Lava Stone
What is Lava Stone?
Lava stone is the name given to molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption, and the resulting stone after solidification and cooling.
How is Lava Stone formed?
Lava stone is formed when molten rock erupts form an active volcano and comes in contact with the cool atmosphere of the Earth, which begins to solidify it. This is when stone beads are formed and are commonly seen in the following shapes: round, oval, slices, discs, roundels, teardrops and saucers.
Interesting Facts about Lava Stone
A naturally porous (filled with natural holes and bubbles) stone means they are lightweight and a perfect stone for jewelry that is comfortable to wear. Lava beads occur naturally in three colors, including black, grey and brown. Today, they can be found in an assortment of colors as they often dyed. These stones have a rough texture, which can be quite abrasive, therefore the beads used for jewelry are treated with paraffin wax to make them smooth.
Healing Properties of Lava Stone
Lava stone is a grounding stone that strengthens one’s connection to mother earth. It gives us strength and courage, allowing us stability through times of change. It provides guidance and understanding in situations where we may need to “bounce back”. A calming stone, it is very useful in dissipating anger.
Astrological sign
Aries, Leo + Sagittarius
