Is it a chakra mala? Is it a pride mala? Is it just a bunch of pretty gems from mama nature? You decide. This mala necklace has all the colors of the rainbow and balances energy for the whole chakra system. It absolutely has 108 beads, so you could use it for meditation, but it's important to note that they're all different shapes and sizes, so if you prefer tactile consistency, you may like a traditional mala better. Also, there's a section of tiny little turquoise guys that are in pairs, so it would take a little extra concentration to count your mantra/blessings. ;) The guru is a hand-cut quartz crystal with all the sparkle. The counting beads are carnelian, garnet, gold opal, turquoise, amethyst, prehnite, quartz, lapis, phantom quartz, jasper, and magnesite. I make everything in my