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  Everyone knows that gemstones come in many colors--but when you think of Obsidian, you think of black, right? I know I do. It makes sense, since that is the most common color variety. But obsidian actually forms in a surprising range of colors? That's right! There is more to this gemstone than a Mohs hardness of 5-6.    Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass subject to chemical impurities such as iron, hematite, and feldspar which when combined with tiny gas bubbles can alter absorption and reflection, resulting in a multitude of colors and visual effects!    One well-known variety...

Gemstones have a history. And by history, I don't mean a history like mine--which can be a bit worrisome. But we won't talk about that. Today we're going to talk about the Healing History of Gemstones and Crystals!   When we think about healing today, we typically think about doctors and medical facilities. But healing in the past was much different. With a lack of knowledge and understanding of the human body, practices were more basic and frequently involved the use of crystals and gemstones.   The first thing that generally comes to mind are Native Americans traditions, where stones...

   What beautiful pink stone occurs in a metamorphic depots world wide and is known for its unique color and spiritual benefits? Why Rhodonite!    This rose-red manganese silicate mineral, whose name in Greek means "rose", is well known for its heart-healing properties that promote forgiveness, and self-love. Despite needing careful handling due to being prone to cleavage upon impact, it has a Mohs hardness of 5.5-6.5 and is used in jewelry as well as crystal healing. Wearing it can serve as a daily reminder for kindness and to help release the self-destructive patterns of resentment and having it around...

   Not to be confused with the mysterious sunstone of Viking legend—now believed by many scientists to have been calcite crystals used for navigation—Sunstone is a beautiful feldspar mineral known for its shimmering, sparkling appearance created by copper or hematite inclusions (a phenomenon called aventurescence).    Although it isn’t considered a navigation tool, that doesn’t diminish the beauty or energetic qualities attributed to this crystal gemstone, which has many traits that make it special.    A member of the triclinic crystal system—where all three unit cell axes differ in length and meet at non-right angles, forming the least symmetrical crystal structure—Sunstone can...

    Most dentists will recommend fluorite to help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities. It does this by reversing early tooth decay and remineralizing tooth enamel. Fluorite can be found in toothpaste, mouthwash, and is often applied directly to the teeth during a dental exam. It's a powerful mineral used to promote health and well being. Disembodied voice: What is this, a dental ad? 🦷    No, not at all. I was just introducing this month's featured shinyite--Fluorite! Disembodied voice: Very pretty, but I think you're confusing fluorite with fluoride. Fluoride is a compound derived from the element fluorine. Fluorite is...