Machu Picchu Serpentine Ball 100mm

Machu Picchu Serpentine Ball

- 1,280 g • 100 mm • Code: MPSS (Peru)

Description

A substantial Machu Picchu serpentine sphere with deep green to mossy tones, ribboned patterning, and a high, even polish. The 100 mm diameter gives it real presence for altar, workspace, or décor.

Specs (fast facts)

• Mineral: Serpentine (“Machu Picchu”  found in Peru material deposits in the Andes Regions of South America)

• Form: Polished sphere (ball)

• Diameter: 100 mm (≈ 3.94 in)

• Weight: 1,280 g (≈ 2.82 lb)

• Finish: High polish; natural lines/veils and tiny pits typical of serpentine

Geology / Material Notes

• Family: Serpentine group minerals (commonly antigorite/lizardite mix)

• Mohs hardness: ~3–5 (gentle-care stone)

• Typical features: Flowing banding, clouding, occasional micro-pits, subtle chatoyant flashes along fibrous seams

• Density: ~2.5–2.6 g/cm³ (gives a satisfying hand-feel without being as heavy as quartz)

• Locality: Sold in the trade as “Machu Picchu serpentine,” generally Peruvian origin

Energetic / Metaphysical (optional text)

• Themes: Heart-centered calm, grounding, and gentle protection

• Supportive for: Releasing tension, steadying emotions, and integrating change; often used for kundalini work in a soft, balanced way

• Placement ideas: Beside the bed for unwinding, on a heart-chakra altar, or near workspaces to keep energy calm and focused