Jewel of the Month: Petrified Wood
Petrified Wood is formed when dead wood gets saturated with silicic acid and in the absence of air, solidifies through the loss of water. Depending on the circumstances of its formation, its substance is replace by agate, quartz or more rarely, opal. ... Views: 3277
Jewel of the Month: Zoisite
Zoisite was first discovered in Austria towards the end of the eighteenth century and was named after the mineral collector Freiherr Von Zois. Zoisite’s green color comes from the presence of chromium and vanadium and it forms in rough masses. Zoisite masses ... Views: 2423
Jewel of the Month: Labradorite
Labradorite is feldspar that obtains its iridescent colors from a fine laminate structure that bends incoming light. Labradorite represents the “temple of the stars”. It assists us in sustaining and maintaining, while providing the understanding of the destiny ... Views: 1272
We’ve all heard the saying “living the good life”. Why would we want to live the good life when we can create the great life? I recently read the book Good to Great, Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins. One of the powerful concepts that he discusses is Level 5 ... Views: 1597
Jewel of the Month: Topaz
Topaz comes in many colors, most familiar is the golden topaz. There is much mythology surrounding this stone. In old cultures of India and Europe, it was considered to be the stone of Jupiter, representing rule over one’s life. Imperial topaz was known as a stone of ... Views: 1334
Jewel of the Month: Zoisite
Zoisite was first discovered in Austria towards the end of the eighteenth century and was named after the mineral collector Freiherr Von Zois. Zoisite’s green color comes from the presence of chromium and vanadium and it forms in rough masses. Zoisite masses ... Views: 1344