Chiastolite, also known as The Cross Stone, is a brown variety of Andalusite that contains a black inclusions of Graphite that resemble a cross. As it was being metamorphosized the Graphite was pushed aside by crystal growth. It was first described by José Torrubia, a Franciscan priest and paleontologist, in 1754.
The name Chiastolite derives from the Greek chiastos meaning "cross marked".
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Chiastolite Cross Stone • 20.1 grams
Andalusite Chiastolite (Cross Stone)
- Tanjianshan Mine, Qinghai Province, China
- 20.1 grams ~ 29x27x10mm
- Natural; Polished
- 82100CS-20-8
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Metaphysical properties are for your enjoyment and are not to be taken as medical advice.
- Chakra: Root, Crown
- Astrological: Libra
- Number: 3, 4
- Emotional: Anxiety, Creativity, Depression, Harmony, Peace, Problem Solving, Stress
- Physical: Blood Flow, Bones, Teeth
- Spiritual: Akashic Records, Auric Field, Earth Connection, Healing Energy, Meditation, Past Life Recall, Psychic Protection, Ward Off Evil
Combine with Hackmanite, Cassiterite, Thulite, Datolite, Fuchsite, Muscovite or Variscite to enhance it's usefulness.