Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass that forms from lava flows. Like silica glass, it can be fashioned into sharp blades or carved into beautiful sculptures, but the hardness is only about 5 on the Mohs scale (so it isn’t durable). If not polished properly, it may be hazardous to handle obsidian because the sharp edges can cut the skin easily. Obsidian is not considered a true mineral because it does not crystallize in any form whatsoever. It’s chemical composition is pretty complicated too but includes a high proportion of silica content (SiO2).
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Copal – A substitute for amber
Copal is frequently mistaken for amber, and it actually is amber – immature amber that is. Both amber and copal are derived from plant resin or sap that has hardened and fossilized in one form or the other. The age of amber usually ranges from 30-90 million years old, but copal is much, much younger; many specimens are only a few hundred years old. The oldest copal is only believed to be around 1 million years old, but there exists a lot of disagreement among gemologists on this. I have a beautiful copal specimen that I’ve kept all these years.
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How to prepare an elixir
What is an elixir? An elixir is water that has absorbed the crystalline energies of the crystals soaked in it, and thus contains the essences of those crystals within it. It is believed that drinking an elixir passes on the energies of the crystals that have been soaked within the water to the human drinking it. This water is believed to boost the health of the person drinking it. Also, plants and animals given such treated water have been shown to improve in terms of health, and overall condition. Moreover, tea and wine prepared with elixir water or treated with
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