{"product_id":"south-african-stichtite-serpentine-sphere","title":"Stichtite \u0026 Serpentine Sphere | 234gms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth African Stichtite and Serpentine spheres offer an unusual combination of two contrasting minerals within a single polished piece. Purple Stichtite occurs naturally amongst green Serpentine, producing irregular areas, veins and patterns that can range from subtle lilac markings to stronger violet sections against olive and deeper green tones.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStichtite is a chromium-bearing magnesium carbonate mineral recognised for its characteristic purple colouring, while Serpentine refers to a group of magnesium-rich minerals commonly found in altered ultramafic rocks. Their natural association creates highly individual specimens, making these spheres particularly interesting for collectors seeking less common mineral combinations. Metaphysically, Stichtite is associated with compassion, emotional balance and gentle healing, while Serpentine is traditionally linked with grounding, renewal and growth. 💜💚✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eomes with Rosewood timber stand pictured\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚖️ Weight: 234gms  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: 5.8cm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌏 Source: South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔮 Stichtite: The Stone Of The Seeker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💚💙 Heart \u0026amp; Third Eye Chakras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautiful spheres from South Africa bring together purple Stichtite and contrasting green Serpentine, creating a distinctive combination of colour and natural patterning that varies wonderfully from piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStichtite appears throughout the Serpentine in lilac, mauve and deeper purple areas, forming irregular patches, veins and markings against shades of green. Some spheres may display larger concentrations of purple, while others allow the Serpentine to dominate, making every sphere completely individual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStichtite is a magnesium chromium carbonate hydroxide mineral, with chromium responsible for its characteristic pinkish-purple to violet colouring. It can form in association with Serpentine within chromium-rich, altered ultramafic rocks, creating the beautiful purple and green combination seen in these South African pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerpentine is actually the name given to a group of magnesium-rich minerals rather than a single mineral species. Its colouring commonly ranges through yellow-green, olive and deeper greens, providing a wonderful natural contrast against the purple Stichtite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolishing this material into a sphere is particularly effective, as there is no single viewing side. The relationship between the two minerals can be followed around the entire surface, revealing new areas of colour, pattern and mineral formation as the sphere is turned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysically, Stichtite is associated with compassion, emotional awareness and gentle healing, while Serpentine is traditionally connected with grounding, renewal and personal growth. Together they are often chosen for their calming and balancing symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith their unusual combination of purple and green and the natural variation between every piece, these South African Stichtite and Serpentine spheres are certainly not short on personality. 💜💚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67668922597600,"sku":null,"price":211.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/Stichtite_SerpentineSphere234gms1.jpg?v=1790907845","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/south-african-stichtite-serpentine-sphere","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}