Just Witchy's Blog — Calming

   What do underwater blast sensors, piezoelectric pressure transducers, high frequency circuits, and and water purification systems have to do with today's blog? Well, they contain a really cool gemstone I get a charge out of... TOURMALINE!    This gemstone literally generates an electrical charge when placed under mechanical stress and is used in pressure gauges to detect shockwaves, explosions and underwater blasts! Its unique optical properties have been historically used in polarizing apparatuses and it also has the ability to help adjust the pH and improve water quality. Pretty neat, but also really pretty attractive!    Tourmaline is available...

   Nothing makes me think of spring and summer more than Serpentine, with its varying hues of green. A symbol of lushness and nature, it was used by the ancient Egyptians in scarabs and amulets, as green was associated with fertility and rebirth—an ideal reflection of this time of year.       Often associated with healing, balance and harmony, the green energy of Serpentine is believed to help release emotional blockages, support personal growth, and invite a sense of calm and tranquility into one's life. The Mesopotamians used this gemstone to protect against negative energies and illnesses.    Thanks...

   Today I would like to introduce you to the Grandmother Stone, also known as Lepidolite. Not what you were expecting from a gemstone with the title Grandmother? You obviously never met my grandmother. Like this stone, she was a regular powerhouse!      Don’t let Lepidolite’s low Mohs hardness (2.5 to 4) fool you into thinking it’s just another soft stone. Lepidolite is considered to have powerful properties. Also known as the Peace Stone or Stone of Transition, it is believed to promote mental balance, calm anxiety, and protect against negative energies, thus supporting individuals through change and transformation. This range of abilities...