Blue Goldstone Crystal Palm Stone VG86

• Material: Blue GoldstoneProduct
• Type: Palm Stone· 
• Quantity: Set of 7-10 Palm Stones

1. Origin

Blue goldstone is a man-made glass material (the product page states it is man-made) in which metallic particles are suspended to create a galaxy-like sparkle; it is not a natural mineral, and the blue colour is normally produced by cobalt. It does not come from a particular deposit and is produced in glass workshops in many parts of the world. This item is a palm stone, supplied per the product page as a set of 7 to 10 pieces.

2. History

Goldstone glass dates back to Europe and is generally traced to Venetian glassmaking around the 17th to 18th century, often described as an accidental discovery; because its sparkle resembles natural aventurine quartz, it became known as "goldstone". It has since remained a popular imitation gem and decorative material in gift and spiritual-goods markets.

3. Usage

The product page notes that the size, shape and shine make the palm stone ideal for meditation, energy work, pocket carry, desk placement or collecting. As man-made glass it is easily cleaned with a soft cloth, and strong impacts and prolonged soaking should be avoided.

4. Function

The product page notes that although blue goldstone is man-made, it is credited with uplifting metaphysical properties and an eye-catching look, which makes it one of the best-selling crystal palm stones across gift shops, boutiques and spiritual stores. Practically, the palm stone serves for hand-held calming, decoration and display, and it also works as part of a themed set.