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The Beginner's Guide to Getting Stoned...I mean Stones! (Rainbow Moonstone)
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Why are there are so many songs about rainbows? Maybe because they can be found everywhere--even in stones! I present you with Rainbow Moonstone--the shinyite of the month! Described as having a "light that flows" or "moonlight on water," Rainbow Moonstone is actually a very flashy form of white labradorite, and not technically a moonstone--making it more of a cousin rather than a sibling to moonstones. The labradorescence--the blues, greens, and oranges that give it its rainbow appearance come from light diffracting and scattering microscopic layers of albite and orthoclase. Significant deposits are located in Australia, Tanzania, Canada, and Brazil, but...
Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Seashells)
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What stone do Parakeets love? SEASHELLS! I have it on good authority! And not just because Charlie said so--mineral blocks made for bird cages are often made from crushed seashells. But seashells also have a lot of spiritual uses as well! They are considered potent symbols of protection, femininity, and thought to harness the soothing energy of water. They represent the journey of life and are believed to help provide emotional balance. In addition, they are often associated with spiritual growth and are frequently linked to the deities of love as well as the oceans mysteries....
Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Aventurine)
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Today's featured stone is Adventureine--The Stone of Opportunity--prized for attracting luck, prosperity, and emotional healing and hearth health... Aventurine Ring Disembodied voice: You mean Aventurine. Yeah, that's what I said. Disembodied voice: No, it's not. You said Adventureine. (EYEROLL) Okay, I meant aventurine. I'm pretty sure everyone knew what green gemstone I was talking about... Disembodied voice: Sometimes it's not green. Umm...what? Disembodied voice: Aventurine is a translucent quartz. The name comes from the Italian a ventura, which means by chance, referring to the 17th century Murano glassmakers who accidentally dropped metal shavings into molten glass--creating sparkling aventurine glass. Peach Aventurine Bracelets...
Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Obsidian)
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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...
The Beginner's Guide to Getting Stoned...I mean Stones! (Healing History)
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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...