Lava rock

Properties of lava stone

Lava rock forms from the rapid cooling of volcanic magma once it has emerged onto the Earth's surface. This dark volcanic rock is commonly known as basalt.

The composition of lava rock varies depending on the type of lava, and even on the type of volcano that erupts it, which can be effusive or explosive. Lava rock is perhaps one of the most widespread rocks in the world, as it forms a large part of the oceanic crust. A very hard rock, it has colors ranging from light gray to black and dark gray. The color of the rock varies greatly depending on its chemical composition and the additives used in its production.

Lava rock deposits can be found wherever there are volcanoes. There are large basalt flows in France, especially in Auvergne, India, the United States, near Mount St. Helens or Hawaii, for example, and in several African countries...

History of lava stone

Countless legends and myths link humans to volcanoes. References to volcanic eruptions as the result of divine wrath, or a supernatural event, are almost a constant in cultures around the world.

From Hawaii to Java, from Iceland to African countries, people have always imagined or even created a mystique to explain the fury of volcanoes. From these powerful and mysterious events, the result is the formation of a stone, often black and charged with the energy of the earth that erupted it. Lava rock is often mistaken for a rock containing all the power and energy of fire.

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Today, the uses of lava stone are very diverse. It is widely used in various industrial sectors for certain types of mortar, as a building or ornamental stone in buildings, and so on. Some artisans also use lava stone to make very creative jewelry, which is currently very popular among stone enthusiasts and those interested in lithotherapy.

Benefits of lava stone

On a physical level, all specialists in lithotherapy agree that lava stone is a warming stone. It is believed to retain heat gently and evenly for the body's organs it comes into contact with. It is not uncommon to use lava stone to relax muscles and relieve tension of all kinds, whether muscular or nervous. Lava stone is also said to revitalize organs and strengthen bodily functions thanks to its mineralogical properties.

On a psychological level, lava stone is considered a magnetic stone that draws its power from the telluric energy of Mother Earth. The natural magnetism of lava stone has a positive influence and protects the wearer, giving them strength and courage to face the challenges of daily life.

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A stone of psychological reconstruction, it helps in recovering from trauma and controlling negative and excessive emotions such as anger. It also helps improve self-awareness to better evolve by overcoming unconscious blocks.

Lava stone is also a grounding stone that provides both physical and mental strength and stability. Its favorite chakras are the Root Chakra, the Sacral Chakra, and the Solar Plexus Chakra.

To purify lava stone, soak it for a few hours in slightly salted distilled water. Like all black stones, it recharges with exposure to sunlight, ideally in a cluster of crystals.