Collection: Pinolite

Pinolite Or pinolith owes its name to magnesite inclusions shaped like pine cones or pinions. Indeed, the word “pinolith” literally translates to “pine stone”.

This stone is actually a metamorphic rock composed of magnesite in the form of white crystals, graphite and gray dolomite. For the record, a metamorphic rock is a rock that has undergone a mineralogical and structural transformation following an increase in temperature and pressure (source futura-sciences.com).

Magnesite is a white porous mineral. This stone was named thus because of its chemical composition: magnesium and its place of discovery: Magnesia in Greece.

Graphite is a friable black mineral used for millennia for writing (Indian ink, lead pencil).

Gray dolomite is a mineral extracted from a sedimentary rock, composed of double carbonate of magnesium and calcium.

The combination of these minerals in the form of white crystals in a matrix of black graphite and gray dolomite is very successful in lithotherapy. Many pieces of jewelry are thus created such as cabochons, rings or pendants.

Polishing this astonishing stone reveals natural patterns of dazzling beauty. Each stone is completely unique.

There is no legend, no myth concerning this stone, because its discovery is relatively recent. Indeed, it took place in 1873, in Austria. However, some specialists say that this stone was widely exploited during the Second World War because of its high manganese content.

Pinolite has a hardness of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, making it a relatively fragile stone. For comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, 10, on this same scale.

The deposits are located in Austria and Spain.

In Lithotherapy, pinolite is a calming stone. It reduces feelings of anxiety, anguish and the fear of loneliness. It restores serenity and inner peace.

This stone is recommended for channeling anger and excessive emotions. It facilitates forgiveness and reduces resentment. Indeed, it transforms the mind, softens the inner violence of certain emotions. It avoids withdrawal into oneself and creates openness towards others.

Stone of personal freedom, it gives the impetus to take charge of oneself. It provides mental strength, which allows you to overcome life's difficulties. It helps to put things into perspective and show optimism. In case of failure, it gives the motivation to start again.

It is also indicated for connecting with one's inner self. It will cause the release of blockages caused by buried trauma. Its wearer will be able to move forward, while forgetting the painful past and contemplating the future serenely.

On a spiritual level, its virtues facilitate meditation and relaxation of the mind. This black and white stone balances yin and yang, masculine and feminine. It brings stability to the Aura. It allows the circulation of beautiful energy in the body.