Goldstone

What is Goldstone?

Goldstone is a semi-precious gemstone that has a striking glittering appearance. Though the name is “goldstone”, but there is neither gold nor stone.

It is a glittering gemstone that forms in a low-oxygen decreasing atmosphere. The finished products appear to be smooth with a glittering effect. It can also be carved into figurines, beads or other artefacts favourable for semi-precious stone.

How is Goldstone formed?

The most common form of this stone is the brilliant reddish-brown hues which contain little metallic copper crystals. These tiny crystals need special conditions to occur in the right way.

The initial batch gets melted together from minerals, including silica copper oxides along with other metal oxides for reducing the copper ions to elemental copper. Then, the vat gets sealed off the air and protected in a limited range of temperatures to keep the glass hot sufficient for maintaining liquidity. Simultaneously, it allows metallic crystals to precipitate from the treatment without getting melted or oxidised.

After a desirable crystallisation period, the total batch is then cooled to only one solid mass. After that, it is broken out of the vat for undergoing the selection process and shaping.

The ultimate appearance of these batches is perhaps highly uneven and heterogeneous. Usually, the best element is close to the middle or heart of the slab.

Where are Goldstone found?

Goldstone has been predominantly found in China in recent years.

What are the properties of Goldstone?

• Specific Gravity: n/a
• Hardness: 5.50 to 6 on the Mohs Scale

Composition

This semi-precious stone is a composition of silica glass and metallic crystals that are commonly copper. However, it can also contain cobalt, chromium or manganese.

Colour

Mostly, goldstone forms in reddish-brown colour with flecks of copper. Other shades of this semi-precious stone include green, blue and purple hues. As for hues of green, blue and purple goldstone, the colour occurs mostly from the glass. All these three variants of goldstone do not contain copper. While purple and blue goldstone can have different metals, such as manganese or cobalt, green goldstone has chromium oxide to create a glittering effect on the stone.

Cut

Goldstone comes in various shapes, including round, oval, heart, triangle and more.

Clarity and Lustre

Goldstone maintains a fine lustre.

What are the benefits of Goldstone?

Goldstone is said to be perfect for bringing in peace and relief. It also helps to make people more determined and ambitious to reach their life goals.

Goldstone and Chakras

Different colours of goldstone align with different chakras. The most popular reddish-brown goldstone is linked to the root chakra. Blue goldstone is associated with throat and crown chakras. It is believed to promote healing energy and learning. Plus, blue goldstone is also ideal for enhancing self-acceptance and alleviating hypersensitivity.

Goldstone and Zodiac Sign

Goldstone is the ideal match for the natives of the Leo zodiac sign. Leo is the fifth zodiac sign, along with goldstone, brings generosity and hospitality in life.

What Jewellery is Goldstone suitable for?

Jewellery designers highly value goldstone for its beauty and functionality. This gemstone can easily be carved and shaped into different designs, making it a versatile product.

This gemstone is typically suitable for necklaces, bracelets and other jewellery.