Thunder Egg - Ref RBX182

Actual Thunder Egg

Size 2.5cm x 2cm. Weight 14.4g

Thunder Eggs are good personal power stones, providing stability and grounding.

A spherical rock which form in some types of silica-rich volcanic rocks (e.g. rhyolites). As the volcanic lava cooled, trapped steam and other gases formed an expanding bubble.  These can range from a centimetre (half inch) too over a meter (three feet) across. They usually contain centres of chalcedony with fractures of agate, jasper or opal, either uniquely or in combination. Also quartz & gypsum crystals, as well as various other mineral growths and inclusions. 

The Native Americans thought when thunderstorms occurred these rival, jealous Gods hurled large numbers of the round-shaped rocks at each other in furious anger. Thus, according to Native American legend, Thunder eggs were scattered over the high plateaus of Central Oregon.

Thunder Eggs, these can range from a centimetre (half inch) too over a meter (three feet) across. They usually contain centres of chalcedony with fractures of agate, jasper or opal, either uniquely or in combination. Also quartz & gypsum crystals, as well as various other mineral growths and inclusions. 

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