Montebrasite Tumblestone
Own a truly unique piece of geological history with these rare, beautifully tumbled Montebrasite tumblestones from the USA.
You will receive one handpicked stone of your chosen size.
Geology & History: Montebrasite was discovered at the Montebras Mine located in Creuse, Limousin, France and officially named in 1871 by the French mineralogist Alfred Des Cloizeaux. It is a rare stone that mainly forms as a primary phosphate in lithium-rich granite pegmatites, high-temperature tin veins, and greisens. It is typically a white or creamy colour although can be found in other shades. Our current stock is of the creamy, pearly variety with some stones carrying vivid blue lines or inclusions, which in this case are more than likely Scorzalite.
Because Montebrasite forms in highly specific, lithium-rich granite pegmatites, it shares its home with a distinct family of other phosphate and lithium minerals. When these stones are mined and tumbled, these associated minerals often remain trapped inside as vivid, eye-catching veins, streaks, or inclusions. Scorzalite and Montebrasite are both phosphate minerals and because they share a similar chemical family, they often bleed into one another at their boundaries rather than forming sharp, separated crystal faces. Pure Scorzalite is so rich in iron and magnesium that even a tiny amount creates a shockingly bright, rich azure or royal blue. When the raw rock is sliced and tumbled smooth, these irregular blue zones are exposed, looking like vivid ink bleeding through the creamy white or pale yellow Montebrasite.
Metaphysical Properties: Montebrasite contains high amounts of lithium and so is often used in crystal healing to calm an overactive mind. It is thought to dissipate irrational fears, worry, and deep-seated stress. It is also said to help build confidence and personal power.
Chakra: All, but notably the Solar Plexus
Birthsign: Taurus
Please Note: These are natural stones and each is unique but may have its own small imperfections such as inclusions, pits or markings within the crystal itself - this is part of their natural beauty and as nature intended. Tumbling these stones may polish off some of these imperfections but not always all of them.