Granite wire (larvikite) Norway GRADE A

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Origin: Norway
Grade: A

The first traces of larvikite date back to more than 295 million years BC, during the Permian period. The exact date of its discovery is unknown. The main deposits of this stone are located in the Larvik region of Norway, hence its name larvikite.

Waldemar Cristofer Brogger, a Norwegian geologist (1851 - 1940), first identified larvikite and described it in his work "The Eruptive Rocks of the Environs of Oslo" published in 1894.

Larvikite is an igneous rock composed mainly of feldspar. It is a mineral containing little quartz, but aluminum, sodium, potassium, calcium and silicon. It also contains augite and biotite.

Its formation takes place at a depth of 30 km and its crystallization occurs close to the surface in sub-volcanic areas.

All the elements constituting larvikite give it an opaque or translucent appearance, shades varying from light blue to dark blue, black reflections, steel gray or even silvery bronze. It has a hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale.

Larvikite is famous for being the basis for the construction of Oslo. It has often been used as a solid material in construction. It has been very often used in the manufacture of ornamental objects, tombstones, slabs and in the construction of facades.

It is found in large quantities in Oslo. It was also recognized as Norway's national stone in 2007. It is found under other names such as "blue granite", "royal blue pearl granite", "black moonstone" or "bird granite".

Larvikite is a stone present on the facades of many monuments and buildings, sometimes even inside as an ornament. It is visible at the UN headquarters in New York, on the mosque of the Sultanate of Brunei, etc.

As an anecdote, the bust of the famous anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl (1914 - 2002), known for his raft expedition between the coasts of South America and Polynesia, was decorated with larvikite. It is currently exhibited at the Casa Chacona Museum in Tenerife.

In conclusion, this magnificent rock is widely used in the construction of buildings. Nowadays, it is also used to make jewelry. Its reflections make it a special and unique stone.

The main deposits are in Norway. It can also be found in Canada, China, Madagascar, etc.

Larvikite is an excellent stone of protection. It absorbs negative energies around it and then eliminates them. It gives the possibility of accompanying a loved one in their suffering without being imbued with the malaise that they send back.

Coming from the depths of the Earth, it is also a formidable anchoring stone. It encourages one to find one's origins and bring consciousness back to the present moment. It allows one to set goals and achieve them. It develops realism and encourages introspection.

In states of intense fatigue or mental exhaustion, wearing a larvikite provides the strength to get through these blocking emotions. The wearer of this stone can then overcome them and find a certain serenity.

This stone is particularly recommended for hypersensitive people. It has soothing virtues, a role of shield against all kinds of evils and sorrows. It is very beneficial to them while providing them with beautiful qualities of analysis. It helps to better control one's emotions and fits of anger.

Larvikite promotes reflection, creativity and imagination. It is perfect for all artists, writers or anyone working in creation. It is also recommended for people working in social, medical or educational fields. Indeed, it develops the sense of listening, understanding and compassion. It allows you to adopt the right attitude in all circumstances.