Petoskey Stone

`pey-tah-skee stohn`

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General Gemstone Details

A Petoskey stone is a rock and a fossil, often pebble-shaped, that is composed of a fossilized coral.

The stones were formed as a result of glaciation, in which sheets of ice plucked stones from the bedrock, grinding off their rough edges and depositing them in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the northwestern portion of Michigan's lower peninsula. In some areas of Michigan, complete fossilized coral colony heads can be found.

Petoskey stones are found in the Gravel Point Formation of the Traverse Group. They are fragments of a coral reef that was originally deposited during the Devonian period, about 350 million years ago.

When dry, the stone resembles ordinary limestone but when wet or polished using lapidary techniques, the distinctive mottled pattern of the six-sided coral fossils emerges. Other forms of fossilized coral are also found in the same location.

In 1965, it was named the state stone of Michigan.

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Scientific Properties:
Due to the fact that Petoskey Stone is a fossilized stone it is not rated on the Moh's Scale of Hardness. It has been reported to have a hardenss from 2 all the way through 6.

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Mystical Properties:
Some say that the eye configurations the stone shows (particularly when polished) it is told that it will mystically help stimulate the third eye and one's general psychic awareness.

Petoskey Stone is also said to keep misbehaving spirits from channeling incorrect information or interfering with one's life. In particular, as far as awareness, Petoskey Stone is said to enhance awareness of the emotions, which can be a grant favor when dealing with emotional issues. Additionally it's said to be benificial in conveying creative expression of all kinds.

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More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
Petoskey Stone is said to clear out negative energies from the aura and the environment. It also discourages infections and infectious diseases.

Traditional healing folklore and crystal healing lore purport that Petoskey Stone is helpful for healing AIDS, Cancer, CFS, eyes, head, infections, infectious disease, lungs, skeletal system, and tumors of all kinds.

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Magical Properties:
Energy: Not Noted
Element: Not Noted
Powers: Not Noted

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Zodiac:
Associations: Not Noted

Not a Birthstone for any noted month.

Stone not noted for any particular star sign.

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More Chakra Info

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Chakra Classification:
Petoskey Stone is related primarily to the 6th, or Third Eye/Brow Chakra as well as the 7th, or Crown Chakra .

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.