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The Beginner's Guide to Getting Stoned...I mean Stones! (Moss Agate)
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You probably don't think much about moss. You may know that it requires little soil and can thrive on rocks, walls, and even rooftops. But did you know that moss can filter and absorb carbon dioxide at a rate four times higher than that of trees? It's also a natural air conditioner, retaining large amounts of water and cools the air through slow evaporation. This cool plant is both beautiful and versatile, making it a gem of the natural world. So it should come as no surprise that Moss Agate—the gemstone bearing this fine plant's name—should symbolize steady...
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....