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This stone has been called "Chinese Painting Stone," or "Chinese Picture Jasper," and many other names but it is technically a type of dendritic siltstone found in the Liuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang, China. These particular spheres are stunning with a slight green tinge and a plethora of Dendrites. They also contain more Jasper or Chalcedony than usual which is evidenced by their specific gravity and high gloss polish.
This piece weighs 436g and has a diameter of approximately 6cm.
The patterns and colours in this stone are dependent on the minerals in the area where it was formed. As the silt from ancient rivers and lakes settle, the water enriched with various minerals, manganese and iron and various other minerals and sometimes even volcanic ash, flow and trickle down the fissures or fractures, and bedding planes between layers of silt, limestone and other rock types. Dendritic Siltstones are formed in the same way jaspers are, generally without the silica.
Siltstone is found in many locations throughout the world, domestic customers may be familiar with some material from Western Australia known as Zebra Stone, Primordial Stone, Okapi Stone or Astronomite, - this material is a type of Siltstone or Mudstone.
The natural patterns are embedded permanently by heat and pressure and harden into rock over millions of years into what is actually petrified mud or siltstone. The formations making the pictures and patterns is referred to as dendrite (from Greek déndron, tree). Because of the treelike features, these dendritic mineral patterns are sometimes so amazing that they have often been mistaken for fossil plants. The colours and patters are completely natural. They have not been painted or etched. They have been sliced, shaped and polished. Many say they resemble Chinese paintings, however I believe it is the reverse, Chinese paintings imitate the beauty found in these stones.
With its tree-like pattern, Dendrites are considered a symbol for prosperity and expansion. It supports and stimulates growth, allowing one to absorb new skills and knowledge with a more proactive approach. Dendrites can be used as an amulet for business-oriented and creative ventures as working with the stone can increase motivation.
Dendritic Siltstone is also sometimes called a “stone of plentitude”. This stone can support one in deepening their connection to the earth and offer deep grounding energy, especially during times of difficulty. They help to create and sustain a tranquil and soothing environment and encourage one to enjoy each passing moment.
Siltstone helps one to stay grounded & be in the present moment. It opens the Earth connection & lower three chakras releasing negative energies & grounding them into the Earth. The Earth conduit also energises the body with clean pure energy. It balances yin & yang energy helping one release illusions or obstacles to deep soul connection & find their true soul essence. This stone invokes strength both masculine & feminine, it removes toxic energy associated with the imbalance of these energies realigning distorted polarities & restoring a healthy symmetry. Unifying these energies brings inner harmony, aligns energetic fields & helps one integrate all aspects of self to create a cohesive force of oneness within. Wearing Zebra Stone helps one to stay grounded, open & protected.
Siltstone teaches one to find strength in their vulnerability & not hide their true self from the world. It opens channels of self expression awakening lost, dormant or blocked parts of the soul & inner being. It guides one through the process of self exploration into the light of happiness & fulfillment. This removes the need to keep parts of the self separate or hidden & allows for a rapid increase in the bodies vibration helping to maintain the high vibrations of joy & happiness. As it raising vibrations it helps one to identify & dissolve the affects of toxic or negative energy & people.
It’s energy opens channels of communication both internal & external. The awakening of these channels is especially good for neutralising negative mind chatter as well as healing misunderstandings in love relationships & family connections. It helps heal & release emotional wounds while promoting love & forgiveness.
This Stone connects to all beings from all times, it is ancient & wise gifting the ability to communicate with all levels of life or energy. A powerful ally for all types of magic & manifestation, particularly Earth, plant & animal magic it has a strong connection to the void of ancient mystery & the Akashic records. This connection is excellent for channeling ancient magic, knowledge, wisdom & healing.
Spheres:-
The sphere is historically perfect and sacred: all points are within the same distance from the center and thus are a pure expression of unity and integrity. A crystal that is sculptured and polished as a sphere can be a strong energy conductor. Additionally, the sphere is our Earth's perfect form and shape, this form allows the crystal to radiate energy in all directions simultaneously. It is so powerful that it can be used in so many things, such as healing, the attraction of positive energy, as well as opening the 3rd chakra.
Due to the shape and perfect symmetry, the crystal sphere attains powerful energy that can be used in so many things and provides benefits in so many areas. Such as it can clean and heal any leaks in the auric field. Additionally, in times of stress, crystal spheres are excellent as "hand refrigeration devices." and their healing vibration is brought into the auric field that allows the energy fields to shift. Other notable benefits of crystal spheres are meditation, use for home because of its feng shui properties, serving as a decorative piece, and reducing great stress.
Thanks to its perfect symmetry, a crystal sphere releases positive energy in all directions to increase your space and self-resonance. The spherical shape helps also to clean out chaotic environments through the promotion of a flawless energy flow so that you can operate efficiently.
Crystal spheres are versatile, hence, they can be used in so many things. One of its notable uses is a stress reliever. You can relieve exponential tension in your body in times of stress. Your crystal sphere is a site of comfort rolls for certain areas of your body that feel tight, sorrowful, or energetically "blocked," which heals with light and reflexology motion.
In addition, crystal spheres are also used for meditation because it helps in calming your mind and emotion. It is also popular among women living alone, or with their families because they use them as a feng shui because the crystal sphere increases the space's vibration and promotes a happier environment. You can determine the energy you want to bring and schedule your crystal for this purpose.
A crystal sphere can also be used as a decoration because of its unique properties. This will transform your workplace, by putting it into a decorative glass the sphere will be able to promote creativity, increase your chance, bring money to a company or just clean up the room of negativity to create a better environment for the workplace. By doing so, you can place your desk with a crystal sphere and scheme your crystal to "crystal clear concentrate + clarity of mind." Once you have programmed your sphere to support your intention, it keeps you focused so that you can overcome your mental barriers.
Overall, a crystal sphere can be used in so many things, but one thing is for sure - it is a perfect crystal for healing and blocking out the negative energy in your life.