These dark red stones work on the base chakra raising the kundalini spiritual force in meditations. They support recuperation and vitality after illness or operations and are good stones to use in healing layouts for the reproductive organs. Considered a stone of psychic protection, they block negative forces from entering the auric field. They are also believed to attract the energy of joy and prosperity into your life when worn on a regular basis. Current stock is over an  inch  and good quality,