Wisconsin - TRILOBITE

Wisconsin is one of those states that have a state mineral – Galena, a state stone – Granite, and a state fossil – Trilobite, but no state gemstone.

Granite has been admired by the Aboriginal and Mayan cultures, as a sacred and powerful stone, used for protection. It has been thought to encourage diplomacy, discretion, cooperativeness and balance. Granite is the great balancer of water and earth (the emotional and he practical). Earth helps water to keep its deep emotions in check. 

Granite also has been used to strengthen hair, bones, muscle and soft tissue.

Although I’m a firm believer in balanced relationships and strong bones, Granite will not make it on to my necklace.

Galena, a primary source of lead, will definitely not find its way onto my necklace.  However, it deserves mention as a “stone of harmony" that brings healing, calmness, efficiency, and insight. It is thought to help with circulation problems and hair growth. But, carry it, don’t wear it.

Now the Trilobite is something different.  I have been fascinated with this funny, detailed fossil for many years. Trilobites were hard-shelled, segmented arthropods that existed over 500 million years ago.

Trilobites are said to help in the healing of eye and head pains.  They can also correct deficiencies in Vitamins A and D, calcium, and iodine. It is believed that the Trilobite reduces anxiety, stress, and fatigue and can balance your emotions.

Trilobites can also inspire leadership and management character. It assists in the development of patience, confidence, strength, and perseverance and can help you to attain the goals you have set for yourself.

The addition of a Trilobite to my necklace will give me the confidence and fortitude to be a successful manager.

Granite and Galena were designated state representatives in 1971 while the Trilobite crawled its way into the state record in 1985.