Shiva Lingam Stone
Quartz var. Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Jasper and Basalt conglomerate) · Sacred Stone / Mineral Specimen
Crystal System
Trigonal (Cryptocrystalline microquartz)
Mineral Group
Silicates (Tectosilicate subgroup)
Chemical Formula
SiO2 (with various mineral inclusions such as basalt and iron oxides)
Formation Process
Sedimentary deposition and hydrothermal action in a riverbed over millions of years
About This Crystal
An egg-shaped or elliptical smooth tumble stone with distinct brownish body coloration and characteristic natural horizontal bands or stripes resembling markings, possessing a waxy to earthy luster and opaque transparency.
Physical Characteristics
Brown body color with lighter or darker contrasting bands, white streak, conchoidal fracture, no distinct cleavage, specific gravity of approximately 2.65, brittle tenacity, and hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.
Optical Properties
Singly or doubly refractive microcrystalline structure, uniaxial positive, with no significant pleochroism or dispersion.
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh, India
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness of 7, excellent durability and toughness due to the cryptocrystalline intergrowth, making it very suitable for handling and wearing.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, store separately to avoid scratching softer stones, highly stable against light, heat, and common household chemicals.
Rarity & Value
Uncommon due to its single geographic source restriction in the Narmada River; valued by collectors and spiritual practitioners with prices varying based on size and symmetry.
Special Characteristics
Natural egg-shaped form (ellipsoid) shaped by river currents, distinctive markings (yoni and lingam symbolism), and dense cryptocrystalline structure.
Lore & History
Highly sacred in Hinduism, representing Lord Shiva and the cosmic egg (Brahmanda); traditionally used in meditation to awaken kundalini energy and balance polarities, representing the union of male and female energies.