ERINITE

Erinite is the name of a microcrystalline mineral formed by the oxidation of arsenical copper ores.  As it contains copper, the mineral is green.  Spinach juice is a good reference colour.  There is nothing remotely blue about erinite.Erinite is not mined at only one location, it is found in Cornwall, England; Alsace, France; Utah, USA;  in the Black Forest, Germany; Greece, Hungary, Italy, Spain and South Africa. Erinite has been known since 1828 when it was described by a German scientist named Haidinger in the Annals of Physics, published in Leipzig.   mindat.org, the website that definitively lists and describes minerals, notes that
"a green synthetic glass is also marketed under the name "erinite".
Fraudulent vendors sell this glass as a "new mineral"."

CHRYSOTILE

 




 
Chrysotile or white asbestos.Natural asbestos is found in two varieties: serpentine asbestos and amphibole asbestos. Approximately 90% of serpentine is the variety chrysotile, while amphibole asbestos includes crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite asbestos, actinole asbestos, and tremolite asbestos.

MONTANA SAPPHIRE

 

 Montana sapphires are mined in, you guessed it, the state of Montana, USA. They were discovered in Montana in the late 1800's by a gold miner working on one of the gravel bars on the Missouri River near Helena. Raw material is getting very scarce, the Montana sapphires on these pages are from many years of collecting. Montana sapphires have remarkable color and brilliance. The  unique color of blue Montana sapphires reminds you of a favorite pair of jeans. Usually lacking in purple tones, they often exhibit a gray or greenish blue tint and sometimes even flashes of yellow. They also come in other colors, like orange, yellow, green, apricot, pink and colorless. There are some colors from Montana that are found no where else in the world.Sizes over 6mm are extremely rare. Like all sapphires, Montana sapphires are tough and relatively scratch-resistant and make great jewelry stone

DARK INDIGO

Indigo gemstones open the door to the subconscious, symbolizing the bridge between the finite and infinite. They are used as a guide to cosmic knowledge. The indigo stones are indigo, sapphire, and azurite.Indigo is the color associated with the third eye chakra located between the eyes. This chakra deals with intelligence and psychic power.

MORION

Morion quartz has a beautiful energy that is deeply grounding, but does not make you feel weighted down. It will infuse you with warmth and comfort from head to toe and instil confidence and joy in a subtle yet profound way. Morion quartz and the dark smoky quartzes are also useful in shadow work, helping the wearer to face the dark aspects of self and to release obstacles. They are grounding and aid in coping with grief.

INDICOLITE

Indicolite’s name originates from the Latin word for a blue coloured plant known as the “Indicum”. Although the gem is normally translucent to opaque, transparent pieces can occasionally be found; their rarity and popularity with gem collectors and connoisseurs means that they can often demand some of the highest prices of all gemstones.
Crystal Healers believe that Indicolite is useful for creating an air of openness and tolerance. In days gone by, the rich would wear Indicolite (although it was not known as this at the time) to dispel curses and to protect the wearer from danger.This incredibly rare gemstone forms part of the group of Tourmalines known as Elbaite. It is similar in colour to that of London Blue Topaz: Indicolite’s colour, however, is created purely by Mother Nature

BLACK DIAMOND

Black diamonds have been around for a long time, and in the last few years have started to be marketed and promoted, making them start to be fashionable. Of all the colours for diamonds, we consider black to be the least atractive for a number of obvious reasons, and a few less obvious ones.