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J is for Jade

JADE One of the hardest known minerals, Jade has long been sought out as a stone for carving. The name Jade actually refers to two distinct minerals, Jadeite and Nephrite. Jadeite is slightly harder and has a deep green colour … Continue reading

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J is for Jet

  Jet and Amber necklaces were traditionally used together in witches necklaces. I have had such a necklace for over 30 years now, made from two antique necklaces purchased a long time ago. Amber is fossilised gum or sap of … Continue reading

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I is for Iolite

An old name is dichroite, a Greek word meaning “two-coloured rock”, a reference to cordierite’s strong pleochroism (an optical phenomenon caused by refracted light) which means it shows two colours. Viewed from one angle it can appear quite grey and … Continue reading

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I is for Infinite Stone and Indicolite

Infinite Stone is an unusual combination of Serpentine and Chrysolite, found in only one area in Africa. It has a high vibration and is sometimes called the “Healer’s Stone” for its ability to draw out pain and negativity. It is … 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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