{"product_id":"zoisite-with-black-amphibole-bracelet","title":"Zoisite with Black Amphibole Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eZoisite with Black Amphibole\/Hornblende Bracelet - purchased directly from a dealer in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStretchy elastic with an inner diameter of approximately 6cm. Width of Zoisite sections approximately 1.25cm  x approximately 7-8mm deep\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREEN ZOISITE WITH BLACK HORNBLENDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone of Renewal and Vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ ROCK INFORMATION ✦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Zoisite (Calcium Aluminium Silicate, an epidote-group mineral) intergrown with black Hornblende (an amphibole mineral)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOHS HARDNESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoisite approximately 6 to 7, hornblende approximately 5 to 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque to translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUSTRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous (glassy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid apple to emerald green with black or dark green patches and streaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATIONS FOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanzania, with other occurrences in places such as Kenya and Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms deep in the Earth’s crust when ultramafic rocks are altered by heat and pressure (metamorphism). Chromium in the mineral gives the zoisite its rich green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ DID YOU KNOW? ★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe green comes from chromium, the same element that colours emerald. Chromium-bearing zoisite from Longido is known for its unusually vivid green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Longido deposit in Tanzania was first discovered in 1954. The famous “anyolite” from there takes its name from a Maasai word for “green”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES ■\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes renewal, vitality and fresh starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated with the Heart Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to encourage emotional healing, growth and abundance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaid to support energy and motivation during times of change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used for balance, with the black areas seen as grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysical properties listed above are drawn from widely published crystal healing literature. These claims have not been scientifically verified and are not intended to be used for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"crystalsanctuary.com.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69392303489058,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/2094\/3650\/files\/Zoisite_with_Black_Amphibole_Hornblende_Bracelet.jpg?v=1792905198","url":"https:\/\/crystalsanctuary.com.au\/products\/zoisite-with-black-amphibole-bracelet","provider":"Crystal Sanctuary Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}