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Mookaite Sphere

Regular price $47.00 USD
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Mookaite Sphere, you will receive the Mookaite Sphere pictured in this listing.  Sphere stand is also sold separately and can be found in a different listing.

Approximate Measurements:

Sphere:
Diameter: 2.35" (59.8mm)
Weight: 9.5oz (268g)

Mookaite is a variety of jasper from Western Australia.  Mookaite is made up predominantly of the microscopic remains of minute aquatic organisms called radiolaria.  These organisms had a unique skeletal structure. The scientific name for mookaite is Windalia Radiolarite. The radiolaria measured 0.1 to 0.2 millimetres and produced intricate mineral skeletons.  As ancient oceans receded they gradually died out and their skeletal remains slowly transformed into sedimentary rock. Although many varieties of radiolarite can be found around the world, Windalia can only be found in one location in Australia. Mookaite is a rock not a mineral.  These two materials are not the same.  Like most varieties of jasper, mookaite is made up of several different minerals and substances. The beautiful colours in it occurs come primarily from impurities of iron and manganese.  Along with precious opal, mookaite is one of Australia's best known gemstones.
On Mohs scale of hardness mookaite grades 6 to 7.  Although relatively hard it's also brittle so will break or fracture quite easily.

Disclaimer: The information provided about Mookaite and its potential uses is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Crystals, including Mookaite, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. The use of crystals should not replace or substitute professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any health-related concerns or psychological issues, please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional or mental health practitioner. The use of crystals is a personal choice, and the effects experienced may vary from person to person. Always use crystals responsibly and with an open mind, understanding that they are not a guarantee of specific outcomes.