Crystal
Whitby Jet
Krishna-jet
Amorphous, Mohs 2.5
Essence
Historic Yorkshire mourning stone — fossil wood. It works through the Root chakra (Muladhara), the seat of physical safety, material groundedness, and the body's relationship with earth. Under Saturn (Shani)'s influence, victorian mourning protection; grief support. Reach for it when navigating protection, grief.
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Sourcing
Whitby (Yorkshire, UK) exclusive heritage; black fossilised wood lignite.
Classical lineage
Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.
Ritual of care
This stone is water-sensitive — wiping preserves its structural integrity and surface quality
Saturday is Shani's day — Saturn's discipline and endurance are most focused
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