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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...

Crystal rarity is determined by something we can call the “3 Cs:” cut, color, and carat. The rarest crystals in the world all have one thing in common – they appear in a specific geographical place and nowhere else.  Rare healing crystals are well sought-after and expensive. You might not come across one in this...

Crystals can improve your life by altering your energy, mind, and habits. Like batteries, however, crystals have finite power and become depleted of energy over time. This makes charging and cleansing your crystals at least once a month essential to ensure they function at their best. Many crystals draw in and hold on to negative...