Toki Pounamu

Description

Diopside a common mineral in metamorphic rocks and often sits alongside nephrite deposits making it a prime candidate for potential nephritization due to metasomic processers, involving heat, pressure and chemical influences changing the diopside crystalline structures to finer nephrite crystals. In the past  diopside is believed to assist with emotional healing, self-worth, and physical recovery from trauma or surgery. This rare stone is sourced up the Aniseed Valley, Tasman, New Zealand.

The toki (adze) is a symbol of strength, knowledge and completion.