This is a beautiful, high quality, Russian STAUROLITE crystal in matrix specimen. From the Keivy Mountains in Russia. Shown next to a US quarter coin for size comparison. The Staurolite crystals are a deep reddish brown, while the surrounding white-ish colored Muscovite Schist matrix has a subtle shimmery/sparkly quality to it that catches the light as you move the stone around in your hands. (Please note: It is natural for tiny pieces of the matrix to flake or shed off over time.)
Staurolite is a red brown to black nesosilicate mineral that is mostly opaque and is commonly found on a base of metamorphic rock. Staurolite is best known for its distinctive, cross-shaped penetration twins, where two rectangular crystals intersect each other to form a cross. Although Staurolite does form in single, non-twinned crystals, the twinned formation is much more prevalent. The name is derived from the Greek, stauros for cross and lithos for stone and referred to the common twinning.
ALL inclusions present come from 100% natural formations in the stone. Check out how it works with energy below.
It weighs about 1.1oz and measures approximately 1 7/8" inches long X 1 1/4" inches wide at the widest point X just under 3/8" inch thick/tall at the thickest point. Code-032223-13
Staurolite (AKA Fairy Cross or Fairy Stone) Staurolite is considered to be one of the best of traditional "Good Luck" stones and is used when trying to find lost objects.
It's a happy energy, and is felt to stimulate a support for a love of life as well as an enthusiasm and love for all of nature. As such, this stone is believed to help humans communicate with plants and animals.
Staurolite has long been used in rituals and ceremonies to boost the overall frequency and to attract positive energy and positive "magic." It is also considered as a good stone for Dream work.
In Crystal Healing, it's normally used for depression, stress reduction and to support the immune system, especially in fighting bacterial infections.
It's commonly used, along with amethyst, in medicine bags and grids when assisting people working on dealing with their addictions.
It associated with the Root Chakra and is a good grounding stone.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.
