and subsequently letting go of negative thoughts. By negative thoughts, I mean wrong thoughts and repetitive, deep-seated patterns that limit us. All this to promote rapid change. The stone works precisely on being centered, on feeling inner balance.

Another characteristic of the stone is that it brings to the surface everything that is held back and that, by doing so, causes stress and inner imbalance. Repressed emotions and thoughts are helped to emerge with extreme gentleness and in the most beneficial way for the person, let us not forget, after all, that we are talking about a stone linked to serenity and purity and that therefore could never cause harm.

Stone of Protection and Healing

It is also a wonderful stone of protection from physical and emotional harm, as it creates a shield against negativity by transforming and purifying negative vibrations within the environments in which we live. We can truly consider it as a “detergent” of negative energies, as it contributes to removing, as we said, not only negativity in the environment, but also that linked to one's own emotions, such as anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, envy, etc., strengthening emotional stability. This results in the ability to keep one's emotions in balance, avoiding “wild” mood swings that destabilize ourselves and those around us. Carrying or wearing Obsidian helps us to disperse those unkind thoughts that arise from within and reverberate outward into the world and onto the people who surround us.

It is very useful in all healing processes, as it helps to clarify the cause of the illness or disorder. In this way, it promotes subsequent improvement and makes us more receptive to the healing energies needed to create the right positive attitude in this regard.

Snowflake Obsidian and Physical Disorders

On a physical level, the stone acts on the vascular system, improving blood flow and working very well on veins and capillaries. The improvement of blood circulation will help warm the hands and feet of those who have them chronically cold. It also works on the skeletal system, on the skin, making it smooth, and supports the healing of wounds.

Mind and Emotions

On a mental and emotional level, it drives away fears of any kind and helps to release emotional blocks and traumas. It refines the mind and drives away stress. Furthermore, it is an excellent means to materialize and make ideas and projects tangible.

It also helps us to bring out and see our shadow sides in their true nature so that they can become part of our new self.

Bits of History and Legends

Snowflake obsidian chips and blades have been found in burial sites dating back to the Paleolithic. Over time, it was considered a stone that had the power to drive away demons. In the Middle Ages, it was used as an aid and support for magical rituals. Mayan Priests used mirrors made of this stone to predict the future. Shamans used it to come into contact with the spirit world. Every self-respecting wizard had an obsidian stone that allowed them to concentrate astral forces.

It is known as the Stone of Sobriety. Its properties and meaning are to increase your mental power.

It helps overcome mental weaknesses and controls negative thoughts, sadness, anxiety, and anger.

Dimensions: variable

The crystal is associated with the throat chakra, which plays an important role in communication, self-expression, and creativity.

The stone concentrates and aligns your energy with a higher power to guide you. It is a stone that gives strength in difficult and stressful situations.

Tiger's Eye rough

Tiger's Eye is a variety of quartz containing crocidolite inclusions. These fibers give the stone a special effect known as 'chatoyancy'.

Tiger's Eye has a strong connection with the sun and the solar plexus.

This stone warms, provides comfort and "burns" away negative influences. It has a revitalizing effect and makes you feel more energetic.

It supports digestive fire, gastrointestinal function, the eyes, the liver and the autonomic nervous system.

Dimensions: variable

Material: Tiger's Eye

Chakra: 1st Chakra

Benefits for the mind

Wearing tiger's eye consistently helps alleviate states of panic and anxiety. It is therefore perfect for those people who quickly fall victim to nervousness, no longer being able to see things with the right clarity.

Some benefits of tiger's eye for the mind are:

It provides mental clarity, thus helping you decide with greater determination which path to take.

The person wearing it will feel much more confident in themselves, full of strength.

Tiger's eye is also known as the "stone of willpower". For this reason, it aligns perfectly with the energy of the third chakra. The person wearing it realizes that they must take responsibility for their own actions.

It stimulates a sense of stability and practicality. It helps you become more responsive when the occasion calls for it.

Benefits for the body

Tiger's eye is believed to be able to relieve pain. By balancing the flow of energy, it gives the body a sense of relaxation that helps soothe the nerves. It is particularly useful for headaches and benefits the liver, stomach, intestines and spleen. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of respiratory tract problems, such as asthma, bronchitis and colds.

Benefits for the spirit

We hear so much about Kundalini, the coiled serpent at the base of the spine, the dormant divine energy on Muladhara (the first chakra). According to some, tiger's eye promotes the awakening of this energy. I would say rather that it can support a process of introspection and personal growth spanning many years. A mineral is certainly not enough to awaken divine energy, which, as it rises along Sushumna -the body's main energy channel, physically corresponding to the spine – leads to enlightenment.

Tiger's eye stimulates the deepest desires. And all in all, it is one of the best stones for meditation. Its golden reflections vibrate with the higher chakras and help you connect with the divine, experiencing a sense of unconditional love. Then desires will no longer seem unattainable, whether they are spiritual or material in nature. It is a stone that brings abundance in every sphere of life.

Raw Hawk's Eye 

Hawk's eye is a stone belonging to the mineral class of oxides and the quartz family. Its crystal system is trigonal, it has the chemical formula SiO2+Na2(Mg, Fe, Al)5, (Oh/Si4O11)2+P and a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, therefore a high hardness.

The color of hawk's eye ranges from blue-gray to dark blue on a black background, with a dull luster. It recalls the color of an eye, with wonderful wavy reflections of light that pass through the gem lengthwise, with a shimmer called "chatoyancy" due to the presence of asbestos fibers (crocidolite).

The name of this stone symbolizes the ability to see things from an aerial perspective, from a higher reality, just like the eyes of a hawk.

It is associated with the first and fifth chakras.

The main producing countries are South Africa and Australia.

According to ancient popular superstitions, hawk's eye protects the organ of sight but also helps to defend against the evil eye. Since antiquity, this gem has therefore been seen as an eye that watches over us, protects us from enemies and adversity, and gives us the serenity to face the difficulties of life.

It was a known stone in ancient Egypt, associated with the eye of Horus, used to operate at a vibrational level where the disease manifested and lead to healing.

Dimensions: variable

PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS

• It is a balancing stone for what is in excess;
• if used during meditation, it helps to have a general, detached, and clear view of events, just like that of the hawk's eyes and is excellent when difficult decisions need to be made. Allowing you to distance yourself from your feelings, it makes you decisive;
• it has a positive effect on the nervous system, alleviating anxiety, apprehension, and fear.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS

• it manages to act as a powerful painkiller if placed on the painful area;
• it reduces the hyperactivity of the hormonal glands and being strong it should be used for short periods, no more than one consecutive week, then reused as needed after an equal period of rest;
• it has a positive effect on vision;
• it helps the nervous system by alleviating stress and tremors.

Raw Mangano Calcite

Mangano Calcite has a powerful effect on the heart, both physically and emotionally.

It helps to address old pains and traumas and helps you to accept, love, and cherish yourself.

The stone literally and figuratively gives you breathing room, reducing worry and tension. It increases confidence in yourself and the future.

Size: variable

Origin: Peru

Color: Pink

Chakra: 4th chakra

Therapeutic Indications:

The energy of this stone is very gentle and creates a deep, intimate, and reassuring feeling.

It calms all emotional disturbances. It is an essential stone for managing and soothing all emotional disorders, as well as states of apprehension and agitation.

Because of its calming qualities, it is useful in cases of anxiety attacks or states of anguish.

Fun Fact:

Mangano Calcite is a pink calcite rich in manganese, which gives it the pink color typical of this stone. It can sometimes be confused with rhodochrosite, but what sets it apart is precisely the amount of manganese.

This is a natural product, so its color, shape, and size may vary and differ from the image shown.

Malachite symbolizes the strengthening of friendships and the enhancement of empathetic intuition.

It releases inhibitions and social awkwardness, allowing you to connect more easily with the people around you.

It is a stone associated with the feminine world.

Dimensions: variable

Malachite: description

Mineral class: carbonates.

Chemical formula: Cu2[(OH)2/CO3] + H2O + (Ca, Fe)

Malachite is a secondary copper carbonate that forms near the surface in copper deposits through the alteration of sulfides when exposed to air. It is a microcrystalline mineral, but it can also be fibrous, often occurring in kidney-shaped or efflorescent aggregates. It has an intense green color with alternating light and dark curved bands.

It has low hardness, is sensitive to heat, and effervesces when in contact with hydrochloric acid.

Element

Earth: the earth element relates to stability and well-being (peace, balance, fertility, money).

Chakra

Fourth chakra Anahata ("Heart")

Mythology

The name comes from the Greek malake, meaning "mallow," because it resembles the color of the plant's leaves.

Malachite is one of the minerals most frequently mentioned in myths and legends. It was considered the stone of paradise and represented sensuality, beauty, curiosity, aesthetic sense, and the musical arts. It has always been a symbol of the feminine figure and has been dedicated to a goddess in every culture: Hathor in Egypt; Aphrodite in Greece; Freya among the Celts in Europe.

In the Middle Ages, it was believed to relieve menstrual problems and facilitate childbirth, and was therefore known as the "midwife's stone."

It was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to prevent injuries: according to tradition, it breaks to warn the wearer of imminent danger.

Effect on the body

Malachite is excellent as an antispasmodic and calming agent. It relaxes the nervous system and helps relieve insomnia and depression. It is useful for menstrual pain and during childbirth.

It can help treat infections of the genital organs and sexual health problems. It has a detoxifying effect by stimulating liver function and promotes nervous and brain activity.

It has the property of absorbing pain and swelling, especially when combined with amethyst. It strengthens the heart and circulatory system and is particularly recommended for those with fragile capillaries. Due to its high copper content, it complements iron's role in red blood cell production and stimulates the regeneration of blood and tissues.

This is a natural product, so its color, shape, and size may vary and differ from the image shown.

Malachite symbolizes the strengthening of friendships and the enhancement of empathetic intuition.

It releases inhibitions and social awkwardness, making it easier to connect with the people around you.

It is a stone associated with the feminine world.

Dimensions: variable

Malachite: description

Mineral class: carbonates.

Chemical formula: Cu2[(OH)2/CO3] + H2O + (Ca, Fe)

Malachite is a secondary copper carbonate that forms near the surface in copper deposits through the alteration of sulfides exposed to air. It is a microcrystalline mineral, but it can also be fibrous, often occurring in kidney-shaped or efflorescent aggregates. It has an intense green color with alternating light and dark curved bands.

It has low hardness, is sensitive to heat, and effervesces when in contact with hydrochloric acid.

Element

Earth: the earth element relates to stability and well-being (peace, balance, fertility, money).

Chakra

Fourth chakra Anahata ("Heart")

Mythology

The name comes from the Greek malake, meaning "mallow," because it resembles the color of the plant's leaves.

Malachite is one of the minerals most frequently mentioned in myths and legends. It was considered the stone of paradise and represented sensuality, beauty, curiosity, aesthetic sense, and musical arts. It has long been a symbol of the feminine figure and has been dedicated to a goddess in all cultures: Hathor in Egypt; Aphrodite in Greece; and Freya among the Celts in Europe.

In the Middle Ages, it was believed to relieve menstrual problems and facilitate childbirth, and was therefore known as the "midwives' stone."

It was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to prevent injuries: according to tradition, it breaks to warn its wearer of imminent danger.

Effect on the body

Malachite is excellent as an antispasmodic and calming agent. It relaxes the nervous system and helps relieve insomnia and depression. It is useful for menstrual pain and during childbirth.

It may help treat genital tract infections and sexual health problems. It has a detoxifying effect by stimulating liver function and promotes nervous and brain activity.

It has the property of absorbing pain and swelling, especially when combined with amethyst. It strengthens the heart and circulatory system and is particularly recommended for those with fragile capillaries. Thanks to its high copper content, it complements the action of iron in red blood cell production and stimulates the regeneration of blood and tissues.

Magnetite on raw matrix

Magnetite allows us to refocus and strengthen our chakras, accelerates the self-healing process, and combats pain.

Excellent for back pain, lower back pain, and neuralgia.

It influences blood circulation, suppresses cramps, and brings warmth and well-being to our body. An excellent stone for magnetizing healers.

Dimensions: approx. 4/4.5 x 3 cm

Mineral class: oxides

Chemical formula: Fe3O4 + Al, Co, Cr, Ni, Ti, V

Magnetite is an oxide whose iron content is equal to 72% of its weight.

It has a granular appearance and occurs in shapeless black-gray masses with metallic reflections.

Element Earth: the earth element concerns the sphere of stability and well-being (peace, balance, fertility, money).

Chakra: First chakra Muladhara ("Root")

Mythology

The name derives from the city of Magnesia ad Sipylum, near Mount Sipylus in Asia Minor, where it was found in large quantities in the times of the ancient Greeks, who were already aware of the phenomenon of magnetism. Many other ancient civilizations knew of the existence of magnetite, such as the Assyrians and Egyptians, and used it therapeutically to treat neuralgia, cramps, and headaches.

Effect on the body

Magnetite is a healing stone used especially for joint pain, headaches, back pain, and wounds in general. It stimulates the body's energy starting from the sacral base along the spine and provides an immediate relaxing and revitalizing effect.

Effect on the psyche

Magnetite is a stone of attraction for friendship and love. Magnetite is used to overcome conflicts in relationships by promoting communication, and its main function is to calm anger.

It is linked to the Earth's magnetic field and therefore connects with the energies of the earth and gives a sense of belonging to the material reality of things: it is indicated for those who have their head in the clouds. It increases willpower and boosts self-esteem.