Here we have an extraordinarily rare Colombianite crystal from the Valle del Cauca, near Cali, Colombia. Colombianite is a sacred stone of the indigenous Muisca tribes of Western Colombia. Natives call it “Piedra Rayo”, which means “Lightning Stone." It is considered to be a deeply sacred stone of Divine origin.  As the photos show (some with backlighting), it looks like a regular Black Tektite, but it is clear like glass when light is shined behind it, and may have a mild gray-lavender tint. As far as its composition, the most thorough study was done by the Geology Department at the University of Ljubljana in partnership with the Museum of Natural History (Slovenia), which concluded that it is a very old and well preserved Obsidian with Tektite forms (Pseudotektite). What is still inexplicable is how these stones have survived an incredible 30 million years (Obsidian is very unstable in nature and rarely exceeds a few million years). ABOUT THIS CRYSTAL This is a beautiful, and nicely sized, Colombianite from this collection. If you're familiar with Colombianite, then you know how it can be extremely challenging to find pieces of this size (20g+). This piece has a rounded and slightly flattened "saucer" formation with a nice lustrous sheen and mildly pitted markings throughout. What we're really impressed with is that for how thick and it is, it still passes light *incredibly* well (see Photos 1-2 and video). We would consider this a "First" or "A" Grade piece, rather than a "Museum Grade" piece as the pitted markings are not very deep or well-defined and it's not quite as lustrous as the higher grade pieces tend to be. However, it's still a great piece and a wonderful value. MEASUREMENTS Approx 3.25 cm x 2.75 cm x 1.75 cm Weight: 20g ABOUT GRADE *Please note, we've come up with these grades with our source for these stones to make it a little more clear in terms of how we price and what we offer. As quality can be subjective, we have done our best to come up with specific characteristics we look for when describing and categorizing these stones. Museum Grade - Specimens with round, ovular and saucer-like (or otherwise aesthetic) shapes, high luster, deep black color, consistent pitting and patterning, and superb translucency. First Grade or "A" Grade - Specimens that are well-formed but may have slight variations to their shape, high luster and rich black color, consistent pitting and patterning and excellent translucency. These specimens tend to be similar to Museum Grade, but may lack the level of luster or translucency, or may have irregular formations or patterning, with some smoother areas as well. "B" Grade - These specimens may have a slightly duller complexion, with less luster and more more of a charcoal gray hue, as opposed to deep pitch black. They may still have rounded or ovular formations, or they may have irregular shapes and forms. There is still an element of translucency that is often quite high, or it may be slightly less. They may have larger smooth areas where there is no pitting. "C" Grade - These specimens have irregular and sometimes fragmented formations and are often smooth, like seaglass. They may exhibit fractures or chipped areas. They still exhibit translucency that can range from high to low. ________________________________ ABOUT COLOMBIANITE Colombianite is a sacred Stone of the Colombian Indians from the Muisca tribes. Natives call it “Piedra Rayo”, which means “Lightning Stone," and it is considered to have a Divine origin. Healers use it for communication with the invisible. In cooperation with the Geology Department (University of Ljubljana) and Museum of Natural History, we performed an extensive comparison study between different types of Tektites. The conclusion was that it is a very old and well preserved Obsidian with Tektite forms (Pseudotektite). Interestingly, it has survived an incredible 30 million years (Obsidian is very unstable in nature and rarely exceeds a few million years).  These crystals hold an extremely high vibration that is comparable only to Saffordite (Cinamani Stone), though its energy is considered to be somewhat gentler and more subtle. Colombianite aids in "lighting the way" for those who are awakening to a spiritual path, opening the heart and awakening the senses. It helps to develop a relationship with our higher selves and our cosmic consciousness. It is an extremely useful crystal for those who are pursuing a path as a healer.

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