My favourite stones
Amber
Formula : C40H64O
Hardness : 2-2.5
Amber is a stone that develops positivity enormously. It stimulates the immune system and helps to fight fatigue. In medicine, it’s particularly indicated in the infections of the ENT sphere. In ancient times, the ancient Slavs likened amber to the petrified tears of God. Whoever wore amber on him was protected from all misfortunes.
Amethyst
Formula : Si O2
Hardness : 7
Amethyst is the stone of wisdom. It favours spiritual elevation, stimulates imagination, creativity and clarity of mind. It allows to fall asleep. Amethyst has a strong purifying power. Formerly, bishops carried a ring in amethyst.
Amazonite
Formula : KAlSi3O8
Hardness : 6 - 6.5
Rose Quartz is the stone of terderness. It promotes love and inner peace. Physically, the fine stone Amazonite balances mood swings, particularly depression or sadness.
Rose quartz
Formula : SiO2
Hardness : 7
Rose Quartz is the stone of love. It helps you to improve your self-esteem. Thanks to its moderating action on blood pressure, Rose Quartz strengthens the heart, protects the lungs and facilitates a soft and serene breathing.
Red jasper
Formula : Si O2
Hardness : 7
I found some beautiful pieces of red jasper in South Africa. I love the powerful, protective side of this stone. The joy of this assertive color.
Tiger eye
Formula : Si O2
Hardness : 7
Tiger’s Eye eliminates stress. It encourages positive thoughts and creativity. It gives self-confidence. In the antiquity, the Greek warriors carried it to have protection, strength and courage. It is composed of quartz and hematite, mineral which contains a lot of iron.
Rock crysral
Formula : Si O2
Hardness : 7
I love the purity of this mineral, with its many virtues, and how it can be paired with any color.
Orange carnelian
Formula : Si O2
Hardness : 7
A stone used since the dawn of time, I love its cheerful curves, perfect for meditation.
Sodalite
Formula : Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Hardness : 5.5 - 6
One of the four minerals that make up lapis lazuli. I love its deep blue, which stands out beautifully against a golden or silver background. A stone that brings relaxation and serenity, helping to restore inner balance.
Malachite
Formula: Cu2CO3(OH)2
Hardness: 3-4
Malachite is a stone of protection. In Antiquity, women in Egypt wore it around their necks to protect their pregnancies. Its energy chases negative thoughts away. For the Egyptians it was the stone of rebirth and eternal youth. Today malachite is used for its antioxidant properties in cosmetics.
Pyrite
Formula : FeS2
Hardness : 6 - 6.5
Pyrite comes from the Greek "pyros" meaning "fire", as it has the ability to produce sparks. Pyrite improves mental capacities such as memory and intellectual faculties. The stone enhances blood circulation and increases red blood cell count.
Lapilli
The small porous stones projected by erupting volcanoes contain a magnificent energy. I enjoy looking for them at the top of volcanoes, where they are the purest.
Lanscape jasper
Formula : Si O2
Hardness : 7
A hard stone with soft hues. Each rolled stone presents a dreamlike landscape. Endless opportunities to dream.
Rhodochrosite
Formula : MnCO3
Hardness : 4
A very gentle stone, for love and compassion. A mineral that also promotes calm and sleep.
Mookaite jasper
Formula : Si O2
Hardness : 7
A sacred stone for the aborigines of Australia, this stone fascinates me by the variety of its intermingled colors: red, green, yellow, white...