Moldavite is a rare olive-green silica based tektite that likely formed during a meteorite impact, though science apparently does not definitively know. The most commonly accepted theory is that Moldavite was formed when a large meteorite crashed into Earth in the Bohemian Plateau creating the Reiss crater in Germany approximately 15 million years ago. On impact it melted together with the earth and splashed a molten ball now known as Moldavite into neighbouring Czech Repub

Selenite (calcium sulfate dihydrate) is a crystal form of gypsum, occurring as either transparent and colourless (or very subtly coloured) or as needle-like fibrous shimmering opaque crystals. Selenite does not contain significant amounts of selenium, but rather both substances were named from the Ancient Greek word for the moon. Some ancients believed that certain transparent crystals waxed and waned with the moon. Due to its linear crystal structure, Selenite is similar t

Most Lapis Lazuli is a combination of 7 or so minerals and is technically a rock. Its main component is Lazurite and it also contains easily recognizable Calcite, Sodalite & Pyrite. Mined for over 6000 years in present-day Afghanistan, Lapis has been revered by ancient cultures such as those of Ur, Egypt and South America. While researching and meditating with Lapis for this article, prominent in my awareness is its worship by the ancient Egyptians and how Lapis helps us ac

Pyrite (Iron Sulfide) is an exquisite example of iron crystallization that is very common in the Earth's crust, found in almost every possible geological environment. It is a polymorph of Marcasite, having the same chemical makeup but different structure, symmetry and shape. Pyrite forms many different awe-inspiring geometries, often assumed by those unaware to be carvings by the hand of man, including perfect cubes, sparkling clusters, various globs and 'pyrite suns' simil

An expert will likely understand Garnet as the name for a group of more than 10 different gems with a similar chemical structure. They are silicate minerals often found in beautiful dodecahedral habits. Common crystal admirers are most often aware of 2 specific Garnet varieties, Almandine and Pyrope. Although a deep red colour is the most frequent occurrence, there are also Garnets of green, yellow, orange and brown earthy tones. Garnets are adored in jewelry from ancient

Malachite is an easily recognizable stone, its dramatic green colour is due to its high copper content. Often displaying a variety of green-coloured bands and bubbly eye-shaped features, Malachite's beauty has been valued for thousands of years. With evidence that it was mined in Egypt over 6000 years ago, Malachite has an earthy elegance in jewelry and amulets and it has been found lining the inside of Pharaohs' headdresses, suggesting its energetic properties were acknowl