Physical Characteristics: Here is a brief description for each of the options. For more detailed information, please see another item made with each particular stone.
Options 1 and 2 = Amethyst, a member of the quartz family given the color by trace amounts of iron and aluminum with some form of irradiation.
Option 3 = Purple Goldstone, a man-made stone created from Quartz, glass, and usually copper. Lots of sparkles!
Option 4 = Lapis, a sodium aluminum silicate with sulfur, chlorine, hydroxyl and inclusions of pyrite and white calcite.
Option 5 = Onyx, a member of the Quartz (Chalcedony) family, often with parallel banding, though not in this piece. This heart is a solid black.
Option 6 = Rose Quartz, a pink colored Quartz.
Metaphysical Properties: Here is a brief description for each of the options. For more detailed information, please see another item made with each particular stone.
Options 1 and 2 = Amethyst is a stone of protection, cleansing, and royalty. Sometimes used for prosperity, and is said to be one of the breastplate stones of the High Priest of the Israelites.
Option 3 = Though Goldstone is man-made, some believe it can help with grounding, connecting with Mother Earth, creating harmony within, and calming chaos.
Option 4 = Lapis can be helpful to speak the truth as well as activating intellectual and psychic abilities and was used in ancient Egypt.
Option 5 = Onyx is a good grounding stone, and can be used for strength and protection. It can help inspire determination and self-mastery.
Option 6 = Rose Quartz is full of loving and gentle energy, helping to calm during chaos or stressfull situations. It also helps heal emotional wounds, and can be used to release toxins.
Please note: The picture changes according to the option chosen. They are all very similar weight and measurements. There is a ruler included in each picture to give you an idea of size. The option picture will show various views of the same piece for that option.