Atlantisite: stone of ancient wisdom, heart power and deep peace
Atlantisite is a special combination of Serpentine and Stichtite and you can recognize it immediately by its green color with purple to violet patches. This gemstone is often associated with the energy of mythical Atlantis and is known for its grounding, protective and heart-opening effect. Historically, Atlantisite is relatively young as a trade name; the stone became especially well known through finds in Australia, where the powerful combination of Serpentine and Stichtite was first introduced to the market as a separate gemstone. Energetically, this stone helps to release tension, soften emotions and reconnect you with your inner truth. Because of its striking colors, Atlantisite is very popular in jewelry such as pendants, bracelets and necklaces: you not only carry a beautiful gemstone with you, but also a powerful companion for peace, protection and spiritual growth.
Physical effect of Atlantisite
Atlantisite is seen as a calming and relaxing stone for the body. It can help to soften built-up muscle tension and stress in the body, especially in the neck, shoulders and back. The combination of Serpentine and Stichtite makes it a lovely stone to use with overstimulation, restlessness and fatigue, because it may help to calm the nervous system and invites the body to relax more deeply. Many people experience Atlantisite as supportive in restoring their energy after a busy period, with tension headaches and with a general feeling of inner unrest. This stone is also often used to help the body relax before sleep, so that you can rest more deeply and peacefully.
Note: Gemstones, minerals and crystals only work in a supportive way and are never a replacement for therapy. If you have any health issues, always consult your physician.
Spiritual effect and meaning of Atlantisite
On a spiritual level, Atlantisite is a stone of ancient wisdom, heart opening and protection. The stone helps you to be gentler with yourself, to release old emotions and to look at your own process with more love. It is often used in meditation to connect with higher knowledge, past lives and the subtle layers of your consciousness, without “floating away” from your body. The grounding quality of Serpentine ensures that you keep both feet on the ground, while the purple Stichtite strengthens your intuition, clairvoyance and spiritual sensitivity. Atlantisite supports you in setting healthy boundaries, releasing karmic patterns and finding inner peace in the midst of chaos. It is a beautiful stone for anyone who wants to live more deeply from heart awareness, compassion and inner truth.
Properties of Atlantisite
- Hardness: approx. 3–4 on the Mohs scale
- Density: approx. 2.4–2.6 g/cm³
- Composition: combination of Serpentine (Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄) and Stichtite (Mg₆Cr₂CO₃(OH)₁₆·4H₂O)
- Crystal structure: microcrystalline, predominantly monoclinic to trigonal
- Color: fresh green to yellow-green with purple to violet inclusions
Locations where Atlantisite is found
- Australia
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
Zodiac signs
Virgo
Atlantisite helps Virgo to get out of the head and more into the heart. The stone softens perfectionism, supports the release of worries and brings more relaxation to body and mind.
Pisces
For Pisces, Atlantisite offers both protection and a deepening of intuition. It helps not to absorb too much energy from others while at the same time strengthening the gentle, spiritual power of Pisces.
Sagittarius
For Sagittarius, Atlantisite supports the search for truth and wisdom. The stone helps to ground spiritual insights and encourages embracing life lessons with an open heart and healthy boundaries.
Chakras
Heart Chakra
Atlantisite resonates strongly with the Heart Chakra and helps with opening, softening and healing emotional wounds. The stone supports forgiveness, self-love and allowing loving connection with others.
Third Eye Chakra
With the Third Eye Chakra, Atlantisite promotes intuition, inner insight and clear perception. It helps to see through patterns, release old stories and look at your life path with more clarity.
Crown Chakra
On the level of the Crown Chakra, Atlantisite connects you with higher wisdom and spiritual guidance. The stone invites you to open up to inspiration, trust and the experience that you are part of a greater whole.
Caring for Atlantisite
To keep the energy of Atlantisite fresh and pure, you can energetically cleanse the stone on a regular basis. Briefly rinsing it under lukewarm running water is possible, but be careful because of its relatively low hardness; dry it thoroughly afterwards. You can also cleanse Atlantisite with smoke from, for example, White Sage or Palo Santo, or by placing it near a singing bowl, Rock Crystal or Selenite. Charging works beautifully in the soft light of the moon, especially around the full moon, or on a powerful crystal cluster.
You can find more information about cleansing and charging gemstones in our blog “the cleansing and charging of gemstones”.
Conclusion
Atlantisite is a powerful yet gentle gemstone for anyone who wants to bring more peace, protection and heart connection into their life. The combination of grounding Serpentine and spiritually opening Stichtite makes it an ideal stone for meditation, emotional healing and deepening your intuition, without losing your connection to the here and now. Whether you wear Atlantisite as a pendant, bracelet or as a tumbled stone in your pocket, it reminds you to live your own truth with an open heart. Discover the energy of Atlantisite in our webshop and choose the piece of jewelry or gemstone that suits you best.
If you have any questions about Atlantisite, do not hesitate to contact Kristalmeester. We are happy to help.