Necklace with spinel, dioptase and obsidian heart gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stone Spinel, Dioptase, Obsidian

Metal Sterling silver 

Stone Colour Black (Spinel), Green (Dioptase), Black with silver glow (Obsidian)

Stone Shape Spherical and rondel (Spinel), spherical (Dioptase), heart (Obsidian)

StoneSize ~ 2mm and 3mm (Spinel), 2mm (Dioptase), 10mm x 9mm x 6mm (Obsidian)

Necklace Length ~ 41.5cm

STONE DETAILS

Spinel Spinel takes its name from the Latin word “spina” which means thorn/prickle, due to the barbed pints of its crystals which look like thorns. Spinel is a magnesium aluminum oxide mineral, which is characterized by the isometric crystal system and the hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale. Spinel can be found in different countries, including Brazil, Australia, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and the USA.

Dioptase The name Dioptase is derived from the Greek words “dia” and “optomai”, meaning “doubling” and “visible”, referring to the mineral’s two cleavage directions, which are visible inside crystals. It is a hydrous copper silicate mineral and it belongs to the category of cyclosilicates. Sometimes it can be found as inclusions within Quartz. It is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 5-5.5 on the Mohs scale. Dioptase can be found in many different parts of the world, including the USA, Chile, Argentina, Romania, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Obsidian The word Obsidian originates from Roman Obsius, who is accepted as being the one who first discovered and introduced obsidian from Ethiopia.  Obsidian is a volcanic mineral (natural volcanic glass), which is mainly composed of silicon dioxide and it derives from volcanic regions. As a “glass,” obsidian is chemically unstable. With the passage of time, obsidian begins to crystallize, but this process does not happen at a uniform rate throughout the rock. As a result, radial clusters of white or gray cristobalite crystals are formed within the obsidian. These specimens are referred to as “snowflake obsidian”. Obsidian is characterized by the hardness of 5.5- 6 on the Mohs scale and it usually has dark color with glassy texture. Obsidian can be found in many countries such as the USA, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iceland, Italy and Mexico. There are also some other types of Obsidian such as rainbow, which is more common in Mexico and snowflake, which is more common in Italy, Iceland and the USA.

STONE PROPERTIES

Spinel Spinel supports us in any difficult situation we may find ourselves, or challenges we come up against. It strengthens our ability to progress and find solutions to problems, giving us inspiration and enlightenment, hope and decisiveness. As well as that, this stone helps to strengthen and clarify the positive characteristics in our nature. It protects us from negative energies in our surroundings, and cleanses the aura. Finally, it is believed that Spinel calms and balances the nervous system. In the zodiac sphere, Spinel belongs to Aries, Leo and Scorpio.

Dioptase Dioptase is a powerful crystal for awakening within you loving compassion and healing trauma. It is strongly recommended for anyone struggling with emotional pain. Dioptase will teach you that vital lesson, along with life’s most important tool, patience. It is strongly connected to the upper heart chakra and can sooth the traumatised inner child. In the zodiac sphere Dioptase is related to the zodiac signs of Sagittarius, Scorpio and Virgo.

Obsidian Obsidian removes negative emotions, provides us with protection and brings to the fore our dormant spiritual powers. It joins the spirit to the body, removing any energy blockages and relieving stress. It is powerful tool in relaxing the Psyche, removing traces of past emotional traumas and allowing quiet meditation to calm emotions. In the zodiac sphere, Obsidian is attached to the zodiac signs of Virgo, Capricorn and Scorpio.