If you had a magical little shop in the woods, what would you sell there?

I have a rhodochrosite that reminds me of a slice of bacon. Have you ever licked a crystal? No, really, this is a legit question. People do this. Which crystal looks the most tasty even though we absolutely should not eat it? EDITED: Yeah...I probably shoulda said, "Just because people do, doesn't mean they SHOULD". Don't lick random stuff that you don't know what it's made of (or where it's been). Just don't. And don't eat a plant, just because you can. Just because it grows in nature, doesn't mean it's ok to ingest.

If crystals could talk, which one in your collection would absolutely snitch?

Carnelian feels alive. This is the kind of stone that tends to wake people back up when they’ve been running on autopilot, emotionally flat, creatively blocked, disconnected from motivation, or stuck in fear and hesitation. There’s warmth in it. Movement. Momentum. It carries an energy that often reminds people of blood flow, sunlight, firelight, courage, passion, and the pulse of life itself. Many people are drawn to Carnelian during periods where they want to rebuild confidence, reconnect with creativity, reclaim personal power, or finally begin taking action on things they’ve delayed for too long. It has a very embodied feeling to it. Less floating in the clouds and more reconnecting with being fully present in the human experience. Carnelian often feels supportive for people who have spent a long time surviving and are now trying to remember how to actually live again. Physical Overview Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony within the quartz family. Its color comes primarily from iron inclusions, which create the rich orange, amber, rust, and deep reddish tones that make the stone so recognizable. Some pieces are translucent and glowing while others appear more earthy and dense. Major deposits have been found in places such as India, Brazil, Madagascar, and Uruguay. Mohs hardness is around 6.5 to 7, making it durable enough for jewelry, carvings, and daily carrying. Physically, many crystal workers associate Carnelian with circulation, vitality, reproductive energy, physical stamina, motivation, movement, and supporting the body during exhaustion or burnout recovery. Historical Usage Carnelian has been treasured for thousands of years across many civilizations. Ancient Egyptians worked heavily with Carnelian in jewelry, protective amulets, burial pieces, and ceremonial objects. It was associated with life force, vitality, courage, and protection in the afterlife. In Ancient Rome, Carnelian was carved into signet rings because hot wax was less likely to stick to the smooth stone. Warriors throughout various cultures also carried Carnelian as a symbol of courage, confidence, and strength before battle.

If you could spend one full day exploring anywhere, would you pick: - a forest - a crystal shop - an old bookstore - a flea market - a cave - or a beach full of tide pools?