What is Stichtite?

Stichtite is a magnesium chromium carbonate that crystallizes in different forms. This gemstone is rich in Manganese Iron Phosphate. They are found in beautiful shades of purple, pink, and violet. It is formed in masses and inclusions with other minerals such as Serpentine. A.S. Wesly first discovered Stichtite in Tasmania, Australia, in 1910. He names the mineral he found after the mine’s manager, Robert Carl Sticht. 

In the 110 years since its emergence, stichtite has only been found a few times. The deposits of stichtite found are in Tasmania, Brazil, Canada, Sweden, Russia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and India. 

Stichtite is a very soft but makes lovely cabochons, see pic 3 of cab I made. It is associated with the zodiac signs of Aries, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius, and Pisces