{"product_id":"septarian-hearts","title":"Septarian Heart - 2.4-2.6 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Septarian Heart is a dark grey-brown stone split by vivid yellow veining that runs through it in a branching, cracked-open pattern. Those veins are wide and irregular, sometimes filling most of a face and sometimes threading thinly across it, so the contrast between the yellow and the surrounding matrix is what carries each piece. The polish is even, with slightly different levels of shine on the softer and harder minerals. This is a substantial Heart, filling a palm with real weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptarian is traditionally associated with protection and grounding, and its reputation leans on the way the material is assembled, with several minerals held in one body. That same composite structure gives it a settled reading in calm and stress relief rather than a defensive one. The pattern makes it a strong display stone and a frequent gift for people drawn to the geology as much as the association, though it needs a settled spot rather than a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Protection \u0026amp; Grounding\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Calm \u0026amp; Stress Relief\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Root, Sacral\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Taurus, Capricorn\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Ox, Dog\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Saturn\u003cbr\u003eElements: Earth\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 3.5-5\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Sedimentary Rock (Concretion)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Septarian\u003cbr\u003eForm: Heart\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 62-67 mm (2.4-2.6 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 179-226 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Sold by Single unit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeptarian, often sold under the trade name Dragon Stone for its cracked, scale-like appearance, is a sedimentary concretion rather than a single mineral, composed of calcite, aragonite, and limestone, often within a chalcedony shell, with a hardness ranging from 3.5 to 5 depending on which mineral a given area contains. It forms when mineral-rich mud gathers around an organic core on an ancient sea floor; as the resulting nodule dries and shrinks it cracks internally, and those cracks, called septa from the Latin for dividing wall, fill with yellow calcite and brown aragonite within a grey limestone matrix. The yellow comes from the calcite, the brown from aragonite and iron staining, and the grey from the surrounding limestone or shell, all of it unaltered natural mineral content. Concretions have long drawn human interest as curiosities and folk thunderstones, though the crystal-market use is a modern development. Madagascar is the primary source, with additional material from Utah, Morocco, England, New Zealand, and Canada. \u003cbr\u003e\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. \u003cem\u003eSeptarian is sensitive to acids and can be damaged by contact with household cleaning products or skincare products.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quasar Gems USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47721912893670,"sku":"MAD10133-AS-C3-I38","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/image_262639cf-4961-491f-b002-5b3dc6909953.png?v=1787149732","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/septarian-hearts","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}