Magnesite was first analyzed by German mathematician Karsten in 1808, and its name comes from its magnesium content and its origin in the Magnesia region of Greece.
This beautiful white stone is often dyed turquoise to be sold as imitation turquoise, but it possesses a serene, gentle energy that stands on its own, rivaling that of real turquoise.
Spiritual Benefits:
Stress Relief and Relaxation
Magnesite's most well-known benefit is its ability to calm and relax the mind, making it a "remedy for all worries." Its delicate veining resembles an ink painting, with a soft glow that evokes the tranquil peace of a moonlit lakeside breeze, effortlessly dissolving tension and stress. When held during meditation, it enhances relaxation and helps guide you into deep peace.
Mental Purification and Clearing Away Distractions
The white surface of Magnesite is like a blank slate, allowing even the subtlest markings to appear. It enables you to clearly see your own distracting thoughts, desires, or unwanted mental patterns and gently dissolves them with its soothing energy, gradually cleansing the mind. This process leads to spiritual purification and helps you face your true self, even your inner shadow.
Opening the Crown Chakra
Magnesite corresponds to the crown chakra, purifying, balancing, and opening this energy center to help you receive higher spiritual messages. Its energy can also extend down to the third eye chakra, enhancing spiritual vision and providing clarity for visualizations and intuitive insights.
Important Purchasing Note:
Magnesite is visually similar to another mineral called Howlite. Though they look nearly identical, they are entirely different stones with distinct compositions. Be careful not to confuse the two if you are specifically seeking Howlite.
Quality Guarantee
This product has been authenticated by the our team as genuine Magnesite, not Howlite. This batch exhibits slight silicification, resulting in a density of 2.94, slightly lower than the usual 3.0-3.1 due to the inclusion of lower-density quartz. Its hardness is 5, slightly higher than typical Magnesite (4-4.5), also due to the quartz content. These qualities make this batch of Magnesite more durable and lustrous, as the silicification improves its polish and resistance to damage, making it a stunning and low-maintenance healing stone.
Care Instructions:
1. Standard Magnesite can tolerate sunlight but should not be exposed to water, as it may dissolve slightly.
2. Though it appears hard, Magnesite has low hardness and poor toughness, so avoid dropping it or storing it with other stones.
*This batch, due to slight silicification, is more resistant to the issues mentioned above.*
Product Specifications:
Each pack includes 1-2 pieces, 2-3 cm each, with a total weight of 40g ± 5g.
Magnesite Profile
Family: Carbonate Minerals - Calcite Group
Crystal System: Trigonal
Chemical Formula: MgCO₃
Mohs Hardness: 3.5-4.5
Luster: Dull to vitreous
Fracture: Granular or uneven
Optical Properties: Uniaxial (-)
Transparency: Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index: n ω = 1.508–1.510, n ε = 1.700
Birefringence: 0.191
Density: 3.0-3.2 (can drop to 2.80 with higher silicification)
Fluorescence: None to moderate blue-white or yellow-white under longwave UV
Pleochroism: None
Associated Chakras: Crown (primary), Third Eye, some say Heart
Associated Zodiac Sign: Aries
Associated Element: Wind
Origin: China
