{"title":"Stone Type - Stichtite","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"stichtite-tumbled","title":"Stichtite Tumbled Stone - 10-30 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Stichtite Tumbled Stones are chunky, hand-polished pieces in soft lilac to purple, some marbled with paler grey and green where the stone meets its host material. The surface carries the gentle, slightly waxy lustre typical of this soft mineral, and each stone sits smoothly in the palm or pocket. Sold as single stones or in bulk by weight; the dish shown is for styling and is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStichtite is traditionally associated with transformation, gentle growth, and a grounded, open-hearted calm, and is commonly used to encourage emotional release and a settled sense of self. A tumbled stone like this is often carried through the day, held during meditation, or kept close as a soft, reassuring presence. Its quiet colour and easy palm feel make it a popular pocket and gifting piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed from natural material, each Stichtite Tumbled Stone differs in its depth of purple, its markings, and its exact shape and size, so every piece is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrimary Focus: Transformation \u0026amp; Growth\u003cbr\u003e\nSecondary Focus: Protection \u0026amp; Grounding\u003cbr\u003e\nChakra Association: Heart, Root\u003cbr\u003e\nZodiac Sign: Scorpio, Gemini\u003cbr\u003e\nChinese Zodiac: Snake, Horse\u003cbr\u003e\nRuling Planet: Saturn\u003cbr\u003e\nElements: Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 1.5-4 (Stichtite is very soft; any Serpentine matrix is harder)\u003cbr\u003e\nStone Family: Phyllosilicate (Serpentine)\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Natural Stichtite (Serpentine-associated)\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Tasmania (Australia), South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Tumbled Stone\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Size: 10-30 mm (0.4-1.2 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Weight: 100 g or 454 g (1 lb) bulk quantities\u003cbr\u003e\nListing: Single stone or bulk quantity as selected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStichtite is a soft chromium-bearing carbonate mineral whose lilac to purple colour comes from its chromium content. It characteristically forms within serpentine rock, and the combined purple-and-green material is widely traded as Atlantisite; for that reason it is grouped here with Serpentine, and its metaphysical associations are drawn from that family. Stichtite is notably soft, which is reflected in its gentle, slightly waxy polish. As a stone not held in the master data, the following are given as accepted general localities: the best-known material comes from Tasmania in Australia, with further deposits in South Africa and a small number of other localities worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStichtite is a very soft stone (Mohs approximately 1.5 to 2.5, softer than most tumbled stones), so it scratches and marks easily. Handle it gently, keep it away from harder stones and abrasive surfaces, and store it separately to protect the polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Single Stone (1 piece - approx 10 g)","offer_id":47561074966758,"sku":"240-10100-1PC-AS-B1-B7","price":7.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g (approx 6–10 stones)","offer_id":47561074999526,"sku":"240-10100-100G-AS-B1-B7","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g bulk quantity)","offer_id":47561075032294,"sku":"240-10100-1LB-AS-B1-B7","price":126.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/MAD10330-3_30663aa0-b1c4-4a1a-a0e3-e9368fa8d33c.png?v=1782965592"},{"product_id":"stichtite-palm-stones-pillow-shape-calibrated","title":"Stichtite Palm Stone - 1.75 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eStichtite Palm Stone is a smooth, polished flattened oval in rich lilac to purple tones, often threaded with darker grey-green matrix where the stone met its host rock during formation. Each Stichtite Palm Stone carries its own pattern of colour and matrix, and the gently rounded shape rests comfortably in the palm, warming quickly to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStichtite is traditionally associated with love and compassion, and it is commonly used to support emotional healing and personal transformation. A palm stone is meant to be held, so many people keep one close during quiet reflection or moments of change. Its soft purple colouring makes it a gentle, heartfelt gift for anyone moving through a period of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrimary Focus: Love \u0026amp; Compassion\u003cbr\u003e\nSecondary Focus: Transformation \u0026amp; Growth\u003cbr\u003e\nChakra Association: Heart, Crown\u003cbr\u003e\nZodiac Sign: Virgo\u003cbr\u003e\nChinese Zodiac: Snake, Horse\u003cbr\u003e\nRuling Planet: Saturn\u003cbr\u003e\nElements: Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 1.5-2\u003cbr\u003e\nStone Family: Carbonate\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Stichtite\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Palm Stone\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Size: 44 mm (1.75 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Weight: 40 g\u003cbr\u003e\nListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStichtite is a hydrated magnesium chromium carbonate, crystallizing in the trigonal system with a Mohs hardness of only 1.5-2, among the softest stones used ornamentally. Its lilac to rose-pink to purple colouring comes from chromium content within its structure, and it typically forms as fibrous to platy aggregates or crusts rather than large individual crystals, often found in close association with serpentine and chromite. First discovered in Tasmania in 1910 and formally recognized as a distinct mineral species in 1914, it is a genuinely rare mineral documented at only a small number of localities worldwide. When naturally intergrown with serpentine, the material is sold separately under the trade name Atlantisite. Primary sources include Tasmania, with additional documented occurrences in South Africa, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Zimbabwe, and India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding. \u003cem\u003eStichtite is very soft and can be softened or damaged by prolonged water exposure. Keep it dry and handle with care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46923505762534,"sku":"240-20100-AS-C2-A14","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/image_05bb043e-f7f7-453d-9df3-0476f8c0ae06.png?v=1788488719"},{"product_id":"stichtite-hearts-30x30x15mm-0-5kg-bag","title":"Stichtite Heart - 1-1.25 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stichtite Heart is a soft lilac to deep purple stone with a waxy, almost soapy surface quality quite unlike the glassy finish harder stones take. Paler and darker zones mottle through the body, and occasional green patches show where serpentine occurs alongside it. The Heart is small and light in the hand. Colour depth varies considerably from piece to piece, running from pale mauve through to a rich plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStichtite is traditionally associated with love and compassion, with a reputation built around emotional openness rather than protection. A secondary association with calm and stress relief supports that gentler reading. It is an uncommon material in retail, so it tends to be bought by people assembling a collection or specifically seeking it out rather than picked up casually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Love \u0026amp; Compassion\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Calm \u0026amp; Stress Relief\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Heart, Crown\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Virgo, Gemini\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Goat\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Venus\u003cbr\u003eElements: Air, Water\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 1.5-2\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Carbonate\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Stichtite\u003cbr\u003eForm: Heart\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 29-32 mm (1.1-1.2 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 11-21 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Sold by Single Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStichtite is a magnesium chromium carbonate hydroxide, trigonal in system, with a Mohs hardness of only 1.5 to 2, placing it among the very softest minerals worked for retail. The lilac to purple colouration comes from its chromium content, which is unusual: chromium more commonly produces green, as it does in emerald and fuchsite, and the purple here results from the specific carbonate structure the chromium sits within. Stichtite forms through the alteration of chromium-bearing serpentine, which is why the two are so often found intergrown, and material combining purple stichtite with green serpentine is traded as Atlantisite. The mineral was first described in Tasmania in 1910 and named after Robert Sticht, a metallurgist who managed the mine where it was identified. The material is natural and requires no treatment. Australia and South Africa are the principal sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46923525357798,"sku":"240-30120-AS-C2-E25","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/19b828f5-a6ce-41be-8b64-167dcce11988.png?v=1787445524"}],"url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/collections\/stone-type-stichtite.oembed","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}