PRESELI BLUESTONE
STONEHENGE STONE /PRESELI SPOTTED DOLERITE

(Wales)

The term “bluestone” in Britain is used in a loose sense to cover all of the “foreign,” not intrinsic, stones at Stonehenge. It is a “convenience” label rather than a geological term, since at least 20 different rock types are represented. One of the most common rocks in the assemblage is known as Preseli Spotted Dolerite—a chemically altered igneous rock containing spots or clusters of secondary minerals replacing plagioclase feldspar. It is a medium grained dark and heavy rock, harder than granite. Preseli bluestone tools, such as axes, have been discovered elsewhere within the British Isles. Many of them appear to have been made in or near Stonehenge, since there are petrographic similarities with some of the spotted dolerites there. The bluestones at Stonehenge were placed there during the third phase of construction at Stonehenge around 2300 BC.[1] It is assumed that there were about 80 of them originally, but this has never been proven since only 43 remain. The stones are estimated to weigh between 2 and 4 tons each. The majority of them are believed to have been brought from the Preseli Hills, about 250 kilometers (150 miles) away in Wales, either through glaciation (glacial erratic theory) or through humans organizing their transportation.

– Associated with heart, throat, soma (upper 3rd Eye), & root chakras, zodiac sign of Aries & vibrates to the number 8.

– Aligns the body with natural rhythms of Earth & downloads ancient Gaia wisdom
– Assists in Shamanic work including Shape Shifting, Journeying, & Remote Viewing
– Helps connect to Ancient Egyptians, Celtic & Druids, Atlantians, Dragons, & Spirit Guides
– Aligns the body to the electromagnetic activity of the Earth helping to facilitate emotional & physical stability.
– Beneficial for those suffering from addiction to any substance. Carrying around a pocket stone will help connect to ancient Earth energy, giving one the strength and courage to move beyond their addiction.
– Imbued with an abundance of love and nurturing from the ancient Earth.
– Helps to reduce jet lag & fatigue from traveling.

Hardness: 8 – 9 Mohs
Specific Gravity: ~3
Refractive Index:1.65