Orgonite Crystal Pendulum
Resin and Mineral Composite (Orgonite) · Decorative Stone and Metaphysical Tool
Crystal System
Amorphous (Man-made composite)
Mineral Group
Composite Organic-Inorganic Material
Chemical Formula
C15H16O2 (Epoxy/Resin matrix) containing assorted mineral inclusions
Formation Process
Synthetic resin curing process involving the suspension of crystals, metals, and copper coils within a mold
About This Crystal
A conical pendulum made of transparent resin embedding a copper spiral coil and small mineral chips near the top, capped with decorative metalwork and attached to a metal chain
Physical Characteristics
Transparent to translucent resin body with metallic luster from the embedded copper and hardware, white streak from embedded mineral chips, conchoidal fracture if broken
Optical Properties
Singly refractive resin matrix enclosing doubly refractive or aggregate mineral inclusions with no pleochroism
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Handmade globally, primarily manufactured in workshops and artisan studios
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness typically 3 to 4 based on the resin matrix, low scratch resistance, moderate durability
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft damp cloth, avoid harsh chemical solvents, prolonged direct sunlight, and high heat which can degrade the resin
Rarity & Value
Common, mass-produced or artisan-made, inexpensive price range depending on craftsmanship and enclosed minerals
Special Characteristics
Contains a metallic copper coil (often associated with orgone energy devices) and mixed mineral inclusions
Lore & History
Popularized in modern metaphysical practices for dowsing, divination, and balancing energy fields, based on Wilhelm Reich's orgone energy theories