Maw Sit Sit

Maw Sit Sit is a rare green gemstone that has dark-green to black veining; it sometimes has white spots. Maw-sit-sit has a hardness of 6.

This stone is often found near jadeite, in fact jadeite is a component, and it is usually called Jade. Maw-sit-sit is found in the famous jade mining region of Tawmaw in the Himalayan foothills of northwestern Myanmar (formally Burma). It was first identified by the late Dr. Eduard Gubelin in 1963 and named after the village close by.

Although its exact composition is still unknown, Maw-sit-sit is composed of chromite, ureyite, chrome jadeite, symplektite, chrome amphibole, and other lighter minerals. Due to the recent embargo and the Myanmar government controlling all exports-this material has become very dificult to obtain.

Metaphysical Properties: Maw Sit Sit is said to help one find joy in life. Wear or carry one when you are outdoors, hiking, working, or just relaxing. It is said to be energizing, to help one feel alive, and to ward off melancholy and depression.