Auralite dates back to 1.2 billion years ago, when oxygen was introduced into the atmosphere and multicellular species began existing. Scientists believe that Auralite-23 began to form when a collision of meteorites met with the amethyst deposits on earth.
Not only does this stone have a rich history, but it was only just discovered within the last two decades, and it’s only found in one region in the whole world. These crystals are only found in the Boreal forests north of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Auralite-23’s impeccable beauty is unmatched and incredibly rare. While the stone may be over a billion years old, it was only discovered in 2011 - so it’s one of the oldest young crystals you can add to your collection.
There are 23 distinct minerals that make up the Auralite-23 crystal. While not every specimen has all 23, each stone has a powerful combination of these minerals. Along with the base Amethyst, the 23 minerals included in this stone are:
