Pinolite is a generic name for a rare mixture of Dolomite, Graphite & Magnesite found only in Austria. The small white flecks in the grey/black matrix look like pine kernals or little seeds and the literal translation of Pinolite means 'pine stone'. Although Pinolite was discovered in 1873, it is an fairly unknown mineral that isn't mentioned … [Read more...]
Indigo Gabbro ~ The Crystal of Integration & Balance
18/08/2016 By 5 Comments
Indigo Gabbro is a relatively new crystal mined ONLY in Madagascar and a few locations in Alaska. Anything else that has the 'Gabbro' label is more than likely a blend of black and white minerals, but will not be the specific mix that makes Indigo Gabbro what it is and is therefore a different crystal. It doesn't help that Indigo Gabbro has been … [Read more...]
Moonstone ~ Feminine & Goddess Energy
12/12/2014 By Leave a Comment
Moonstone is a member of the iridescent feldspar family (another member being Labradorite). It is formed from two different Feldspar species, Albite and Orthoclase. It's technical name is Hecatolite. Moonstone has a micro-structure, which typically of feldspars, consists of many layers that cause light to reflect and bounce off it. This provides … [Read more...]
