Easily the oldest and most frequently found stone in the world it is used by an almost endless amount of cultures. Lava stone literally comes from the core of the earth - fiery brimstone that bubbles to the surface and cools. Once the stone is cool, it becomes porous and black, creating the beautiful black color so many have come to love. This is known as basalt, and can mostly be found in the ocean.

• Emotional - Since lava is known for its grounding qualities, it’s wonderful for calming the emotions. In fact, the quality of fire springs from the ground, so in terms of healing gems, this lends itself to a calming (but intense) energy. Because it comes from raw energy, it’s considered to be a stone of rebirth and shedding unneeded layers of emotional attachment.
• Spiritual - Lava stones are fantastic for stabilizing and grounding the root chakra. This is because of the strong connection to the earth and its creation within the centre of Earth. In folk remedies, it was also given to soldiers to help them remain calm during battle.