Kornerupine is a rare aluminum borate silicate that displays pleochroism—shifting color depending on viewing angle, mirroring its energetic teaching of transformation through revealing rather than replacing. Traditional practitioners value it for emotional steadying during major life transitions like career changes, relocations, and relationship shifts. In singing bowls, kornerupine's microstructure creates patient, grounding resonance that supports articulating changes you're still in the middle of living—ideal for moments when the old no longer fits but the new hasn't fully formed.
Most grounding stones pair with lower frequencies for deep anchoring work, but this kornerupine bowl resonates at 400 Hz in the Uplift range—creating an unusual combination of steadying energy with brighter, awakening tone. The result feels less like sedation and more like a window opening: fresh air without alarm bells. This makes it particularly effective for transitions requiring both movement and stability—when you need to shift forward without losing your footing. The uplift quality prevents stagnation while kornerupine's nature ensures the pace remains sustainable.
Kornerupine serves anyone navigating life's "narrow passages"—therapists supporting clients through breakthroughs, teachers managing classroom transitions, athletes centering before competition, creative professionals working through blocks with patience rather than force. It's particularly valuable for those releasing an old version of themselves to make room for what's next, when rushing feels wrong but staying stuck isn't an option. The bowl's patient presence supports resilience that bends rather than hardens, making it ideal for transitions requiring emotional steadiness without suppression.
Yes—this bowl's frequency at 400 Hz falls within range of the 396 Hz Solfeggio tone associated with liberation and releasing fear, while resonating with the throat chakra's domain of authentic expression. This combination creates specific support for articulating shifts you're still living through—not dramatic proclamations, but naming what's been quietly changing beneath the surface. People often notice a softening in the chest when working with this frequency, a quieting of mental noise that allows subtler signals through, making it easier to speak your truth before you have all the answers.
This bowl resonates at 400 Hz with +35 cents, placing it above concert pitch in our Uplift range—frequencies associated with awakening, activation, and clearing stagnation. With kornerupine's patient, transformative energy, this particular uplift feels less like a jolt and more like a window opening: fresh air without force. The brighter frequency prevents emotional or energetic stagnation during transitions, while the kornerupine infusion ensures movement happens at a sustainable pace. This makes it ideal for morning rituals, therapy sessions, or any moment requiring both clarity and groundedness.
Each bowl includes a pure quartz mallet wrapped in premium silicone for optimal resonance with the 400 Hz G note, plus a silicone O-ring for stable playing on hard surfaces—allowing the bowl to resonate freely without dampening.