Man Made - Cobalt or Manganese suspended in glass

Hardness: 5.5

Astrological sign of: Libra & Leo

Goldstone originated in the 17th century in Venice, Italy by the Miotti family. Persistent folklore describes goldstone as an accidental discovery by an unnamed Italian monastic order or medieval alchemists, but there is no pre-Miotti documentation to confirm this. Goldstone can be used to both clear and energize the chakras. It is used to dissipate fearfulness, to alleviate stress, and to increase vitality. It has been used to encourage independence, originality, and provide luck. It has been used by Native Americans on the medicine wheel to signify contact with the spirit guides.