Tree Agate - The Stone Of Plentitude Chemical Composition: SiO2 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Element: Earth Numerology: 3 - Joy. Optimism Chakra: Heart Scientific Tree Agate: The Tree Agate is a another name for the more well-known Dendritic Agate. And the Agate, a term applied not to a distinct mineral species, but to an aggregate of various forms of silica, is a banded, multicolored, variety of Chalcedony. Chalcedony, or Cryptocrystalline Quartz, being a microcrystalline variety of Quartz, does not occur in crystal forms. It occurs in botryoidal, mammilary, stalactitic, massive, nodular, smooth rounded pebbles, banded masses, and in geodes. Impurities are frequently present in Chalcedony. One form of this is how the Dendritic Agate contains manganese oxide impurities which will form fabrications resembling trees. The "trees" may be strikingly realistic, in their dark-green 'foliage' color. According to Theophrastus, the Agate (achates) was named from the river Achates, now the Drillo, in Sicily, where the stone was first found. Agate Sources: Agate occurs in an infinite amount of colors and patterns (as well as names). No two Agates are alike, which brings forth the extraordinary uniqueness of Agate's beauty, and is the responsible agent for its great popularity. Agate is extremely abundant and can be found in most places on this planet. The Metaphysical Uses Of Tree Agate: Useful for stimulating growth of the higher-self, and for communications on a spiritual plane. Powerful travel stone: protects, eases fatigue, keep enthusiasm high. Brings forth loyalty. Helps one to enjoy each moment of life. Place the Tree Agate anywhere in your environment to encourage abundance and fullness. Brings peace and tranquility to the wearer/owner's environment. Ends confusion. Use to encourage a more centered viewpoint in life. Said to ward off self-induced anger and other bad vibrations. The Physical Uses Of Tree Agate: Enhances the health of house plants. Stimulates healing of wounds

I just came across this old photo while browsing my gallery. I was setting up for a Witchy Workshop during the time I had my first metaphysical shop. I'm not a practising witch by any means but I do embrace a lot of the beliefs, traditions and magickal tools🪄. And I occasionally do spellwork. Does that make me a witch then? Hehe.🧹 Do you have a little witch in YOU? Do tell 🤗

Would you want a gemstones containing inclusions? As a rule, the more inclusions in a gem has, the lower its value. This is especially true if inclusions discolor the mineral, degrade its transparency, or make it more likely to fracture. Interestingly enough, there are a surprising amount of gemstones whose value is enhanced by the presence of inclusions - which either identifies its species or origin, or gives it certain optical or color characteristics. A good example is the included Demantoid Garnet whose "horsetail" inclusions verify valuable Russian origin. Another example is the Sunstone whose reflective platelets give the mineral its sparkle. Other great examples of included minerals becoming more valuable due to the inclusions are the Baltic Amber with trapped insects or plant parts, and Star Sapphires, which depend on rutile needles for creation of the star phenomenon. Development Phenomena: Development phenomena, such as the different inclusions, start and stops during crystal formation. A good example of the development phenomena is the "Phantom Crystals," which show the outline of a host crystal face with the deposited material of a different color or transparency within. The included Sun markings in diamonds, are another example. Too, what are known as "negative crystals," which are voids bounded by the growing host crystal walls, such as Enhydro stones, are another example. Enhydros are where a bubble of gas is trapped within a pocket of liquid inside the crystal. If you tilt an enhydro stone the bubble freely moves within its chamber. Rutile Quartz: The most common inclusion in quartz is rutile. The needle- and hair-like crystals can be thick or thin, pale gold to rich orangey brown in color and arranged in thick or sparse patterns. The most magnificent included mineral for collectors is the rutile & hematite starburst. In the stone shown here, the shiny black hematite crystal serves as an alignment point for the rutiles which line up in parallel bundles along each face forming a six rayed star with a hematite center. Pieces such as these are sought after and highly valued.

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Scientific Morganite: Morganite, which is pastel pink variety of beryl, forms in hexagonal crystals and in rare terminated crystals. Pure beryl is colorless, but Morganite is colored by manganese impurities which lends the colors of pink, rose, peach and violet to this mineral. Orange/yellow varieties of Morganite can also be found, and color banding is common. Morganite was discovered in California in 1910 outside San Diego, California. This new specimen drew the attention of the world's most important gem buyer George Kunz of Tiffany & Co. George decided to name it in honor of his biggest customer: millionaire bank tycoon J.P. Morgan, who was an avid gem collector. Morganite, also known as "pink beryl," "rose beryl," "pink emerald," and "cesian beryl." Morganite Sources: California USA, Madagascar, Brazil, Mozambique, Namibia, Afghanistan, and Russia, but it remains relatively rare. Metaphysical Uses Of Morganite: Helps to attract and maintain love. Helps those seeking receive messages and wisdom from spirit guides, angels and guardians. Cleanses the Heart Chakra. Rids fear Releases grief and resentment. Brings forth connections with the Divine. Helps heal traumatized emotions. Said to remove resistance to healing, either the conscious or unconscious. Brings a sense of deep peace and joy within ourselves. Allows for easy, gentle release of emotions. Encourages patience. Brings forth reverence for life and all living things. Reduces stress. Morganite helps you fulfill your emotional needs. Physical Uses Of Morganite Reduces heart ailments. Used to treat stress. Relieves vertigo. Eases emphysema. Reduces heart ailments. Relieves vertigo. Used in the treatment of impotence. This is a good crystal to keep by your side before, during (if you can) and after surgery or during chemotherapy.