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What are tektites and how to use them for healing Moldavite is probably the one Tektite you have heard most about the last few years. But there are so many other great Tektites that we use in healing! In this blog you will learn what tektites are, where they come from, the most popular tektites and how to use them in ‘crystal healing’ despite not being crystals.   Lets start at the beginning, what are Tektites? Tektites are natural forms of extraterrestrial glass and are silica-rich bodies, most of them to be thought to have ejected from meteorites during impact with the Earth, however currently we don’t know exactly how they are formed. Austrian geologist Franz Eduard Suess came up with the name Tektites, the name is derived from the Greek ‘Tektos’ meaning melted. They range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Besides being chronostratigraphic markers, tektites also have metaphysical properties which you will learn about later on. Most Tektites are black in appearance, with thin layers appearing transparent or yellowish brown. But their colour depends on the type of field they are found in. Moldavites for example are various shades of green in colour, while Libyan Desert glass is greenish yellow. The ages vary from 35.5 million to 750.000 years old and the hardness is classified 6-7 by the Mohs' scale. On earth we also have a few natural forms of silica-rich bodies such as Obsidian which is naturally formed volcanic glass but being an Earth Native we do not call them Tektites.   The most popular Tektites, their properties and how to use them Moldavite Moldavite Tektites are formed by high-velocity impact melts and landed on Earth 15 million years ago in the Czech Republic.  The only active deposits (strewn fields) at the moment are found in the Moldau River, the longest river in the Czech Republic. This contributes to its rarity and is one of the hardest healing stones to source.  Known as the ‘The stone of transformation’ Moldavite is a stone that finds you when you are ready for the next step in your life's journey. The spiritual vibration and energy frequency of Moldavite is almost too powerful for certain individuals - especially for those new to crystal healing. In recent years, Moldavite has exploded in popularity, due to its transformational power to change your life, attitude and habits. This tektite drives you to dive deep within yourself and affords you the clarity to observe with clarity and purpose. The barriers that are keeping you from fulfilling your purpose are lifted or seen from new perspectives. We love combining Moldavite with Herkimer diamonds they embrace each others vibrations. If you just start using your Moldavite and feel a bit overwhelmed, try to balance with Black Tourmaline and/or Moonstone. Shop all Moldavite Here Read more on Moldavite: The Life Changing Stone you Need   Libyan Desert Glass Libyan Desert Glass, also known as Libyan Gold Tektite or Great Sand Sea Glass is a mysterious Tektite with beautiful properties formed around 29 million  years ago. This rare yellow tektite is found in the East of the Sahara Desert and as the name implies has a rich and vivid golden colour, ranging from bright yellow to pale butter. The vibrations of this stone are especially attuned to the Solar Plexus Chakra, which acts as the power source of the body. While it was only officially discovered in 1932 by P. Clayton, Libyan Desert Glass has been used since ancient years and has an undeniably mystical aura. A piece of it was found in King Tut's burial chamber, on an intricate scarab beetle. This transformational stone forces you to grow and face the challenges that come your way. It is a great choice for those that feel anxious and struggle with low self-esteem and self-doubt when making decisions. Libyan Desert Glass will bring a greater understanding of your path in life and assist you with emotional centring and manifestation work. The perfect buddy crystal for Libyan Desert Glass is Serpentine for a Solar Plexus boost. Or if you want to work on your confidence combine with septarian or implement it with our confidence set! Shop all Libyan Desert Glass Here   Darwin Glass Found in the south of Queenstown in West Coast, Tasmania, Australia, Darwin Glass AKA Darwinite. The name comes from the strewn field where it was found  around Mount Darwin and later give its name to the Darwin Crate which is the probable impact crate of the meteorite. The colour of Darwin Glass varies from Black to all shades of green and even white and is roughly 750,000 years old. The dark tektites could contain much more iron, chromium, nickel, cobalt and magnesium and less silica than the lighter versions. This difference is likely because of the mix of extra-terrestrial and local metamorphic rocks that occurred during the impact. Darwin glass is a fantastic tektite for protection and connection to earth. Darwin Glass is connected to the lower two and upper two Chakra’s, whilst grounding and rooting this tektite will also provide you with insights, vision and connection to higher self. Use this tektite also for soothing any emotional blockages and traumas as this might bring strong feelings to the surface, we recommend to combine Darwin Glass with soft and loving crystals such as Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine and Moonstone. Shop all Darwin Glass Here   Agni Manitite Sometimes called Javanite or “Pearl of Fire,” Agni Manitite is a rare tektite that is dark grey in colour. It originates from a Meteorite that hit the surface of the Earth around the island of Java, Indonesia. Most remnants of the Meteorite are located under water, making this a very rare stone that is difficult to come by. Agni Manitite helps users create a strong connection to self. Use this stone to elevate your creativity and cultivate your adventurous spirit. Agni Manitite helps to boost confidence as it works directly with the Solar Plexus Chakra, while elevating your awareness of personal emotional states as you engage in hobbies and interests. In this way, it facilitates the process of discovering that which will truly bring joy into your life. As a powerful stone for manifestation Agni Manitite has the ability to help you cultivate a life that is fully aligned with who you truly are. Shop All Agni Manitite Here   Indochinite tektites An Indochinite is an ‘umbrella’ term of various Tektites which are found around the Indochinese Peninsula, which ranges from Australia and the Pacific islands  of Micronesia to China and Indonesia. These Tektites were ejected into the Earth's upper atmosphere by a meteorite impact and subsequently cooled to form the distinctive glass-like structure. Their distinctive glass-like structure is a result of the re-entry heating and cooling. In this way, they form distinctive bald spots, known as pitted areas. In fact, the original surface is the most characteristic part of the indochinite's anterior surface, representing the original layer. In some cases, an air-tight cavity protected the concave area in the center. This feature is known as the classic anterior surface. Indochinites are distinctly dark black in colour. It is estimated that these bodies of solidified magma are 700,000 years old. The largest one ever found is a Muong-Nong type tektite which had a mass of 29.0 kg! Indochinites are best linked to the Root and Sacral Chakras, it has a soft energy and is easy to work with. We recommend to meditate with Indochinites or carry/wear them for grounding, balance and calmness. *Image from Canva   Australites Australite tektites are a group of tektites generally believed to be members of the very large Indochina strewn field. However, Australites are distinguished from other indochinites by their very cools shapes varying from ovals, spheres, teardrops and some of them look like disc-type spaceships! For the aboriginals Australite tektites were used as sacred objects but they also used them as tools, they call them Ooga meaning ‘staring eyes’. There have been many theories of what Australites actually over the years. When explorer Thomas Mitchel gave Charles Darwin a piece of this amazing Tektite in 1857, he thought they were volcanic (like Obsidian). In 1907 Charles Fenner did some more serious studying of these mysterious bodies and found that they are Tektites. But in the meantime they have also been called Fulgurites (crystallised lightening) and even possible lunar debris. Most of the Australites are found in Southern Australia this differs again from the Indochinite tektites and they are believed to be between 610,000 and 750,000 years old. *image Wikipedia   Some other Tektites that you can find are; Philippinite, Ivorite, Chesapeake Tektite, Bediasite. The world of Tektites is still full of mysteries and sometimes new ones are found so we keep learning and exploring.    Love & Light, Laura   Related Blog Posts Want to learn more about how crystals can help you heal emotional or physical imbalances? 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The Sacral Chakra is where life gets interesting. Known as Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, it is the second of the seven Chakra centres and the seat of creativity, emotional flow, pleasure, and self expression. If the Root Chakra is about survival and stability, the Sacral Chakra is about truly living, feeling, creating, connecting, and moving through life with fluidity and joy. This guide explores the crystals and stones most traditionally associated with Sacral Chakra work, why they are used, how to work with them, and a compelling selection of less obvious choices that bring something genuinely different to the practice. What Is the Sacral Chakra? The Sacral Chakra is traditionally visualised just below the navel and is associated with our emotional life, creative impulses, sensory experience, and how we relate to others. Its Sanskrit name Svadhisthana translates as one's own dwelling place, pointing to its role as the home of our deeper emotional and creative self. In traditional Chakra philosophy the Sacral Chakra sits between the grounding stability of the Root Chakra and the personal power of the Solar Plexus Chakra, bridging earthly security with individual expression. It governs how we experience joy, how freely we create, how openly we connect, and how comfortably we move through change. Its colours are warm orange, amber, and golden tones, all shades that evoke movement, warmth, vitality, and the fluid nature of water, which is the Sacral Chakra's associated element. Why Work with the Sacral Chakra? The Sacral Chakra is often explored during periods of creative blocks, emotional stagnation, or when relationships and self expression feel difficult or restricted. It is the Chakra to work with when life feels flat, uninspired, or emotionally disconnected, and equally when emotions feel overwhelming or difficult to process. Working with the Sacral Chakra is also deeply rewarding during periods of creative expansion, new relationships, or personal growth. It is not only about healing imbalance, it is about actively cultivating joy, inspiration, and the capacity to experience life fully. Practices commonly associated with Sacral Chakra work include movement, dance, creative expression, breathwork, time near water, and journaling around emotions, relationships, and desires. Crystals used in this work serve as tactile and visual anchors, supporting presence and intention during practice. Signs Your Sacral Chakra May Need Attention In Chakra philosophy, imbalance within the Sacral Chakra is typically felt through emotional and creative themes. Common signs include feeling emotionally disconnected or numb, lack of creative motivation or inspiration, difficulty experiencing pleasure or joy, challenges around intimacy and trust, feeling stuck or uninspired, and low confidence in self expression. Imbalance can also show up as the opposite extreme, emotional overwhelm, excessive attachment, or difficulty maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships. The Sacral Chakra in balance feels like a flowing river, neither stagnant nor flooding, moving freely and purposefully. The Best Sacral Chakra Crystals Carnelian Carnelian is the definitive Sacral Chakra stone and for good reason. Its warm spectrum of orange to deep red is visually and energetically aligned with everything this Chakra represents: creativity, confidence, passion, and forward momentum. Used since antiquity across Egyptian, Roman, and Islamic traditions, Carnelian has one of the longest and most consistent histories of any crystal in spiritual practice. It is the stone to reach for when creative energy feels blocked, motivation is low, or you need a reminder of your own vitality and drive. 🔬 Carnelian is a variety of microcrystalline Quartz coloured by iron oxide impurities. Its colour ranges from pale orange to rich red depending on the concentration and oxidation state of the iron present. Chakra: Sacral and Root | Element: Fire | Affirmation: I am creative, passionate, and alive with possibility. Shop Carnelian Black Obsidian Black Obsidian might seem like an unlikely companion for the warm, fluid Sacral Chakra, but it brings something essential to this work: clarity and honesty. Emotional flow cannot happen when old wounds, buried feelings, or unacknowledged patterns are blocking the channel. Obsidian cuts through that. It is the stone that helps you see clearly what needs to be released before the creative and emotional energy of the Sacral Chakra can move freely again. Think of it as the stone that clears the riverbed so the water can flow. 🔬 Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when silica-rich lava cools too rapidly for crystals to develop. Its conchoidal fracture produces extremely sharp edges, which is why it was historically used for blades, tools, and ritual objects across many cultures. Chakra: Sacral and Root | Element: Earth and Fire | Affirmation: I release what blocks my flow and welcome emotional freedom. Tiger's Eye Tiger's Eye is a beautifully balanced stone for Sacral Chakra work, bringing together the warmth of creative energy with the steadiness of focused action. Its golden brown bands and distinctive silky shimmer have made it a popular stone across many traditions, often associated with courage, clear decision making, and the ability to act on creative impulses rather than simply dreaming them. It is also traditionally linked to Kundalini energy, making it a powerful choice for those exploring the upward movement of energy through the Chakra system. 🔬 Tiger's Eye is a variety of Quartz displaying chatoyancy, an optical phenomenon producing a silky, moving reflection caused by the presence of parallel fibres of Crocidolite that have been replaced by Quartz and iron oxide during formation. Chakra: Sacral and Solar Plexus | Element: Fire and Earth | Affirmation: I act on my creative vision with confidence and clarity. Shop Tiger's Eye Citrine Citrine is sunshine in mineral form. Its pale yellow to warm golden tones carry an optimistic, uplifting energy that complements Sacral Chakra work beautifully, particularly when the imbalance shows up as low mood, lack of inspiration, or creative self-doubt. Widely known as a stone of abundance and personal empowerment, Citrine is often used as a companion stone bridging Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakra practices, supporting both the creative spark and the confidence to bring it into the world. 🔬 Natural Citrine is a variety of Quartz coloured by iron impurities within the crystal structure. Much of the Citrine available commercially is heat-treated Amethyst, which produces a similar golden colour through thermal alteration of the iron content. Natural Citrine tends to be paler and more subtly coloured than the vivid orange heat-treated variety. Chakra: Sacral and Solar Plexus | Element: Fire | Affirmation: I am inspired, abundant, and open to joy. Shop Citrine Amber Amber is not a crystal in the traditional mineralogical sense, it is fossilised tree resin, sometimes millions of years old, and that ancient organic origin gives it a warmth and vitality that few stones can match. Across Baltic, Norse, and Mediterranean traditions it has been used as a protective and vitalising substance, associated with warmth, life force, and emotional flow. For Sacral Chakra work it is a deeply nurturing choice, bringing a gentle, sustained warmth rather than the activating intensity of stones like Carnelian or Vanadinite. 🔬 Amber is fossilised plant resin, primarily from ancient coniferous trees, and ranges in age from a few million to over 300 million years old. It often contains inclusions of insects, plant matter, and air bubbles preserved within the resin at the time of fossilisation, making each piece a literal window into prehistoric life. Chakra: Sacral | Element: Fire and Earth | Affirmation: I am warm, vital, and flowing with life. Shop Amber Golden Healer Quartz Golden Healer Quartz brings a gentle, harmonising quality to Sacral Chakra work that distinguishes it from the more activating stones in this list. Its golden iron oxide inclusions give it a warm, luminous character, and it is traditionally viewed as a multi-Chakra harmoniser, supporting alignment and integration across multiple energy centres simultaneously. It is a particularly good choice for those working on emotional healing alongside creative expansion, or for anyone who wants to approach Sacral Chakra practice with a softer, more integrative energy. 🔬 Golden Healer Quartz is a variety of Quartz containing iron oxide mineral inclusions, typically Limonite, Goethite, or Hematite, either coating the surface of the crystal or distributed through internal fractures and growth layers. The specific inclusion determines the depth and character of the golden colouration. Chakra: Sacral and all Chakras | Element: Fire and Earth | Affirmation: I am whole, aligned, and open to healing on every level. Shop Golden Healer Quartz Out of the Box Sacral Chakra Crystals These crystals are less commonly associated with the Sacral Chakra but bring genuinely fascinating qualities to creative and emotional work. If you are an experienced practitioner or collector looking to deepen your Sacral Chakra practice with something unexpected, these are well worth exploring. Arfvedsonite Arfvedsonite is one of the most visually striking dark minerals available, its deep black surface shot through with flashes of electric blue and silver that seem to move as you turn the stone. That visual quality mirrors its energetic character perfectly. Arfvedsonite is traditionally associated with clarity of vision, forward movement, and the ability to see creative potential clearly even in dark or uncertain times. It brings confidence to creative direction and emotional awareness, and works beautifully when paired with warmer Sacral Chakra stones to balance depth with vitality. 🔬 Arfvedsonite is a sodium iron magnesium silicate mineral belonging to the Amphibole group. Its characteristic blue and silver flash is produced by the reflection of light off fine parallel cleavage planes within the mineral structure. Chakra: Sacral and Third Eye | Element: Water and Air | Affirmation: I see my creative path clearly and move forward with confidence. Goddess Stone Goddess Stone, also known as Menilite or Fairy Stone, is one of the most intuitively resonant choices for Sacral Chakra work. These naturally formed concretions, shaped by water and sediment over millions of years, carry a deeply organic, feminine quality that connects to the Sacral Chakra's themes of creativity, cycles, and receptivity. Across European folklore they were carried as talismans associated with creation, intuition, and the nurturing forces of nature. Their earthy, rounded forms feel ancient in the hand, and that quality of deep time and natural formation makes them a genuinely moving companion for reflective and creative practice. 🔬 Goddess Stones are naturally formed sedimentary concretions, typically composed of opaline silica or calcite that has precipitated around a central nucleus within sedimentary rock. Their distinctive rounded and often figurative shapes are produced entirely by natural geological processes without any human intervention. Chakra: Sacral | Element: Water and Earth | Affirmation: I honour my creative nature and trust the cycles of my own rhythm. Vanadinite Vanadinite is a showstopper. Its vivid red to orange hexagonal crystals growing on matrix are among the most visually arresting formations in the mineral world, and its energy matches that intensity entirely. For Sacral Chakra work it is the stone of creative fire and grounded motivation, connecting you to the physical world through aliveness, passion, and drive. It is particularly powerful for those whose Sacral Chakra imbalance shows up as lethargy, creative stagnation, or disconnection from pleasure and physical vitality. It does not gently nudge you back into flow. It ignites it. 🔬 Vanadinite is a lead vanadate chloride mineral belonging to the Apatite group. Its vivid red to orange colouration comes from its vanadium content, and it typically forms as small hexagonal prismatic crystals on matrix within oxidised zones of lead ore deposits. Chakra: Sacral and Root | Element: Fire | Affirmation: I am on fire with creative energy and fully alive in my body. Shop Vanadinite Almandine Garnet Almandine Garnet brings a deep, rich quality to Sacral Chakra work that distinguishes it from the brighter, more immediately activating stones in this guide. Its deep red to burgundy tones carry a grounded, enduring warmth rather than a sharp spark, and it is traditionally associated with passion, commitment, and the kind of creative and emotional depth that sustains over time rather than flaring and fading. It is an ideal stone for those working on long-term creative projects, deepening emotional connections, or cultivating a more embodied, sustained relationship with their own creative life. 🔬 Almandine is the most common variety of Garnet, an iron aluminium silicate mineral forming in metamorphic rocks under high pressure and temperature conditions. Its characteristic deep red colour is produced by its high iron content, and it typically forms as well-defined dodecahedral or trapezohedral crystals. Chakra: Sacral and Root | Element: Fire and Earth | Affirmation: I am deeply passionate, creatively committed, and rooted in my own warmth. Shop Almandine Garnet Black Opal Black Opal is one of the most extraordinary minerals on Earth, and one of the most unexpected choices for Sacral Chakra work. Its dark body colour provides a dramatic backdrop for its play of colour, producing vivid flashes of red, orange, green, and blue that shift and dance with every movement. That quality of hidden depth suddenly revealed in brilliant colour is a perfect metaphor for what Sacral Chakra work is really about: uncovering the full spectrum of your creative and emotional life beneath the surface. Black Opal is for those who are ready to be surprised by what they find within themselves. 🔬 Black Opal is a variety of precious Opal characterised by a dark body tone, typically black or very dark grey, which provides a dramatic contrast for its play of colour. The opalescence is produced by the diffraction of light through silica spheres arranged in a regular grid pattern within the stone. Australia, particularly Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, is the world's primary source of Black Opal. Chakra: Sacral and Crown | Element: Water | Affirmation: I embrace the full spectrum of my creative and emotional life with wonder and openness. Shop Black Opal Darwin Glass Darwin Glass is perhaps the most extraordinary entry in this guide, and one of the most compelling out of the box choices for Sacral Chakra work. Formed approximately 800,000 years ago when a meteorite impacted the Earth in what is now the Darwin Crater region of Tasmania, Australia, the intense heat of the impact melted the local rock and silica, creating a natural glass of extraterrestrial origin. Like Fulgurite, which is formed by lightning, Darwin Glass is a mineral born from a single, irreversible, transformative event. That origin story alone makes it a powerful companion for any practice centred on creative transformation, breaking through limitations, and accessing the kind of energy that changes everything. 🔬 Darwin Glass is an impact glass, or impactite, formed by the melting and rapid cooling of terrestrial rock during a meteorite impact approximately 800,000 years ago in western Tasmania, Australia. It is typically pale green to white in colour, with a bubbly, vesicular texture produced by gases trapped during rapid solidification. It is closely related to other impact glasses such as Libyan Desert Glass and Moldavite. Chakra: Sacral and Crown | Element: Fire and Earth | Affirmation: I embrace transformation and allow creative energy to move through me without limits. Shop Darwin Glass Sacral Chakra Crystal Set For those who prefer a curated approach, our Sacral Chakra crystal set brings together stones traditionally associated with creativity, emotional flow, and self expression. Each piece is selected for its colour, mineral character, and symbolic connection to the Sacral Chakra, making the set ideal for meditation, mindful practice, or as part of a personal Chakra journey. Shop the Sacral Chakra Crystal Set How to Work with Sacral Chakra Crystals Meditation — hold a warm Sacral Chakra stone such as Carnelian or Amber during meditation, or place it just below the navel if lying down. Set a clear intention around creativity, emotional flow, or joy and allow the warmth of the stone to soften and open that centre. Creative spaces — place Sacral Chakra crystals in the spaces where you create. A piece of Citrine or Vanadinite on a desk, art table, or writing space acts as a constant visual reminder of creative intention and energy. Carrying — keep a tumbled Carnelian or Tiger's Eye in your pocket or bag as a daily companion. These are robust, comfortable stones that work well through consistent contact and carry well throughout busy days. Movement and breathwork — hold a Sacral Chakra stone during yoga, dance, or breathwork to deepen the connection between physical movement and energetic flow. The Sacral Chakra responds particularly well to practices that involve the body moving freely. Journaling — place a crystal nearby while journaling around themes of creativity, relationships, pleasure, or emotional expression. Goddess Stone is particularly well suited to this kind of reflective, intuitive writing practice. For guidance on keeping your crystals cleansed and energetically maintained, see our How to Cleanse and Recharge Your Crystals guide. Summary The Sacral Chakra is the creative and emotional heart of the Chakra system, the centre that governs how fully and freely we experience life. Whether you are drawn to the classic warmth of Carnelian and Amber, the grounded fire of Almandine Garnet, or the extraordinary transformative energy of Darwin Glass and Black Opal, there is a Sacral Chakra crystal that will meet you exactly where you are. Choose with your instinct. Let the colour, the weight, and the story of the stone speak to you. That is where Sacral Chakra work begins. As always feel free to reach out if you would like guidance choosing stones for mindful educational or collection purposes. Love, Laura Further Reading Best Crystals and Stones for Root Chakra Best crystals for Grounding, Protection and Stability Best Crystals and Stones for Solar Plexus Chakra Best Crystals and Stones for Heart Chakra How to Buy Crystals Online How to Incorporate Crystals in Your Daily Life