Pietersite is a pseudomorph crocidolite-type asbestos variety of Riebeckite, formed by the brecciation of Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye and Jasper. In layman's terms, the earth worked to break up the structure of these two formations, then recombined and cemented them together with quartz. The end result is a fascinating gemstone with endlessly unique possibilities. It is said to have powerful metaphysical properties, assisting in meditation and often called the Tempest Stone (offering help during times of chaotic change). The color is blue/black and the mineral exhibits a chatoyant quality. It was discovered by Sid Pieters, Windhoek, Namibia, and is truly lovely. This mineral can be used to stimulate the pineal gland and to assist one during meditative states to experience visions and pre-cognitive thoughts. It aligns the energy centers of the body while providing grounding, not to the Earth, but to the etheric body; this rarity in grounding ability has facilitated travel throughout the spheres of existence, culminating in access to the akashic records. Pietersite has been said to contain the “keys to the kingdom of heaven”, dispelling illusion and assisting one in the recognition of the beauty of the soul. It exhibits energy conducive to the actualization of the loving characteristics of the “brotherhood” of humanity. It brings the potential of the individual to the perfection of the source of all being, stimulating dignified power and loving guidance. It promotes loyalty to the self and to the ultimate experience of life. It assists one in remaining open to experience, enabling the effect of an illuminated glory when one proceeds to “walk the stage of life”. It further allows one to see beyond the horizon or mirage, helping to support human courage, tenacity, and dauntless effort to both create and maintain beauty. Vibrates to the number 9. The density of one such piece was found be about 2.6 and the Moh’s hardness to be similar to that found for “tiger-eye”. Mr. Sid Pieters, the man who discovered the semi-precious stone Pietersite in 1962 while prospecting on a farm in Namibia. He came across a rather heavy small stone covered in white limestone. As he could not see what was in the stone, he took it back to his workshop in Windhoek, where he cut it open to discover the beautiful blue and gold colored patterns of the stone, which he later named after himself. He returned to the farm in Namibia where he began mining the stone, but after a short period of time, due to most of the material being stolen, he abandoned the mine. In the meantime however, he registered the find in the mineral records of Britain, and it was published in 1964 as Pietersite. Pietersite is one of the foremost stones used in jewelry and ornamental pieces worldwide, as it is a very hard and tough stone lasting for many years. |
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Pieterste is made up of Jasper, Hawkeye, and Tigereye. It comes naturally out of the earth that way. The incredible chatoyancy makes each stone look alive! The combination of the 3 different kinds of stones makes each piece unique. |
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