AUSTRALIAN MOOKAITE / MOKAITE / MUKAITE / STONE ABILITIES, ENERGY - VITALITY - CALM - BALANCE - ADVENTURER
Are you going on a first date, or to an important meeting? If you take the Mookaite mineral with you, it will ensure a positive outcome of the planned event; it has been a reliable companion to people for many years.
This variety of jasper is a protective mineral with strong power.








esotericists have used the magical properties of the mineral since ancient times for witchcraft rituals and meditation; they believe that the intricate pattern of the crystal helps to receive blocked mystical information and transition to the astral plane.
HEALTH EFFECTS
It is not recommended for people suffering from insomnia to wear the mineral.
The healing stone is recommended to be worn as an amulet closer to the body. For children, it is advisable to place the amulet under the mattress.Crystals are used if the following symptoms are observed:
CLEANING AND CHARGING
ZODIAC SIGNS
According to esoteric teachings, the planets are Mercury, Jupiter. Compatibility of the mineral with the fire signs of the zodiac is noted.
(“+++” - the stone fits perfectly, “+” - can be worn, “-” - absolutely contraindicated):
| Zodiac sign | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aries | + + + |
| Taurus | + |
| Gemini | + |
| Cancer | + |
| Leo | + + + |
| Virgo | + |
| Libra | + |
| Scorpio | + |
| Sagittarius | + + + |
| Capricorn | + |
| Aquarius | + |
| Pisces | + |
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER STONES
A person who wears an ornament consisting of several minerals will be drawn into their relationship. Mineralogists have noticed that mookaite goes well with gemstones. Interacts favorably with emerald, heliotrope, sapphire.
Unfavorable combination with the following minerals:
Neutral combination - with fur agate and carnelian.
COLOR
Mookaite displays earthy shades ranging from cream and ochre through red to purple and brown. Its colors often blend into a single multicolored pattern. It is located in Western Australia near the Kennedy Range on the lands of local farmers. It only began to be used for commercial purposes recently.
VARIETIES
There are various types of mookaite. Popular examples
The stones are monochrome and may be decorated with a pattern (dots, landscape, spots). Some are like the golden glow of the sun, others like a starry sky, the fresh greenery of the forest, fiery canyons, the endless ocean.
SITE
Mookaite is a type of jasper. Scientists, however, distinguish it as a separate species because it differs slightly from the true gemstone. There are few mineral deposits on the planet:
The Muka Creek area became a hallmark of the gemstone and also gave it its name. Mooka means “flowing water” in an Australian Indigenous language. Its exotic origin gave mookaite additional names: ocean jasper and Australian agate.
HISTORY AND TRADITION
Mukait (mookait) is a brand name. At first, jewelers used them. Today, this name is widely used. The stone was discovered not so long ago - 30 years ago. However, Mookaite quickly won the love of buyers. The mineral is known for its healing, esoteric, and astrological properties.
Mookaite comes from the remains of tiny organisms – radiolarians – small nomads of the ocean. These single-cell skeletal structures look like a masterpiece of architecture or delicate lacework of skilled craftsmanship. The remains of radiolarian skeletons form sedimentary rock, turning into mud, silicon dioxide, and then into a mineral of fantastic beauty. The yellow, terracotta, and green color of the mineral is given by chromium and iron. Manganese is responsible for the rich palette of red shades.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Property | description |
|---|---|
| Химическая формула | SiO2 |
| Mohs hardness | 6 - 7 |
| Index of refraction | 1.54 |
| Density | 2.58 - 2.91 g / cmXNUMX |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| double refraction | No |
| Luster | Glass |
| transparency | Opaque |
| Color | red, yellow, white, pink, crimson, orange, mustard and chestnut, bright color |
The stone is scratch-resistant and is not affected by steel. Thanks to these qualities, he gained many fans. Mookaite can maintain its original appearance for a long time.