Hello, my name is Aqua Aura. I am a gold-treated quartz crystal. I have been created by a process, which allows molecules of pure 24 karat gold to adhere to top grade quartz crystals. As a result I have Continue reading
Category Archives: Crystals and Gems
CARNELIAN A STONE FOR CREATIVITY AND ACTION
Carnelian is a translucent, reddish orange variety of chalcedony. The chalcedony comes in a variety of shades and hues, each one as beautiful as the other. Carnelians texture resembles milk glass. Its color ranges between red, orange and rusty brown. When tumbled or polished, carnelian looks and feels like glass. It is a stone of creativity, individuality and courage.
Ancient Egyptians carried it on and about their bodies as a source of constant renewal and vitality. It is also said in the Egyptian Book of the Dead that carnelian used to be placed in tombs as Continue reading
CHRYSANTHEMUM – A stone for your highest path
The chrysanthemum stone is named for its unique flower patterns embedded in the stone that resemble chrysanthemums. It is usually a black and white rock made up of gypsum clay, dolomite and limestone, with internal crystals of calcite, feldspar, celestite or andalusite. It can be found in Japan, Canada, China and the USA.
The chrysanthemum stone started forming over 200 million years ago, Continue reading
Moonstone, a stone for your mind
Moonstone is almost transparent with a rainbow shimmer and a dancing play of light that constantly changes. This beautiful gemstone belongs to the large mineral group of Continue reading
AMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WITH SELENITE
Selenite (a form of Gypsum) is a natural mineral found throughout Europe, Mexico, and in the southwestern United States. The mineral is created from landlocked salt water that has evaporated.
The word Selenite comes from the Greek “selenites”, meaning “moon stone” with “Selene” meaning “Moon” and also being the name of the Greek Goddess of the Moon. Selenite is a nearly transparent and colorless crystal with a pearly luster that glows and can resemble Continue reading
YOGA ENERGY’S LOVE OF RUBIES
This royal gemstone has been favored among royalty worldwide, worn by Kings, Queens and Priests throughout history. The ruby has enjoyed a most regal position in myth, legend and lore for thousands and thousands of years.
It is believed by some cultures Continue reading
YOGA ENERGY’S LOVE OF EMERALDS
We’ve already told you of our affair with crystals and minerals. Our main affair is with the beautiful Emerald. Prized since ancient times, a fine emerald can be more expensive than a high quality diamond of the same carat weight. Emeralds are green members of the popular beryl family of minerals. The green color occurs when pure, clear beryl contains either chromium or vanadium.
Egyptian emeralds were introduced to the world about 4,000 years ago, but Continue reading
PERIDOT – A STONE FOR YOUR SUCCESS
Peridot is the most well-known gem variety of olivine, a species name for a series of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color, an olive green. The intensity and tint of the green, however, depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow- to olive- to brownish-green. The most valued color is a dark olive-green. It is sometimes mistaken Continue reading
YOGA ENERGY’S LOVE OF THE RAINBOW GEMSTONE – TOURMALINE
Tourmalines are gems with an incomparable variety of colors. Their rich and varied colors captivate the eye. Even the black opaque tourmalines can shine nicely and produce sharp crystal forms. Many are familiar with pink tourmaline, but the stones can also be blue, bi-color, colorless, chrome, or green. Continue reading
YOGA ENERGY’S LOVE OF THE BLUE LAPIS LAZULI
The Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful royal blue with shimmering pyrite throughout. It combines various minerals: lazurite, calcite (white), sodalite (blue) and pyrite (fools' gold, a metallic yellow). Lapis lazuli came into being millions of years ago during the metamorphosis of lime to marble.
This opaque, deep blue gemstone has a grand past. Continue reading
