This is an unusual "Fairy Stone", AKA glacial concretion, from the Harricana River in Quebec, Canada. A great size to use in a crystal grid, sacred altar, or even as a pocket stone. It has been here charging with Synergy for 4+ years.
I have seen these sometimes called "Goddess Stones" recently. This specimen has not been sealed in any way - it has been left entirely natural. Because of this, there are faint traces of powdery sediment present on the surface of the stone. I think this one looks like a mother holding a child in her lap from some angles, or a fish if it's flipped horizontally. What do YOU see?
Fairy Stones are a kind of glacial concretion. This particular one is from the Harricana River in Quebec, Canada. The river's name means "River of the Biscuits" in the native tongue of the Algonquin tribe that make their home in the area. This funny name comes from these interesting fairy stones, which the natives thought resembled biscuits! Fairy Stones were thought to be good luck, bring prosperity and good health to their owner, and provide protection from negative energies or spirits. The biggest specimens were given a place of honor in the home and lovers often exchanged these funny looking rocks as tokens of their affection. Fairy Stones are made of fine sand and clay compressed and solidified by nature. The specific look and interesting shapes of this particular kind of Fairy Stone is a phenomenon unique to Northern Quebec! (Another kind, with different coloring/physical characteristics, has been discovered in Morocco.) Fairy Stones are often made up of clusters of spherical shapes or a single round piece. Sometimes you can see interesting and subtle lines on one face which are traces/tracks left by miniature worms or sometimes various organic remains which were fossilized thousands of years ago. Whether you are giving this unusual and unique specimen to a loved one OR keeping it for yourself, it is sure to be a special addition to your collection.
It weighs about 2.2oz and measures approximately 2 3/4" inches long X 1 3/4" inches wide (at the widest point) X just under 1/2" inch thick (at the thickest point). Code-051824-163
Fairy Stones AKA "Goddess Stones.” Fairy Stones are made of fine sand, clay, and calcium carbonate (basically, calcite) compressed and solidified by nature. Sometimes you can see interesting and subtle lines on one face which are traces/tracks left by miniature worms or sometimes various organic plant filaments left from ancient horsetails or algae. These are remains which were fossilized thousands of years ago. Because these traces are so common, it is thought that the presence of plant matter is a key factor to the specific shapes in these formations.
Fairy Stones from the Harricana River in Quebec - aka as "Goddess Stones", or "Pierres de fée" in French. These interesting specimens are a form of glacial concretion. The Harricana River's name means "River of the Biscuits" in the native tongue of the Algonquin tribe that make their home in the area.
The funny name of the river comes from these interesting fairy stones, which the natives thought resembled biscuits.
The specific look and interesting shapes of the Harricana River Fairy Stones are a phenomenon unique to Northern Quebec. These Fairy Stones are often flat in shape and made up of clusters of spherical shapes or a single round piece.
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.
