Pietersite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch feature_07272023 “Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness

“Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness

and the green color is caused by a reaction in the stone when the chrome is introduced to water

It forms when Quartz and Feldspar crystallize in radial aggregates within other silica-rich stones

second only to Quartz

Pietersite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch feature_07272023 “Butter” suggests qualities of smoothnessPietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light. It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white. Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye and Jasper and is believed to discharge negative energies and cleanse the aura.