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Jade is a powerful gemstone that brings you life force energy, inner harmony, the ability to give and feel unconditional love, and the ability to heal yourself and others. This stone connects to the Heart Chakra. There are two types of Jade: Nephrite and Jadeite. Nephrite Jade has a hardness of 6, and Jadeite has...

Some crystals have a much more powerful effect on you and your environment than others. Crystals do have vibrations. Low-frequency crystals are calming and work well to soothe the mind and emotions. High-vibration crystals give you more energy, uplift your spirit, and have much more intense metaphysical and spiritual healing properties.  Although high-vibration crystals are...

Crystals have been sought after for centuries and many gemstones are used as symbols of wealth and status throughout history. The beauty and healing properties of crystals bring positivity into our lives, and expensive crystals are cut and put into jewelry. Crystals form naturally, which means that some of them are extremely rare. However, rarity...

Geodes are a beautiful, natural phenomenon. They are hollow rocks with a mass of crystals inside and are formed when a cavity is created in a rock. Then crystals form in the crevices from water flowing through.  Because of their intrigue and unique appearance, you may want to know how much geodes are worth and...

If your crystal collection is more than a dozen crystals, it’s time to set up a crystal altar that looks beautiful and works holistically.  What is a crystal altar used for? How to set up a crystal altar? What are the best crystals for an altar? What are the best altar ideas for crystals? Crystal...

Did you know that Obsidian has been used since the Paleolithic Age? Obsidian is a Root Chakra crystal that instills courage. Without regular cleansing, it may not work.  How to cleanse Obsidian crystals? Can you use water to cleanse Obsidian?  Obsidian is best cleansed with fire, water, or earth, as it’s made from volcanoes. You...