Meteorite
About Meteorite
Meteorite is perhaps the most extraordinary of all stones — not of this Earth, but a visitor from the cosmos, formed billions of years ago in the depths of space and delivered to our planet through the fiery drama of atmospheric entry. Meteorites are fragments of asteroids, comets, or other planetary bodies that have survived their journey through Earth's atmosphere and landed on the surface. They carry within them the ancient chemical memory of the solar system's formation — some specimens are older than the Earth itself. To hold a meteorite is to hold a piece of the universe's history in your hands.
Crystal Properties
- Type: Extraterrestrial rock/mineral
- Mohs Hardness: Varies by type (typically 4–7)
- Chemical Composition: Varies — iron-nickel alloys (iron meteorites), silicate minerals (stony meteorites), or a combination (stony-iron meteorites)
- Crystal System: Varies by composition
- Colour: Dark grey to black with metallic inclusions; iron meteorites display the distinctive Widmanstätten pattern when cut and etched
- Chakra: Root Chakra, Crown Chakra, All Chakras
- Element: Fire, Storm, Earth
- Zodiac: All signs — meteorite transcends earthly astrological associations
Metaphysical Properties
Meteorite carries the energy of the cosmos — vast, ancient, and profoundly transformative. It is a stone of cosmic perspective, helping you transcend the limitations of ordinary thinking and access a broader, more universal view of your existence and purpose. It accelerates spiritual evolution, activates dormant psychic abilities, and creates a powerful bridge between your earthly self and your cosmic origins. Working with meteorite can be an intense experience — it is not a gentle stone, but a powerful catalyst for those ready to expand beyond the boundaries of ordinary consciousness.
Healing Benefits
- Connects you to cosmic wisdom and universal consciousness
- Accelerates spiritual evolution and psychic development
- Provides cosmic perspective on earthly challenges
- Activates dormant gifts and higher potentials
- Strengthens willpower and inner resolve
- Bridges earthly existence with cosmic origins and purpose
Types of Meteorite
- Iron Meteorites: Composed primarily of iron-nickel alloys; display the stunning Widmanstätten pattern when cut and etched. The most commonly used in jewellery and crystal healing.
- Stony Meteorites: The most common type; composed primarily of silicate minerals. Include chondrites (the most primitive, containing chondrules) and achondrites.
- Stony-Iron Meteorites: The rarest type; a beautiful combination of iron-nickel metal and silicate minerals. Pallasites — with their stunning olivine crystals set in metal — are among the most beautiful natural objects on Earth.
Pairs Well With
Meteorite pairs powerfully with Moldavite for intense cosmic transformation and spiritual acceleration, Indochinite for complementary extraterrestrial energy, and Black Tourmaline for essential grounding during intense cosmic work.
How to Use Meteorite
- Meditate: Hold during deep meditation to access cosmic consciousness and accelerate spiritual evolution
- Place: On your altar as a powerful cosmic anchor and conversation piece of extraordinary rarity
- Carry: When seeking cosmic perspective, expanded awareness, or a powerful boost to your spiritual practice
- Affirmation: "I am a child of the cosmos. I carry the wisdom of the universe within me and am connected to all that is."
Cleansing & Charging
- Cleanse: Smudge with sage or palo santo. Avoid water, especially for iron meteorites which can rust.
- Charge: Place under the open night sky or full moon to reconnect with its cosmic origins
Authenticity & Provenance
All meteorites sold at Embrace Bohemia are genuine, authenticated specimens with known provenance. Meteorites are classified and catalogued by the Meteoritical Society, and reputable specimens come with documentation of their classification and find location. We are committed to sourcing only ethically obtained, authenticated meteorite material.