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   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...

All that glitters is not gold... but that doesn't mean it isn’t pretty!    Such is the case with Copper Goldstone. A man-made glass, this gem has been used to create beautiful jewelry since the 12th or 13th century. Although the earliest evidence of its existence is an ancient amulet from Iran dating back to that time, the modern production of this gem is credited to the Miotti family in the 17th century when they were granted an exclusive license to manufacture it in Venice.    It is easy to see why they sought the license. Although it is not...

OOOHHH, what are these pretty, shiny objects? Are they from outer space? Or do they come from the deepest recesses of the Earth? The correct answer is-neither!    This beautiful stone is actually a man-made material, not a naturally occurring gemstone. A combination of silica, cobalt, and other metal oxides, it is created in a low-oxygen oven. The mixture is heated to over 2000°, then slowly cooled to form tiny glittering crystals. With a hardness of 5.5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, it's relatively durable and can withstand everyday wear and tear, making it the perfect stone to use...

Howl-i-ta describe this stone? Let me count the ways... 🤣Yep, I crack myself up!  Admit it, you're laughing too.    Which is a great way to begin a discussion about Howlite. After all it is considered a stone of emotional healing, and what better way to heal (especially from emotional stress) than through laughter?     Once laughter settles down, a person is generally left with a peaceful sense of calm, perhaps the strongest of the spiritual properties attributed to this stone. The calming effect of Howlite is thought to provide a person with self awareness through which they can better...

   What translucent crystal often associated with healing properties is made of calcium sulfate dihydrate with the chemical formula of CaSO₄ 2H₂O?   Not sure?       How about this clue... This crystal has a Mohs hardness of 2, making it a very soft stone.   Still drawing a blank?      Okay, how about another hint... This gemstone is also associated with the Greek Goddess of the Moon, Selene...   That's right, Selenite! (I knew you'd get the last one!)    Found in various parts of the world like Mexico, the United States, Brazil and Poland, this beautiful gemstone...