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Mookaite Jasper Slice | 10cm | Australia

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Mookaite Jasper Slice | 10.5cm | Australia

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Mookaite Jasper Slice | 11cm | Australia

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Mookaite Tumblestones 20-30mm

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Mookaite Chip Bottles 10ml

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Mookaite Beaded Bracelet (Bead Size: 0.6cm), Intuitively Chosen

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Crystal Set for Grief & Loss

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Sacral Chakra Crystal Kit

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Solar Plexus Chakra Crystal Kit

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Virgo Zodiac Crystal Set

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VIRGO Crystals Zodiac Sets

Dates: August 23 - Sep 22

This Virgo Zodiac Set has been thoughtfully selected to enhance and improve the energy of Virgos. It includes a combination of nurturing and protective vibrational stones that will bring healing, clarity and peace of mind to the individual.

A great gift idea for the Virgo in your life that always goes above and beyond to be a trusted friend!

Click here for the Virgo Crystal Candle.

Carnelian

Carnelian is a Virgo’s gentle reminder to stock up on positive vibes and prioritize self-care so you can be the loyal friend and true confidante that everyone knows and loves.

Clear Quartz

Clear Quartz brings light, joy and good health and is commonly known as the "Master Healer". A symbol of purity, wisdom and support, this crystal complements the maiden sign and promotes tranquillity and serenity.

Mookaite

The earthy, calming tones of Mookaite provide a warm blanket of support and protection. During times of high stress, this is an excellent stone to keep nearby that will keep you focused and disciplined on your objectives without giving in to the stress.

Amethyst

The curious and detailed nature of Virgo requires deep self-reflection to interpret the truth within themselves and others. Amethyst promotes a balanced mindset and will calm the mind with its gentle energy.

Tree Agate

The perfectionist side of Virgo can often derail even the most carefully thought out plans. Tree Agate brings the focus back to the core, allowing you to ground yourself and be nourished.

Rutilated Quartz

Rutilated Quartz will cleanse and balance your chakras and will help overcome past wounds. A great manifestation stone, meditating with this crystal will help you set clear goals and visualize your thoughts with some help from the universe.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli provides support, healing and protection from negativity. Virgo can definitely benefit from this nurturing stone, that promotes compassion, empathy and understanding towards yourself and others.

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Andamooka Opal | 3.9cm | Australia

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Moldavite Tektite 5.78gr Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Moldavite Tektite | 5.78gr | Czech Republic

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Moldavite Tektite 4.73gr Museum Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Moldavite Tektite | 4.73gr | Czech Republic

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Moldavite Tektite 7.51gr Museum Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Moldavite Tektite | 7.51gr | Czech Republic

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Andamooka Opal | 5.9cm | Australia

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Moldavite Tektite 4.85gr Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Moldavite Tektite | 4.85gr | Czech Republic

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Moldavite Tektite 12.42gr Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Moldavite Tektite | 12.42gr | Czech Republic

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Moldavite Tektite 2.88gr Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Moldavite Tektite | 2.88gr | Czech Republic

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Mookaite: The Australian Jasper Formed From 100 Million Year Old Marine Microfossils

What is Mookaite? Mineral Group: Silicate | Category: Chalcedony, Jasper Variety | Formula: SiO₂ with iron oxide and other mineral impurities | Hardness: 6.5 – 7 (Mohs) Mookaite is a variety of Jasper, an opaque microcrystalline silica mineral belonging to the Chalcedony family, found exclusively in Western Australia. It is distinguished by an unusually wide and vivid colour range: deep reds, bright mustard yellows, creamy whites, purples, and warm browns often appearing together within a single specimen, producing patterns and colour combinations that are unlike those of any other Jasper variety. The name comes from Mooka Creek in the Kennedy Range of Western Australia, where the material was first identified and which remains the only known source of genuine Mookaite. The single-source Australian origin is important to understand because it is the geological specificity of the Mookaite deposit, not just the mineral type, that produces the characteristic colour range. Jasper forms in many places worldwide, but the specific combination of silicification conditions, trace element chemistry, and biological origin that produces the Mookaite colour palette exists in this one location. Material marketed as Mookaite from other countries is either incorrectly labelled or is a different Jasper variety that resembles Mookaite in colour. Mookaite belongs to the same broad mineral family as Agate, Carnelian, Chrysoprase, and other Chalcedony varieties, all sharing the same fundamental SiO₂ chemistry and microcrystalline Quartz structure. What distinguishes each variety is the specific trace element chemistry, biological origin, and formation conditions of its particular geological environment. Formation and Geological Context The formation story of Mookaite is more biologically interesting than that of most Jasper varieties, and understanding it explains both the colour range and the geological restriction to the Kennedy Range of Western Australia. Mookaite forms from the silicified remains of radiolaria, microscopic single-celled marine organisms that build their skeletons from amorphous silica. These organisms lived in vast numbers in the warm shallow seas that covered parts of Western Australia during the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. When they died, their silica skeletons accumulated on the sea floor in thick deposits called radiolarite, a silica-rich sedimentary rock composed almost entirely of radiolarian tests, which is the technical term for their skeletal structures. Over millions of years, these silica-rich sedimentary deposits were buried, compacted, and subjected to the movement of mineral-rich groundwater through the rock. The silica recrystallised from amorphous to microcrystalline form, converting the original radiolarite into the Chalcedony and Jasper that now constitutes Mookaite. The trace elements carried by the groundwaters, primarily iron in various oxidation states, manganese, and other mineral impurities, were incorporated into the silica matrix during this recrystallisation, producing the range of colours characteristic of the material. This biological origin is what makes Mookaite scientifically distinctive within the Jasper family. Most Jasper forms through the direct precipitation of silica from hydrothermal fluids in volcanic cavities or sedimentary environments. Mookaite preserves a record of ancient marine biology: the silica that makes it up was originally secreted by living organisms. In a very real sense, Mookaite is a fossil material, the silicified remains of a marine ecosystem that existed 100 million years ago in what is now the arid interior of Western Australia. The Kennedy Range National Park and surrounding areas in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia are the only known source. The material is collected under permit from designated sites, and the remote and protected nature of the area limits commercial extraction to responsible and regulated operations. Key Physical Properties Property Detail Mineral Group Silicate Category Chalcedony, Jasper Variety Crystal System Trigonal (cryptocrystalline) Hardness 6.5 – 7 Mohs Specific Gravity 2.58 – 3.15 Refractive Index 1.606 – 1.652 Birefringence 0.009 Pleochroism None Lustre Waxy to dull Fracture Conchoidal Cleavage None Tenacity Brittle Transparency Opaque Colour Red, yellow, cream, purple, brown Streak White Formula SiO₂ with mineral impurities Safe to Cleanse in Water Yes The wide specific gravity range of 2.58 to 3.15 is notably broader than most Jasper varieties and reflects the variation in iron oxide content between different colour zones within the material. Red zones with high Hematite content sit toward the upper end of this range, while pale yellow and cream zones with minimal iron oxide content sit toward the lower end. This variation within a single specimen is a direct expression of the colour chemistry discussed below. The Colour Chemistry: What Produces Each Zone The multicolour palette of Mookaite is one of its most scientifically interesting features, and each colour zone reflects a specific mineralogical story. The deep red zones are produced by Hematite, the iron oxide Fe₂O₃, dispersed as fine particles through the silica matrix. The same mineral that colours the surface of Mars and red soils worldwide produces the vivid reds of Mookaite — and the same iron-Hematite relationship that gives Hematoid Quartz its red and orange phantoms. Higher concentrations produce deeper, more saturated reds. The yellow to mustard tones come from Goethite, the hydrated iron oxide FeO(OH). Goethite is the dominant iron oxide in most weathering environments and is responsible for the yellow-brown tones of most soils and weathered rocks. Its presence in Mookaite reflects the specific geochemical conditions of the groundwaters that moved through the deposit during silicification. The cream and white zones represent purer silica with minimal iron oxide content, essentially the baseline Chalcedony without significant colouring impurities. The purple tones, one of the more distinctive features of some Mookaite specimens, reflect the presence of manganese oxide minerals within the silica matrix. The same manganese oxide chemistry that produces the purple of Grape Agate and dark bands in some Agates operates here, though Mookaite’s purple tends to be softer and more muted than the vivid violet of botryoidal Chalcedony varieties. Brown tones typically represent a mixture of iron oxide phases or the presence of organic carbon and clay minerals alongside the silica, recording the specific chemistry of sedimentary fluids at that zone during silicification. The spatial distribution of these colour zones within a specimen reflects the three-dimensional variation in trace element chemistry within the original radiolarite deposit and the groundwater systems that moved through it. Because this variation operated at a microscopic to centimetre scale, every piece of Mookaite shows a unique colour arrangement that cannot be replicated. Mookaite and Ancient Australia The geological story of Mookaite connects directly to one of the most significant chapters in Australian natural history: the Cretaceous period inland sea. Around 100 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period, a shallow epicontinental sea called the Eromanga Sea covered large parts of what is now inland Australia. This sea was warm, shallow, and biologically productive, supporting vast populations of marine organisms including the radiolaria whose silica skeletons would eventually become Mookaite. The sea gradually receded over millions of years as the Australian continent shifted and sea levels changed, leaving behind thick sedimentary sequences that now form the geological record of the region. The Kennedy Range, where Mookaite is found, sits within the sedimentary sequences deposited in and around this ancient sea. The radiolarite that became Mookaite formed on the floor of the Eromanga Sea, and the silicification that converted it to Jasper happened during the burial and diagenesis of these sediments over the following tens of millions of years. This connection to the Eromanga Sea places Mookaite in the same geological narrative as other Australian Cretaceous sedimentary deposits, including the opalised fossil beds of Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy where marine and freshwater organisms from the same period have been preserved in Opal. Mookaite and Australian Opal are geological neighbours in time and origin, both recording the biology and geology of Cretaceous Australia in mineralised form. Aboriginal Australian Connection The traditional lands of the Mookaite deposit are the Country of the Malgana people, one of the Aboriginal Australian groups whose connection to the Kennedy Range and surrounding Gascoyne region extends back tens of thousands of years. The use of Mookaite by Aboriginal Australians for tools, objects, and cultural purposes predates its introduction to the wider collector market by an immense span of time. Respectful acknowledgement of this cultural heritage is appropriate in any discussion of Mookaite. The material did not enter the global collector market through its own geological properties alone but through the intersection of those geological properties with the places and peoples who have known this Country for generations. Commercial collection is regulated to protect both the geological deposit and the cultural landscape in which it sits. Care and Handling Mookaite is one of the more robust Jasper varieties available for everyday use and collection. Its hardness of 6.5 to 7, combined with the absence of cleavage and the fine, tough microcrystalline texture of Chalcedony, makes it resistant to both scratching and impact. It is safe to cleanse in water and stable under normal handling conditions. The iron oxide colouration is chemically stable and does not fade under normal light or temperature conditions. Clean with water and a soft cloth or mild soapy water, rinse thoroughly, and dry completely. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and store away from harder minerals to protect polished surfaces from scratching. Traditional Associations While this guide focuses on the science of Mookaite, it is valued in spiritual and mindful practices for its associations with grounding, vitality, inner strength, and connection to the Earth. Its deep connection to Australian Country and its vivid earthy colour range have made it a natural choice for practices focused on grounding, empowerment, and physical vitality. In chakra work it is connected to the Root Chakra, Sacral, and Solar Plexus Chakras. These associations are rooted in cultural and traditional use rather than scientific properties. For a full exploration of how to work with Mookaite spiritually, see our dedicated spiritual guide. Summary Mookaite is a Jasper variety from Western Australia whose vivid multicolour palette records the silicification of ancient radiolarian sediments deposited in the Cretaceous Eromanga Sea 100 million years ago. Its reds come from Hematite, its yellows from Goethite, its purples from manganese oxides, and its creams from pure silica, each colour zone a record of trace element chemistry in the ancient groundwaters that converted marine microfossils into microcrystalline silica. Found only in the Kennedy Range and connected to the traditional Country of the Malgana people, it is one of the more geologically and culturally specific minerals available to collectors, and every specimen carries a story that reaches back to a vanished Australian sea. Browse our full Mookaite collection to find tumbled stones, palm stones, spheres, and raw specimens. As always, our inbox and DMs are open if you would like guidance or simply wish to explore further. Contact us Love, Laura Further Reading Amber: Another Organic-Origin Material with a 100-Million-Year Story Amazonite: Unravelling the Mysteries of Clarity and Heartfelt Communication Rhodonite: Nurturing the Heart, Balancing the Soul Pyrite: Harness the Power of Confidence and Manifestation Yellow Calcite: The Sunshine in a Family That Produces Every Colour in the Spectrum

on Feb 03 2025

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Best Healing Crystals for Virgo - Crystals for Each Zodiac Sign

Are you wondering what the best crystals for Virgo are? The 6th sign of the zodiac is characterized by its caring nature and practical approach to life. Virgos make hard and meticulous workers and are perfectionists at heart, wanting to plan and make sure they have thought of everything. This tendency to overextend themselves in their work and personal life may also lead to burnout and sabotage their mental health making them feel drained. The best healing stones for Virgo are those that manage to assuage their critical side and positively contribute to their wellbeing. These are some of the best Virgo stones and crystals that match your energy and unique personality traits. Characteristics of Virgo - Strengths and Weaknesses Date Duration: August 23rd - September 22nd Symbol: Virgin Element: Earth Modality: Mutable Planetary Ruler: Mercury Virgo is often described as analytical, self-critical, productive but also highly empathetic, however, this isn’t always obvious. Virgos tend to follow their head rather than their heart, so while they can relate to the problems of others, their need to assess a situation objectively can appear cold and detached in moments of emotional distress. With Mercury as their planetary ruler, Virgoans are able to communicate effectively and are most comfortable when working or being of service. This need to “serve” society as a whole is a dominant personality trait and can often lead to resentment or guilt. In return, Virgos expect their friends or loved ones to offer encouragement. While they rarely ask for help they appreciate a kind gesture more than anyone! As an Earth element zodiac sign, Virgos are attached to the material world and like to feel grounded. They also hate lying and would prefer that everyone says it as it is. At the same time, their mutable modality allows them to be flexible and adapt to their environment especially when that is presented as an opportunity for growth. Top Picks for Virgo Crystals Mookaite Amethyst Dalmatian Jasper What is the Virgo Birthstone? The traditional birthstone of this zodiac sign is considered the Sapphire. Virgo also resonates well with Lapis Lazuli, Green Jade, Amazonite and Carnelian. Carnelian is also a great stone for Cancer zodiac signs For the modest and often restrained Virgo, Carnelian is a breath of fresh air, bursting with playful energy that will invigorate their sensual side, bringing passion and creativity. Best Healing Crystals for Virgo Dalmatian Jasper An October birthstone, Dalmatian Jasper is a perfect match for Virgo energy with its strong connection to the Earth element, just like this zodiac sign. This is a crystal that compliments the modest and reserved nature of Virgos with a quiet power that brings tranquility and self-control. At the same, the playful and joyful side invites you to be open to new experiences and enjoy life to the fullest. Cobalt Aura Virgos like to work behind the spotlight. They tend to be humble individuals that don’t like to show off but would rather help everyone succeed. Cobalt Aura is a Third Eye Chakra activator providing clear insight and communication. It strengthens Virgo’s ability to pick up on subtle cues even more than they do so and provide better understanding in tricky situations. No wonder, Cobalt Aura is used during deep spiritual work and clairvoyance. Clear Quartz The ultimate healing crystal, Clear Quartz has a warm and gentle energy that is perfect for Virgos. It is said to aid in amplifying and purifying energy so you feel spiritually lifted and relaxed. A Clear Quartz crystal point is great for setting intentions and manifestation. Tree Agate Virgos are their own worst critic. When they start to appear extra neurotic, it is probably a sign that they feel like they are losing control. The calm nature of Tree Agate helps Virgos tone down their perfectionism and shows them how to be kind to themselves. Blue Goldstone This is a wonderful Throat Chakra stone that can also work wonders for your Solar Plexus and Sacral Chakra. For Virgoans, it is a particularly suitable choice when it comes to communication and learning. It is a great crystal for manifestation work that pushes you to fight for your dreams and take risks in order to succeed. Mookaite It is not uncommon to find Virgo in managerial positions that require discipline, focus and meticulous planning. Mookaite can complement Virgo's excellent problem solving skills and offer additional concentration and focus. Amethyst Amethyst is one of the most loving and wholesome crystals to work and meditate with. And Virgo’s need all the empathy and self-love they can get. It is not that this zodiac sign doesn’t know how to relax, but they consider rest a privilege that has to be earned through hard work. The problem is, the to-do list is always full. Amethyst shows this zodiac sign that slowing down can be a strength and encourages them to think with their heart every now and then. Rutilated Quartz Rutilated Quartz, with its supportive energy, will assist Virgos in internal healing and spiritual work and promote clear thinking. This is a great stone for Virgoans who are sometimes quick to judge their friends and themselves and need some extra guidance. Rutilated Quartz links all your chakras allowing you to come to the centre of an issue and solve it from within. Lapis Lazuli A September birthstone, Lapis Lazuli crystals have always been associated with royalty and used to provide strength and courage. This crystal has a strong effect on Virgos, that aids in self-awareness and compassion. As one of the shyest zodiac signs, Lapis Lazuli can also support Virgos to express themselves socially or creatively and speak up with confidence. Want a Virgo crystal set? You can now get your own Virgo crystal set with our carefully selected bundle of these Virgo stones and crystals. This lovingly put together set will make a great gift for yourself or your favourite Virgo. Get the combined benefits of Carnelian, Clear Quartz, Mookaite, Amethyst, Tree Agate, Rutilated Quartz and Tree Agate. Shop Here Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us for free crystal advice! Love & Light, Laura Related Blog Posts Want to learn more about how crystals can help you heal emotional or physical imbalances? Check out our other Guides: Crystal Healing Guide 101 The best Healing crystals for Zodiac Signs Moldavite: A lifechanging stone that you need to buy The Ultimate Guide to Crystal Shapes Best Crystals for Grounding Protection and Stability How to Use Crystals for Indoor Plants How Does The Moon Affect Mother Earth and Crystals The Seven Chakra Guide

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