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Zebra Moonstone
Science & Origin of ZebradoriteZebradorite, also known as Zebra Moonstone and Graphic Feldspar, is a graphic quartz that crystallizes in massive formation in a granite Pegmatite. The crystal is a combination of Smoky Quartz and Feldspar that grew simultaneously together. Graphic Quartz was chosen as its name initially, due to the script-like pattern the Smoky Quartz crystallizes as on the brown and tan parchment-colored feldspar matrix. Graphic comes from the Greek word “Graphos” meaning ...
Steatite (Soapstone)
Science & Origin of Steatite (Soapstone)Steatite, also known as Soapstone, is a metamorphic magnesium-rich rock composed of talc and schist that crystallizes in massive formations. Minor amounts of chlorite, amphiboles, calcium carbonates, aluminum oxides, and micas are usually found within the chemical composition of Steatite, depending on the region and area in which the stones are formed. This mineral has been used since the Stone Age as an application for tools, pottery, weapons, and ...
Blue Chert
Science & Origin of Blue ChertBlue Chert, also known as Blue Hornstone, is a variety of Chert, which is a form of Chalcedony that crystallizes in massive formations. The color is from aluminum impurities within the stone, as well as potential cyanobacteria or silicious ooze which encompassed the stone during its creation on an ancient ocean floor. Chert is notable for containing biological origin, which can classify this mineral as a fossil as well. Blue chert is mainly found in South Afr...
Pyrite on Shungite
Science & Origin of Pyrite On ShungitePyrite on Shungite is a naturally occurring combination mineral only found in Brazil. @Pyrite@ crystals form on a @Shungite@ matrix, which is then broken up into smaller pieces and sold throughout the world. There is only one known deposit of this mineral and it has been continuously mined over the last decade.Meaning & EnergyPyrite is one of the strongest determination stones The Council knows of. Its energies directly resonate with the solar ple...
Blue Kyanite
Science & Origin of Blue KyaniteBlue Kyanite is an aluminum silicate mineral that crystallizes in the forms of elongated bladed structures, as well as fibrous and mass formations. The color can range from a very light baby blue, to a dark indigo which resembles a soft black. Blue Kyanite was first discovered in 1789 by A.G. Werner and was named after the Greek word “kuanos”, meaning “blue”. Blue Kyanite can be found all throughout the world, with important commercial deposits located in B...
Creedite
Science & Origin of CreediteCreedite is a rare mineral that is formed from the oxidation of @Fluorite@ ore and can be found in white, orange, purple, and even colorless formations. This stone was first found in Creede, Colorado which is where its name comes from. The orange varieties are easily recognizable due to their clustered hedgehog-like spikes and are said to be the purest of the Creedite varieties. This specific type is primarily found within a mine in Mexico that also contains th...
Moldavite
Science & Origin of MoldaviteMoldavite is nicknamed “The Stone of Transformation” and is thought to have been created from a meteorite that crash-landed 14.8 million years ago. It is believed to have crashed in the present-day Czech Republic, more specifically, the Bohemian Plateau. As you can imagine, pieces are scattered throughout the area and are found almost at random. The impact itself was estimated at six trillion megatons and is believed to have passed completely through the Earth...
Shungite
Science & Origin of ShungiteShungite is a carbon-based stone that was first discovered in the Shun’ga Village in Karelia Republic (northern Region of Russia). Named after the village in which it was discovered, this mineraloid was first described in 1879 and contains more than 98% Carbon. Although primarily found in Russia, Shungite has also been found in Austria, the Congo, India, and the United States.Noble Science PrizeIn 1996 the Nobel Peace Prize for science was awarded to three scientis...
Jet
Science & Origin of JetJet, sometimes known as a Lignite, has an organic origin having been created through decaying wood under extreme pressure. The wood comes from a family of Araucariaceae trees which are an ancient group of cone-bearing trees that existed during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. It has been used in history as far back as 10,000 B.C. with a carving of a larva discovered near the Venuses of Petersfel. The finest specimens are found on England’s northeast coast, and t...
Rose Quartz
Science & Origin of Rose QuartzRose Quartz is one of the most common varieties in the Quartz family and is primarily found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota (USA). It usually forms in the cores of granite pegmatites and has a hazy to translucent appearance. Its color ranges from a light pale pink to a deep hot pink (which can have reddish hues) and is due to trace amounts of titanium, iron, and manganese. The color is very stable and will not fade with heat or direct sunlight.Meanin...
Herkimer Diamond
Science & Origin of Herkimer Quartz DiamondHerkimer Quartz @Diamond@ is a type of @Quartz@ found in Herkimer, New York. It was discovered in the 18th century when workmen were cutting stone in the Mohawk River Valley and is estimated to be over 500 million years old. It is used to enhance and amplify your spiritual energy while also ascending you to your highest spiritual vibration.Meaning & Energy Herkimer Diamond is a very high vibrational stone that has become commonly referred to...
Sodalite
Science & Origin of SodaliteSodalite is a group of minerals also known as the feldspathoid group. It was first discovered in 1811 by Europeans in Greenland. However, it's been traced back to the Caral People (2600-2000 B.C.) near Lima for trading purposes. It is rarely seen in crystal form and can sometimes be found intertwined with @White Calcite@. Sodalite is primarily blue but can be found as white, yellow, red, and green. Members of this mineral group include Lazurite, Haüyne, and Nos...
Bloodstone
Science & Origin of BloodstoneBloodstone, also known as Heliotrope or Piedra Del Sol, is an opaque cryptocrystalline @Quartz@ and member of the Chalcedony family. The green color found within this stone is caused by tiny inclusions of Chlorite and Pyroxene, while the red is small concentrated areas of iron oxide minerals, most commonly @Hematite@. The word Heliotrope derives from the Greek word meaning “to turn the sun”. In today’s age, the most abundant deposits of Bloodstone are found i...
Green Calcite
Science & Origin of Green CalciteGreen Calcite is a variety of Calcite where the majority of them come from Mexico and Brazil. This stone almost always comes in the form of large masses.Meaning & EnergyThis crystal is a very powerful heart stone that is here to help calm and rejuvenate our most vital organ. It's the perfect stone to help relieve unneeded daily stress and calm our pent up energies that may have been brewing all day. Simply holding a piece while taking in deep breaths c...
Lepidolite
Science & Origin of LepdiloteLepidolite is a lithium-aluminum potassium mineral and one of the most commonly found members of the Mica family. This stone can be found crystallized in the form of masses, plates, aggregates, stacked sheets (also known as "books"), and tabular or prismatic crystals. The strong pink and purple color this stone emanates is derived from traces of Manganese impurities within the chemical makeup. Lepidolite is derived from the Greek word "'lepidos" for scale and ...