Black Tourmaline
Striated black crystals of schorl – the most popular protection and grounding stone in crystal lore.
Staurolite
Also known as: Fairy cross
Crystals that naturally grow as crosses – the legendary 'fairy cross' of Virginia and Brittany.
- ColourBrown, Dark brown
- Mineral groupNesosilicate
- ChemistryFe₂Al₉Si₄O₂₃(OH)
- Hardness (Mohs)7–7.5
- Crystal systemMonoclinic
- Where it's foundUSA (Virginia, Georgia), France (Brittany), Russia, Brazil
- ChakraRoot
- ZodiacPisces
What is Staurolite?
Staurolite astrology & birthstone
- Zodiac signsPisces
- Ruling planet—
- ElementEarth
- Birthstone month—
Zodiac, planet and element links come from crystal-lore traditions and vary between authors. Birthstone months follow the American Gem Society list.
Staurolite meaning & traditional properties
- Protection
- Grounding
- Good luck
Traditional and metaphysical properties are shared for cultural and educational interest. Crystals are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
How to use Staurolite
How to care for Staurolite
Looking for Staurolite?
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Smoky Quartz
Brown to smoky-grey quartz darkened by natural radiation – Scotland's national gem and a grounding stone.
Rituals & pairings
Pair Staurolite with a protection & cleansing ritual
A traditional cleansing ritual for resetting your space and feeling protected.
Traditionally paired with: White sage or palo santo smudge sticks · Dragon's blood, frankincense or myrrh incense · A white or black candle
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Peruvian Palo Santo Wood Sticks - Multiple Packs
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Incense Satya White Sage
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Satya Palo Santo Incense Sticks
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Satya REIKI Räucherstäbchen
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Ritual oils, essential oils & perfumes
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Shield of Light Protection Ritual Oil
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Cedarwood Essential Oil – 10ml
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🌿 Vetiver Essential Oil – 10ml
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🌿 Clary Sage Essential Oil – 10ml (with Dripper)
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Deepen your practice: tarot & oracle cards
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✨🕊️ Keepers of the Light Oracle Cards by Kyle Gray | 45-Card Deck & Guidebook Pre Loved
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🔮✨ The Spellbook Oracle 40 Cards – Witchcraft Deck
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🔮 Traditional Tarot Cards with Guide Book – Classic Arcana Deck
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🌿 The Green Witch's Oracle Deck – Nature Wisdom Oracle Cards by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
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Wear it & work with it
Staurolite jewellery & pendulums
Wear the energy of your favourite crystals every day – browse our handmade crystal jewellery and dowsing pendulums.
Staurolite FAQs
Why does staurolite form a cross?
Two crystals grow intergrown (twinned) at an angle.
Related crystals
Chiastolite
Andalusite with a natural dark cross inside – the traditional 'cross stone' of protection.
- In our shop
Black Tourmaline
Striated black crystals of schorl – the most popular protection and grounding stone in crystal lore.
- In our shop
Smoky Quartz
Brown to smoky-grey quartz darkened by natural radiation – Scotland's national gem and a grounding stone.
Garnet
January's birthstone – a family of gems best known in deep red, worn since the time of the pharaohs.
