Rough stone — Four shapes · Epidote

The stone as the earth formed it, simply freed from its matrix and cleaned. Sharp edges, irregular faces, a matte or glassy luster depending on the vein.

A pistachio to bottle green, in elongated striated crystals, with a pronounced glassy luster.

What tradition says. Tradition credits it with amplifying — what you cultivate, it strengthens.

The piece. Four shapes · Epidote.

In practice. Set it on a tray, in a bowl, next to a candle. Rough pieces sit well beside polished ones, by contrast. Rinse under clear water and dry; some soft materials cannot take water, check first.

• Frequently found with quartz, it crystallizes in the fissures of metamorphic rocks.
• A natural piece: shade, veining and dimensions vary from one example to the next

A decorative object for personal practice. It is no substitute for medical advice or treatment.