Materials
Natural rock crystal and hematite (chips)
Weight
~250 g total (approximately 100 g rock crystal and 150 g hematite)
Origin
Brazil
Description
The set includes rock crystal and hematite chips, which are traditionally used in crystal tradition for the symbolic “cleansing” and “charging” of other crystals and jewelry. Hematite is an iron-containing mineral with a metallic sheen, while rock crystal is transparent quartz.
Symbolism
Rock crystal is traditionally associated with clarity and energy, and is considered a “charging” crystal. Hematite is associated with stability and grounding, and in tradition is considered a “discharging” mineral. Together, they symbolise balance.
Chakras
Root chakra (Muladhara)
Zodiac signs
Aries, Leo, Capricorn, Aquarius. Rock crystal is traditionally associated with all zodiac signs, hematite with Aries and Aquarius.
Element
Earth, Fire
How to use
Pour the chips into a decorative bowl or shell and place jewelry or other crystals on them, for example, overnight. The set can also be placed in a visible spot in a room as a symbolic accent of balance.
Set care
The chips can be rinsed under running water and dried thoroughly. In crystal tradition, they are also placed in moonlight, for example, on a windowsill during a full moon night.
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