One Side Polished high quality Blue John
One Side Polished extremely rare and high quality Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar) from Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton, Derbyshire.
Size: approx. 4.8 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm (widest point)
Weight: approx. 45g
This unique Blue John has natural marks and its famous banding stripes on its surface, which are a result of its crystallised formation.
This Blue John stone has a range of colours, from dark purple-blue alternating with yellow and light cream.
About the stone:
Blue John is the rarest mineral in Britain.
Blue John is now a very rare and mysterious gemstone mined around the Peak District village of Castleton, Derbyshire. It is believed that it was the Romans that first discovered the gem some 2000 years ago and instantly fell in love with it's unique qualities.
A stone of the Third Eye and Crown Chakras, Blue John brings a sense of deep peace and clarity of mind, and during times of confusion or despair offers assistance in knowing where to look for answers and solution.