{"product_id":"stichtite-serpentine-sphere-south-africa","title":"Stichtite \u0026 Serpentine Sphere | 220gms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStichtite and Serpentine spheres from South Africa are distinctive for their naturally contrasting purple and green mineral patterns. Stichtite is a magnesium chromium carbonate hydroxide mineral, with chromium contributing to its characteristic lilac, mauve and violet colouring. It can occur alongside green Serpentine within altered chromium-rich rocks, producing striking combinations that vary considerably between individual specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Stichtite and Serpentine is particularly attractive in sphere form, where veins, patches and changing concentrations of the two minerals can be viewed across the entire surface. These spheres appeal to collectors of unusual mineral combinations as well as those drawn to their metaphysical symbolism. Stichtite is traditionally associated with compassion and emotional awareness, while Serpentine is connected with grounding, renewal and personal 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: 220gms  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: 5.7cm 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":67668927250656,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/Stichtite_SerpentineSphere220gms1.jpg?v=1790908186","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/stichtite-serpentine-sphere-south-africa","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}