{"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\/products\/stichtite-hearts-30x30x15mm-0-5kg-bag","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}