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Properties of Pietersite

Imagine a swirling vortex of color; deep blue, golds and red intertwine and produce bands of fibrous color. This is the nature of the gemstone pietersite. This rare and beautiful member of the quartz family is used both for jewelry and as a healing stone and personal power stone.
  1. Characteristics

    • A form of oxide quartz, pietersite contains mottled, swirling colors of gold, deep midnight blue, red, brown and white. When turned around in the light, pietersite changes color with a shimmering quality, called chatoyancy. Pietersite is sometimes called the tempest stone and eagle's eye.

    History

    • The stone was discovered in Namibia in 1962 by Sid Pieters. Pietersite is rare, found only in Africa and China.

    Uses at Home and Work

    • If you feel scattered and unorganized, you might try keeping pietersite around, at home or at work. Some people find that it helps them stay focused and keep things prioritized. Others believe it also helps if you need to move or change jobs on short notice. Pietersite is also considered a protective stone for traveling in bad weather.

    Healing Properties

    • Pietersite is used in healing practices to alleviate high blood pressure, gastrointestinal problems and muscle tension. Some practitioners also believe it helps the endocrine system, as well as the eyes. Pietersite is also used by some women to alleviate PMS and menopause symptoms. This gemstone is said to be excellent for improving memory. In chakra healing, it is used on the solar-plexus chakra.

    Metaphysical Properties

    • Pietersite is believed by some to build morale and self-esteem and to gain courage and a sense of accomplishment in creating things that are truly yours. It is a popular stone among artists and writers. Pietersite can be used during meditation to help with grounding, visions, intuition and journeying. Carrying a piece of pietersite is said to increase creativity.


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