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Amber - Rough
This Amber has come from Brazil and is generally a pale yellow in its coloring. These are large pieces, most are approximately .5" x 1.5" x 1/4" to 1/2" thick with some being larger. Some have inclusions of plant particles, most are fairly translucent.
Price: $2.25
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Crystal System... Amber has an amorphous crystal system. This means it started as a tree resin that has aged during the course of millions of years by losing water and is then very gradually mineralized. It is an organic gem and can be a milky white, golden yellow, brown or red depending on the type of tree that gave it its start. It is generally found within in brown coal deposits. The first precious stone in human history, Amber has been used as a healing stone and amulet for at least 7,000 years. |
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Zodiac Affinity... Folklore... Amber folklore is extensive, probably because the stone has been so plentiful. My favorite is an explanation from Nicias a Greek poet who described it as being the 'juice' of the brilliant rays of the setting sun that were congealed in the sea and then cast upon the shore. Other Greek poets claimed that grains of Amber were tears shed over the death of Phaethon by the Heliades after they had become poplars growing on the banks of the Eridanus. What ever its origin, I find it just 'feels good' to be wearing and is one of my favorites.
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Spiritually... Emotionally... Mentally... |
Physically... Corresponding Chakra... Application... |
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