Scheelite is an important ore of Tungsten. It was first recognised in Sweden in approximately 1762 and originally named Tungsten, meaning ‘heavy stone’. Carl Scheele, a chemist, realised that when the metal was removed, what remained behind was a golden coloured mineral. To this end, they renamed the metal element ‘Tungsten’ and the mineral was
Epidote is a stunning mineral that was first discovered in the early 1800s in both Greenland and Salzburg, Austria. The first discoveries in the UK were made in Wales in the early 1900s and can still be found in Marloes Bay, Pembrokeshire and widespread throughout Gwynedd today. Epidote is a mineral in it’s own right,
Hello There I have seen the question come up time and time again in forums, during workshops and from countless clients over the years….. ‘How do I cleanse a crystal?’ followed closely by ‘How do I charge a crystal?’ There is a huge difference between the two and there is only ONE proven method that will actually
Shungite was discovered in the 1800s in Russia. The above picture is Shungite lying in situ in the Karelia Mountains, Russia. As a 98% form of Carbon, it has been used since the early 18th century in medical treatments and to purify water. Peter the Great set up Russia’s first spa to make use of
Over a decade ago, I received a call from an incredible energy worker and healer whom I had known for many years. We usually connected at the nationwide Mind, Body & Spirit events I used to exhibit at. We’d also had some deep dives and undertaken personal work together too. Every time we met, my
Hello and welcome to my latest blog. There is a stunning new blend on the block. There are only small pebbles in this blend as it’s a real anomaly for these two to grow cleanly together, so there is only a small amount on the market thus far. Lepidolite is considered one of the premier
Zincite is an incredibly rare mineral form of Zinc Oxide that was first discovered in 1810 by a man named Archibald Bruce. It was then renamed as the Zincite we know now in 1845. Zincite can be found growing in nature in only one location in the World, New Jersey, USA.  Most of the Zincite on
Vivianite is an amazing mineral that works on our entire energy and chakra system, particularly the heart and higher heart. It opens up the emotional energy system, allowing you to dive deep into your heart and embody forgiveness, gentleness, self awareness and compassion – firstly for yourself and then for others who may have wronged,
Golden Star Mica is a mineral I’ve worked with on and off for many years and NOW is truly it’s time to SHINE ~ it shimmers, sparkles or glows when the sun strikes it and is an incredible manifestation of the energy of the ‘Golden Ray’. The energy of the Golden Ray, in my experience,
This year has been really challenging, with a lot of grief. So, for the first time in my life, I took three weeks off on my own and went to stay in a friend’s holiday bungalow on the Southeast coast. It’s on a quiet nature reserve and extremely isolated with no wi-fi, and that solitariness,
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