Stromatolite

The stone from Stromatolite

The etymology of the name stromatolite (or stromatolite) comes from the Greek stroma" meaning "carpet" and "lithos" meaning meaning stone (stromatolite is a name of the both male and female). Stromatolites are in fact geological structures caused by by the biological activity of micro-organisms.

Stromatolites do not the stuff of legend and myth associates. In fact, we can find no written their description, however, they have a fascinating geological history. Archaeologists have succeeded in identifying traces of this 3.42 billion-year-old stone years across the world.

At that time, because of the the moon (closer to earth than today) and the earth's rotation (one day lasted 28 hours), stromatolites could spread over larger areas. From more, the tides were more important.

Stromatolites are the result the presence of micro-organisms called cyanobacteria. These are not algae (although they are nicknamed blue-green algae or green algae). unicellular or colonial bacteria. The cyanobacteria are probably the most the planet's most prosperous living cultures. It it is worth noting that they have survived the five Earth's mass extinctions. Visit cyanobacteria have been extensively studied due to their presence in stromatolites thanks to the fossilization.

Stromatolites (or stromatolites or thrombolites) are structures made up of limestone, which can be used to are found in shallow aquatic environments, in the seas, oceans and fresh waters. They are therefore limestone rocks with thin layers superimposed, oscillating between the organic and the mineral. Stromatolites are both of biogenic origin (due to the presence cyanobacteria) and sedimentary (due to the presence of of this carbonate structure in the form of leaflets stacked).

From the very beginning of life on cyanobacteria, a kind of filament, extract carbon dioxide from water by means of the sun. As a result, these organisms have contributed to the creation of our atmosphere and the development of life by trapping the calcium and carbon. The transformation into is produced. This "algae" and sediments such as sand and sludge will calcify, forming sheets of limestone.

Underwater, the stromatolites are alive. As soon as evaporation cyanobacteria die off, the water's structure hardens and becomes a rock sedimentary material including fossils microscopic cyanobacteria.

To sum up, stromatolite is a fossilized limestone that develops in aquatic environments. It has a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale. The stone can have several colors, such as black, gray yellow, brown. It is said to be laminated has the appearance of superimposed leaves with a alternating organic and non-organic layers clay-limestone.

The main deposits are in Brazil, etc.

The benefits of stromatolite in lithotherapy

His benefits in terms of psychic

Stromatolite is a stone and opens the wearer to wisdom. It facilitates personal development and adaptability. It provokes openness to others, develops his compassion and empathy.

This stone offers a vision of the world, more focused on the community and the power of the collective. She enables us to work together in a variety of fields, sportsmen or professionals.

On a personal level, the stromatolite helps to understand and accept the to move forward in life. During therapy, it makes it easier to understand blockages often linked to childhood. It's a stone from resilience.

Stromatolite reinforces self-esteem, confidence and self-assurance. It inspires entrepreneurial spirit and to set new objectives, whether in terms of in terms of work and relationships. She strengthens intuition and instinct.

This stone is a stone of protection against harmful energies grudges and resentments. It dispels negative emotions and replaces them with positive emotions. It raises the rate of that surrounds the carrier.

It's also very useful for children and teenagers in the that don't fit in with the rest of the world. family (blended family, arrival of an or a little sister, etc.) or in the society (at school, at college) with the constant fear of being rejected.

His benefits in terms of physique

The stromatolite encourages its to drink plenty of water and encourages elimination.

But it also contributes to resuming a balanced diet with a healthy lifestyle. The wearer will resume physical activity.

During practice of physical activity, stromatolite enables and reduce stress. consequences for the body. As a result nervous tensions tend to decrease.

The stromatolite and astrological signs associates

Stromatolite has a wide range of powerful benefits and numerous virtues acting on all the natives of the zodiac. However, it is possible that certain signs develop affinities with this stone. This is the case for the following signs:

Virgin : symbol rigor, organization and skill. method. This sign represents logic perfection and hard work. Wearing a stromatolite gives him a little more self-esteem. confidence and self-assurance. She encourages him to be enterprising and new goals. This sign tends to suffer from complexes and shyness. He is often relegated to the background. He's a maniac who's obsessed with the cleanliness and household chores. He is very organized and aims for perfection. He is a true workaholic. He is a great demanding of himself and others. He annoys his entourage with his critical remarks. On the other hand, he likes to put his qualities techniques in the service of others. Too modest, he also suffers from anguish and anxiety. He hides behind a mask of coldness and has a hard time letting go. In love, he's so complexed that he prefers miss out on a great love story. He's very shy and finds it hard to express himself. reveal. He is neither sentimental nor romantic. It is often associated with celibacy and living alone doesn't scare him. Often, if he chooses to marry, it's more out of comfort than for love ;

Capricorn : symbol perseverance and social advancement and maturity. This sign represents solitude, responsibility and duty. Visit wearing a stromatolite facilitates its personal development and strengthens his ability adaptation. This allows him to open up to others. This sign tends to be introverted and finds it hard to open up. He's a hard worker: he'll do anything to achieve his goals. From an early age, he knows exactly what he wants to do with his life. He is very cultured and has many knowledge. It is often too serious and too reasonable. He prefers to work where he feels like he's wasting his time. his time. He likes his moments of solitude and sometimes verging on the misanthropic. He has very little of friends, and is difficult to trust. He tends to be cold and distant. At love, he suffers from shyness and complexes. He doesn't trust and distrusts everyone world. He's not looking for adventure to find true love. Over the years, he lets go and can finally start a family ;

Fish : symbol infinity, religion and intuition. This sign represents mysticism clairvoyance and imagination. Wearing a stromatolite allows him to understand and to accept the past in order to move forward life. He seeks to escape from reality and take refuge in a world of sweet dreams. This sign is highly suggestible and can quickly fall into addictions such as alcohol or drugs. drugs. He is very impressionable, double and paradoxical. It can even go so far as to become marginal. It's very hard to pin down. Susceptible, he can't stand reproaches critics. However, it has a remarkable intuition and his flair is never wrong. ever. He also has an artistic bent, especially in music. He likes to differentiate himself to the point of extravagance. He loves to be noticed and admired. Visit love, he is dual and paradoxical. It behaves like a libertine and would like to do all kinds sexual experiences. Yet he wants find your better half and live true love. He has a strong need to idealize the other, which has and as a result, he devalues himself. He must learning to love the other as he or she is is really.

The stromatolite and chakras

Stromatolite helps to chakra balance root. This chakra is located at the base of the spine, at the level of the perineum. The root chakra calls for rooting and anchoring. The person is directly connected to the Earth and the world equipment.

The balanced root chakra, regulates the fundamental needs of the person. It is linked to survival, plays on instinct and fear. The person assures physiological needs (eating, sleeping, etc.). She is financially stable and feels good at home. of those around him. This chakra favors anchoring the person. She feels well-being, takes initiative and achieves objectives.

The root chakra unbalanced, can cause pain and tension. The person loses self-confidence and can become depressive.

The root chakra unbalanced, too closed, leads to feelings of lack and fear (fear of dying, of losing his job, of being abandoned, etc.). The person lets go and discourages.

The root chakra unbalanced, too open, makes the person selfish, angry, even violent. She succumbs to all kinds of addictions, such as alcohol, tobacco and drugs, and has a sexual behavior unbridled.

Maintenance, purification and recharging the stromatolite

Since extraction to your home, your stromatolite will not can neither be purified nor recharged using elements of nature such as the sun, the sea land and water. Moreover, it has been manipulated many times and has therefore been in contact with all kinds of influences, both negative and positive.

As soon as it arrives in your home, it's essential to carry out a thorough purification and recharging. Operations are also to be carried out in maintenance at least once a month or after a session of lithotherapy.

Dip in your stromatolite in a glass of spring water for 3 hours. Gently dry with a towel. soft cloth to remove any remaining impurities. For lighter purification, use fumigation with white sage or in a bowl Tibetan.

Recharge your stromatolite under the rays of the full moon. You can also place on an amethyst geode or on an quartz cluster for 24 hours.

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