Also called Black Star Diopside.
Origin:
Thailand, Australia, India, Pakistan, Cambodia, Brazil, United States.
Color:
Black with White sheen.
Composition:
Black Star, a member of the Diopside family, forms in igneous rocks and meteorites.
Metaphysical:
Black Star is useful when meditating to unlock the secrets that you hold deep within you and to reveal the mysteries of magic to your conscious mind. It is sometimes called the "Crying" gemstone, because it is believed by crystal healers to heal by bringing forth cleansing tears.
Historical:
Black Star Diopside was named in 1800 from the Greek word "Dis" meaning double and "Opsis" meaning vision, which refers to the fact that two colors are visible when one views the stone.
