Flint Stone - Striped
Attributes
Stone of Optimism. Helps to tone down emotions and pushes away bad energy. Protects against life's mistakes, helps make good decisions, mobilizes and stimulates activity. It also eliminates fatigue, adds vitality and strengthens optimism.
Origin
Flints have been found in many places in the world, but their formation is still a mystery to scientists. Generally known flints are formed
by the transformation of chalcedon and opal. But the Polish flint is different, it comes from quartz precipitated directly from sea water,
which makes it unique in geological terms. Silica is found in sea water. As a result of a shallow water state and a change in pH, silica
is deposited at the seawater bottom, often in old crustacean holes - this is how flint is formed. One estimates that the silica contained in Polish striped flint comes from the skeleton of sea sponges. It often contains fragments of fossilized marine fauna - sponges, mussels, snails.
Striped flint found in Poland is distinguished by beautiful patterns that are unusual for flints found in other parts of the world. It is also harder, so it has a more beautiful polish, which is also unique feature.
Name
The lump is surrounded by white bark, after its removal the inner part is exposed, which is darker and brightens closer to the center
of the lump. The center of the stone is the brightest and has no stripes. From the bark there are lines filled with flint. They create beautiful
and unique patterns, from which the name of the flint found in Poland comes.
History
Flint is, beside the wood, the oldest raw material used by Homo Sapiens. In addition to the typical functional features, it also had a symbolic meaning. It was used for making cult items, such as amulets. It was believed that it had a special magical influence - the ability to expel negative energies, eternity, stability and sanctity. The Egyptian clergy sculpted scarabs from flint, which were supposed to have a beneficial effect
on the heart and to extend one's life.
Flints slapped on each other are sparking. A spark is a sign of fire, so it is believed that the fire of life is contained in flint. The flint was also
a stone symbolizing the Roman god Jupiter. The oldest attribute of this god was the lightning, with which the sparks of flint were connected - this is why it was called the "lightning stone".
The largest complex of flint mines in the world was discovered 85 years ago in Poland in the Holy Cross Mountains. On 80 hectares over 400 mines are located, which were established about 4000 - 5000 years ago. The miners working in the mines had an exceptional, almost magical bond with the flint. They built temples in the mines and performed their work by vocation.
Due to its uniqueness and scientific value as one of the most important objects in the history of our continent, the area of the mines is under archaeological and natural protection and has the status of a Monument of History. The Prehistoric Flint Mining Region, where the original flint mines are located, was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on the 6th of July 2019.
Astrology
Stone associated with: Aries, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Recommended
Silver pendant with striped flint
Silver ring with striped flint
