Pietersite Cabochon #121
approx. size 3.8cm H x 2.8cm W x .9cm D
Pietersite is a protection stone that can guard you against anything bad. It will protect you against negative psychic attacks, as well as attacks of the physical and emotional kind. This stone can inspire change in a positive way because it can stimulate transformation and inner sight.
Pietersite is a variety of Quartz, composed naturally of Tiger's Eye, Hawk's Eye and Jasper, and is characterized by an incredible chatoyancy and brilliance of life within the stone. Its dominant gold hues are contrasted with deep blue-black, grey and brown, as well as occasional clear areas.
Why is pietersite so expensive? This stone is very rare and only has two known localities, with only one of them still being active. This is because of the rarity and limited quantity of the stone making it highly valuable and expensive.