April 2012
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All about Malachite →
This is a great video for those who are really interested about Malachites metaphysically properties such as its healing powers and how to utilize this stone in the proper way.
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Crystal of the Week: Malachite
The crystal of the week is Malachite! Malachite is unique in that about 60 per cent of it is made up of Copper. Large deposits are rare, and can be commonly found in Russia, Africa and Australia. The name Malachite derives from the Greek word “maloche” which is a plant with leaves similar in color. Malachite is commonly associated with growth and abundance. It is also known for aiding...
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Children Miners →
Tanzanites are beautiful, but we have to remember and remind ourselves that most pieces of jewelry we wear are dug by children, especially precious stones. Tanzanite is mostly mined by children in Africa, however you can buy certified gemstones and jewelry that comes with a certificate authenticating that it is certified fair trade.
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Tanzanite Smuggling →
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Crystal of the Week: Tanzanite
The Crystal of the week is Tanzanite!!! This gorgeous stone was only discovered 45 years ago. The name Tanzanite is well suited for this stone can only be found in Tanzania, Africa near Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is one of the most expensive stones on the market, and has an extremely high re-sale value making it unfortunately a blood stone. With the Diamond industry plummeting, many children soldiers...
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Emerald minners get lucky →
Crystal of the Week: Emerald
The crystal of the week is Emerald! First mined in Egypt over 4,000 years ago and today is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, Russia, Pakistan and South Africa. Emerald is considered a precious stone, one of only four with Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire. The reason they are categorized under precious stone is for their rarity and brilliance. Metaphysically Emeralds reveal the truth and encourage...
