Browsing: Stones and Crystals
Stones and crystals historical and cultural significance, their physical and metaphysical properties, and their many practical uses. The many ways that stones and crystals can be used for healing, meditation, and spiritual growth, as well as their use in jewelry, home decor, and other creative projects.
Opal’s Formation Opal is formed when silica-rich water seeps into cracks and voids in rocks, such as sandstone or basalt,…
Onyx is a semi-precious stone that has been used for thousands of years in jewelry, decorative objects, and even architecture.…
Moonstone is a type of feldspar mineral that belongs to the family of silicate minerals. It is a translucent to…
Peridot is a gemstone that is a variety of the mineral olivine. It is a green-colored gemstone that is sometimes…
What is aventurine? Aventurine is a mineral that belongs to the quartz family. It is characterized by its shimmering or…
What is aquamarine? Aquamarine is a beautiful gemstone that has been prized for its beauty and purported healing properties for…
How is amber formed? Amber is made from the resin that trees produce as a defense mechanism against injury, infection,…
What is lapis lazuli? Lapis lazuli is a deep blue-colored gemstone that has been prized for its beauty and rarity…
What is selenite? Selenite is a mineral and a variety of the mineral gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate). It is a…
What’s rhodonite? Rhodonite is a pink to red mineral that is primarily composed of manganese silicate. It is commonly found…