Gold stone
Goldstone is a man-made material, often glass, with copper inclusions that give it a glittering appearance, resembling gold. Metaphysically, it's believed to enhance ambition, inspire positive energy, and aid in achieving goals, while geologically, it's formed through the controlled cooling of a glass mixture containing copper.
Geological Properties:
- Man-made: Goldstone is not a naturally occurring gemstone; it's produced by melting silica (sand) with copper oxides and other minerals.
- Copper Inclusions: The copper particles, which are usually copper metal, are added to the glass mixture during the melting process.
- Controlled Cooling: The mixture is then slowly cooled, allowing the copper particles to crystallize and create the shimmering effect.
- Various Colors: Goldstone can be blue (containing cobalt or manganese), green (containing chromium), or red-brown (containing copper).
Metaphysical Properties:
- Ambition and Drive: Goldstone is considered a stone of ambition, encouraging positive energy and helping individuals focus on their goals.
- Positive Attitude and Confidence: It's believed to foster a positive attitude and boost confidence, making it easier to navigate challenges and achieve success.
- Healing and Protection: Some believe it promotes vitality and can aid in reducing stomach tension and joint pain, while others consider it a protective stone.
- Chakra Association: Different colors of goldstone are associated with different chakras: red with the root chakra, blue with the heart and crown chakras, and coppery-blue with the third eye chakra.
- Spiritual Growth: It's also thought to enhance spiritual awareness, intuition, and aid in self-discovery.
