Tag Archives: Black Star Diopside

Herkimer Diamond

Herkimer Diamonds: Herkimer Diamonds are the purest Quartz Crystals, double terminated with 18 facets (6 sides). They aren’t Diamonds but quartz formations which, because of their brilliance and Diamond shape have been given that name. Herkimer does not have to … Continue reading

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G is for Gold and other precious metals

This week I want to concentrate on precious metals, gold and silver for their metaphysical attributes, but some others for comparison. Firstly the boring details………………………. then followed by the good bits………………. White gold and platinum are not the same. White … Continue reading

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G is for Garnet

Garnets are a particular favourite of mine. The more common Almandine Garnet which is blood red is a lovely stone, but I have a slight preference for the magnificent Rhodolite Garnet which lighter in colour. Garnet is a collective name … Continue reading

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F is for Fuchsite

Known as the stone of health, Fuchsite is often used by healers because of its ability to access information regarding remedies or treatment for physical health. It will also help you to recover from emotional or physical problems. It will … Continue reading

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21st March 2012 – Mabon/Ostara

First of all I want to wish everyone a happy Mabon or Ostara depending on where you all are in the world. The equinoxes are an even more forerunner to the changes in temperature and weather, more so than the … Continue reading

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F is for Flint and Fossils

A little different than the usual crystals and gemstones this week – flint and fossils (including Amber, which is a fossil itself). Flint is a variety of quartz that is created on seabeds when limestone hardens into nodules or is … Continue reading

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E is for Erythrite, Euclase and Eudialyte

E is for Erythrite, Euclase and Eudialyte For my second week of E’s I am discussing three very beautiful and not very well known gemstones. Erythrite hits hard, bursting though emotional blocks to open the heart. It teaches self-love and … Continue reading

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E is for Emerald

E is for Emerald This is another beautiful gemstone and was my Mother’s favourite of all. She had some beautiful emeralds. Emerald is a rare, brilliant green member of the Beryl family. It is a powerful stone of love and … Continue reading

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B is for Black Star Diopside

Black Diopside, when polished, shows a cat’s eye or star and is referred to as Black Star Diopside. Black Star is reputed to have been used during the times of Atlantis and Lemuria as a scrying stone. It will take … Continue reading

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