Flint is a sedimentary mineral and a cryptocrystalline form of quartz, whose traces are directly intertwined with human evolution. Carved and construction tools and weapons made from flint date back millions of years, and the stone itself is widespread worldwide – it can be found on beaches, rivers, and lakes. Its color is usually gray, but flint can also appear black, brown, red, pink, blue, green, white, or light yellow.
Flint helps your physical and emotional bodies merge into one harmonious whole. It has very strong grounding energies that promote courage, strength, and initiative. It is said that this stone motivates lazier people to act, helps firmly defend their opinions, and grants the gift of eloquence – clearing the mind and aiding quick and correct decision-making.
Flint provides emotional stability – it is a great stone for people suffering from envy or anger. By enhancing intuition, it helps recognize emerging negative emotions and avoid conflict situations. It is said that carrying flint in your pocket encourages generosity and compassion towards others.
Flint is believed to protect homes from lightning, absorb and destroy negative energy entering the living environment. In ancient times, travelers carried this stone with them to protect against dangers on the road.
In folk medicine, flint is used to cleanse kidney stones, helps people with liver and digestive problems, and in some cultures, flint elixirs are used as antiseptics. It is believed to help women and girls maintain their skin's beauty by clearing it of acne.
Technical Information
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Country of Origin: Germany
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Chemical composition: SiO2
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Hardness on the Mohs scale: 7
Discover the powerful energy of flint and let this unique mineral provide you with protection, spiritual growth, and inner harmony.
