Mined from: Unknown

Description: These rhyolite flat disks offer a vibrant glimpse into the chaotic creativity of volcanic geology. Rhyolite is an extrusive igneous rock formed from high-silica lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, producing a fine-grained matrix often punctuated by gas bubbles, flow bands, or embedded crystals like quartz and feldspar. The disks exhibit a rich array of earthy greens, rusty reds, creamy yellows, and sometimes even pastel pinks—colors born from mineral impurities and volcanic oxidation processes. Though the specific origin of these pieces is unknown, their structure and palette suggest they were shaped by intense volcanic activity and rapid cooling, likely in a rhyolitic lava dome or ancient caldera system.

Rhyolite’s name comes from the Greek rhyax, meaning “stream of lava,” and it has fascinated geologists since it was first formally identified in the 19th century. In ancient times, indigenous cultures valued rhyolite and its cousin obsidian for their sharpness and durability, using them to craft tools, weapons, and ceremonial items. Even when the source is uncertain, the rock tells its own story—ribbons of molten flow frozen in time, patterns that resemble a marbled painter’s palette, and mineral textures that offer clues about the violence and beauty of the Earth’s surface processes.

Metaphysically, rhyolite is known as a stone of deep transformation, endurance, and inner strength. It's said to help individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes, offering support during periods of change or emotional excavation. Often linked with personal evolution and past-life healing, rhyolite is believed to bring clarity and resilience. In flat disk form, it becomes a grounding talisman—ideal for meditation or carrying as a reminder that, like lava, even the most intense upheavals can cool into lasting beauty.

Chemical Composition: SiO₂ 

Chakra: Heart

Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 28mm x 28mm x 3mm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 5.5g

Quantity: 1pc

We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.