igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
Chakra Stone Bracelet
Mixed Mineral Assembly (Scoria, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise/Howlite, Impression Jasper, Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, Red Jasper)
Hardness varies (3 to 7 Mohs); various colors (black, purple, blue, green, gold, orange, red); lusters include dull, vitreous, and chatoyant; textures range from vesicular/porous to smooth and polished.
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Physical properties
Hardness varies (3 to 7 Mohs); various colors (black, purple, blue, green, gold, orange, red); lusters include dull, vitreous, and chatoyant; textures range from vesicular/porous to smooth and polished.
Formation & geological history
An assembly of different materials: Scoria (lava rock) is extrusive igneous; the others are formed through hydrothermal, metamorphic, and sedimentary processes across various geological periods globally.
Uses & applications
Jewelry, fashion accessory, and spiritual/meditative practices involving 'chakra' energy alignment.
Geological facts
Black beads are basaltic scoria (lava rock), featuring vesicles formed by trapped gas bubbles. Tiger's Eye exhibits chatoyancy (the cat's-eye effect) caused by the parallel growth of quartz crystals and altered amphibole fibers.
Field identification & locations
Identify by a combination of visual traits: the porous texture of lava rock, the chatoyancy of Tiger's Eye, and the distinct colors associated with specific minerals. Found in various retail markets.
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