sedimentary
Worry Stone
Weathered Quartzite or Sandstone
Hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, brown to reddish-brown color, dull to sub-vitreous luster, fine-grained crystal structure, smooth and tactile texture from water or human tumbling.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, brown to reddish-brown color, dull to sub-vitreous luster, fine-grained crystal structure, smooth and tactile texture from water or human tumbling.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the lithification of sand-sized mineral particles or quartz grains over millions of years, often further shaped by natural river tumbling or artificial polishing.
Uses & applications
Commonly used as a tactile meditation or relaxation tool, in jewelry, and as a pocket-sized polished stone for collectors.
Geological facts
Worry stones have been used across various ancient cultures including in ancient Greece, Tibet, and Ireland for soothing anxiety through repetitive thumb rubbing.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its flattened, oval shape with a smooth indentation in the center, typically found along riverbeds or purchased in metaphysical shops.
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