History Howlite is found only in North America, so its healing properties have only recently been documented. It was not included in any of the ancient or medieval Old World lapidaries, texts that describe gemstones and their powers. It is however, included in many modern lapidaries. The white stone was first documented in 1868 in a Canadian Gypsum mine in Nova Scotia. The miners complained about a stone that was getting in the way of their mining, and this complaint soon

Jade, like quartz can come in all different shades and colors. So to write about one jade is to skip all of the other amazing kinds out there! In this article you will read about the following types of Jade: green, nephrite, yellow, white, and ruby jade. History Jade has a rich, beautiful history as it’s been around for thousands of years. Most known deposits of jade occur along, or near faults in serpentinites. Examples of this type of deposit are found in Myanmar, New Zeala

Introduction Amber, a gemstone unlike any other, has captivated the hearts and minds of humanity for centuries. It is not your typical precious stone; it holds within its golden hues the secrets of ages gone by. When you hold a piece of Amber, you can't help but feel its warmth and vitality, as though it carries the very essence of the sun itself. With its rich, honey-like colors ranging from pale yellows to deep oranges, Amber exudes a sense of warmth and radiance that is tr

HISTORY Azurite has a long historical record that stretches back into antiquity. For the most part, people thought of it as a source for...

Rutilated Quartz is known for its translucent or transparent appearance, with needle-like inclusions of iron oxide that give it a...

Peridot is a beautiful green gemstone with numerous healing properties ranging from, abundance and good luck, to heal chakra healing....

History The name “Jasper” is a generic name given to any spotted stone as well as most semi-transparent or opaque Chalcedony. Despite...

History The word “petrified” comes from the Greek petra meaning “rock.” Petrified Wood ranges in age from the Devonian era (390 million...

Opalite, a man-made version of opal is an artificial glass like crystal that has an array of beautiful colors. Even though it is man -...

Calcite, like many general mineral classes, come in various shades and forms. From the most vibrant colors to very mundane looking stones...

Introduction Bronzite is a type of crystal that has been revered since ancient times. It promotes clarity and certainty of thinking and...

Although these stones are man-made there is no doubt that they are magical! With their endless glitter and bright colors, these stones...

Phoenix Stone is a beautiful combination of Chrysocolla, Malachite, Turquoise, etc. It’s a stone of compassion, love, and open honesty....

The Mica stone is known for its shimmery or sparkly look, which makes them attractive for ornamental applications. In fact, the name...

Fulgurite Healing Properties Manifestation of one’s higher purpose, enhancement of prayer, kundalini awakening, purification, sudden...

History Rhodonite was “discovered” relatively recently by the metaphysical community and so was not included in any early texts that...

Science and Origin Desert Rose is a captivating and mystical stone from either the Gypsum or Baryte family. Named for its fantastic,...

Hemimorphite is a stone known to heal the emotional body, enhance one's communication abilities, and assist in cleansing and balancing...

About Himalayan Salt Himalayan Salt is a type of salt that is mined from the Khewra Salt Mine in the Punjab region of Pakistan. It has a...

Shiva Shells sometimes called Pacific Cat’s Eye have been believed to open the Third Eye Chakra which transform and mute negative energy....