Local: Norway
Geological Properties
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Rock Type: Eclogite (High-Pressure Metamorphic Rock)
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Composition: Primarily red garnet (commonly almandine-pyrope) and green omphacite, a sodium-calcium pyroxene
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Hardness: Approximately 5.5–7.5 on the Mohs scale, depending on the minerals present
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Color: Deep green, emerald green, red, burgundy, and reddish-brown
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Clarity: Opaque as a rock; individual mineral crystals may be translucent
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Luster: Dull to granular when rough; glassy when polished
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Density: Approximately 3.2–3.6 g/cm³
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Formation: Forms when basaltic or gabbroic rocks undergo intense pressure and elevated temperatures deep within Earth's crust or upper mantle, commonly in subduction zones.
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Origin: Norway, Austria, Italy, China, South Africa, and the United States
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Unique Feature: Recognized for its striking combination of red garnet crystals embedded in a green omphacite-rich matrix. Its mineral composition provides evidence of high-pressure geological processes deep within Earth.
Metaphysical Properties
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Known As: Stone of Transformation & Inner Strength
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Energy: Grounding, stabilizing, and empowering
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Chakras: Root and heart
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Emotional Support: Believed to encourage resilience, confidence, and emotional balance during periods of change
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Spiritual Meaning: Symbolically associated with personal transformation, endurance, and connection to Earth's powerful geological forces
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Symbolism: Strength, perseverance, renewal, and stability
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Intention: Stay grounded through change, embrace your inner strength, and grow with confidence.
Common Uses
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Tumbling: Suitable for tumbling when the rock is compact and free of fractures; differing mineral hardness may produce uneven polishing.
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Carving: Used for spheres, hearts, palm stones, decorative sculptures, and ornamental pieces.
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Jewelry Making: Occasionally fashioned into cabochons, pendants, beads, and statement jewelry featuring contrasting red and green minerals.
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Landscaping & Décor: Attractive for decorative rock gardens, indoor displays, and natural stone arrangements; durable, unfractured pieces are best for outdoor use.
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Crafts & Collections: Highly valued for geological collections, educational specimens, lapidary projects, and polished decorative stones.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.