GOLDSTONE Meaning of the name:The name "goldstone" refers to the sparkling, golden appearance of this material, created by fine copper inclusions in the glass. Despite the name, it is not a natural mineral, but a man-made glass. Legend has it that goldstone was discovered by chance in the 17th century by monks in Italy while they were experimenting with glass and copper.
Info about the stone
SCALE
SACRAL CHAKRA
AIR
AMORPHOUS
RED
HÄRTE 5-6
EDELSTEINWASSER ✓
  • Scale SCALE
  • Sacral Chakra SACRAL CHAKRA
  • Air AIR
  • Amorphous AMORPHOUS
  • RED
  • Edelsteinwasser Suitable for gemstone water

Meaning

Goldstone is considered a "stone of strength" because it is said to boost self-confidence and willpower, as well as promote self-acceptance. This can help with achieving goals such as a healthy and balanced diet. It is also said to increase joie de vivre and release energy to successfully complete daily tasks. Users report that it can have a particularly positive influence on those who are grumpy in the morning.

Alleged effect

In healing stone science, goldstone is said to stimulate blood circulation and thus be helpful for fatigue, exhaustion, and headaches. It is also said to boost the body's defenses and strengthen the immune system. Users also report positive effects on the digestive system and stomach pain.

Mineralogie & Entstehung

Goldstone is not a natural mineral but a man-made glass. It consists of melted quartz sand mixed with copper oxide. During controlled cooling, tiny copper flakes crystallize, creating the characteristic golden sparkle. The brown base color also comes from the copper. It is primarily produced in Italy and China today. The blue variant (blue goldstone) contains cobalt instead of copper.

Pflege & Reinigung

Goldstone has a hardness of about 5–6 and is relatively easy to care for as a glass product, but it is sensitive to breakage. Clean under running water. Protect from hard impacts. Recharging in the sun or on rock crystal is safe, as its color is lightfast.

Verwechslungsgefahren & Qualität

Goldstone is always synthetic. It is sometimes mistakenly sold as sunstone, which is a natural feldspar with a similar sparkle. There are also optical similarities with brown aventurine. The very uniform, intense sparkle is the most reliable distinguishing feature for goldstone – natural stones always show a more uneven shimmer.