Runestone Feldspar Palmstone

A unique NEW product out of Zimbabwe - Runestone Feldspar. The material displays pink, often needle-shaped distribution of Feldspar in a Quartz matrix, resulting in stunning & complex patterns. The contrast between the pink/peach colors with the snow-white Quartz makes these stunning & unique.

Feldspar, a group of minerals containing potassium, sodium, calcium & aluminum silicates, was given its name by Johan Gottschalk Wallerius in 1747. The name Feldspar is derived from the German word feld meaning field, because some early specimens were found in fields, & spar - a geological term for non-metallic minerals with a vitreous luster & good cleavage.

Feldspar is the name given to a group of minerals distinguished by the presence of alumina & silica. It is the single most abundant mineral group on Earth. The minerals included in this group are the orthoclase, microcline and plagioclase feldspars.

Quartz is transparent to translucent, has a conchoidal fracture & a vitreous luster. It is a significant component of many igneous, metamorphic & sedimentary rocks, this natural form of silicon dioxide also has in an impressive range of varieties & colors.

Feldspar is believed to be a gemstone of creativity, helping to find unconventional ways to achieve goals by stimulating creative thinking. Feldspar is said to promote self-respect, self-esteem and self-awareness.

Quartz is a power stone, prized as a healing stone. It is considered the most powerful healing stone of the mineral kingdom.
Together, they are a powerful combination.