Stichtite Peru A (rolled stone)

In 1910, stichtite was described by mineralogist William Frederick Petterd (1849-1910) who named it after Australian Robert C. Sicht (1857-1922). Mr. Sicht was the director of the Mount Lyelle Mining and Railway Company, a mining company in Tasmania. From 1893 to 1994, this company, more commonly known as Mount Lyell, was the main copper mining company on the west coast, based in Queenstown, Tasmania. Stichtite was discovered during the operation of this mine.

Stichtite is a mineral species of the carbonate group and the subgroup of hydrated carbonates, with traces of iron. It is a hydroxylated carbonate (with hydrated magnesium and copper) belonging to the hydrotalcite group. This stone is purple or lilac in color, which has opaque waxy layers, occurring in aggregates of micaceous scales or fibers. It occurs in serpentine rocks, we then speak of stichtite on serpentine, also known as atlantisite or tasmanite.

The discovery of stichtite is extremely recent and there is no legend, no myth concerning it. Moreover, this stone is very fragile. Indeed, stichtite has a hardness of 1 to 3 on the Mohs scale. In addition, it is very brittle. For comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, 10 on this same scale. Furthermore, it has a pearly, resinous and oily luster.

Stichtite is of metamorphic origin. Metamorphic rocks are formed during the transformation of sedimentary, igneous or metamorphic rocks into solid form. These transformations take place over a long period of time due to changes in pressure, temperature or water content.

The main deposits are in Australia, Brazil and Canada.

Stichtite is a stone of appeasement. It helps to fight against buried fears, anxieties, and sorrows. It brings the necessary comfort during the loss of a loved one, whether following a death or a romantic breakup. It gives the strength to put things into perspective and mourn this loss.

When there are blockages related to past traumas, stichtite facilitates their understanding and resolution. It thus gives the strength to move forward, and sometimes even to start from scratch. It provides the solution and the way to be able to get rid of all the suffering. It works on accumulated memories and guilt.

Stichtite frees one from material possessions. Its wearer is no longer obsessed with acquiring things and refocuses on the well-being of the mind. For example, he learns to reconnect with nature and its elements. He manages to recharge his batteries through contact with trees or the earth. He becomes more zen and more serene.

This serenity promotes his openness towards others, his desire to know or help people. He will develop empathy, compassion and understanding. He enjoys listening and helping others. He becomes more approachable and more sincere.