Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Amethyst

AMETHYST My youngest Snickerdoodle presented me with this beautiful amethyst last week, spurring me to write about one of my favorite gemstones. Amethyst is a sparkling violet quartz much coveted for jewelry and auric therapy. The color varies from lavender to vivid purple. The stone’s name originates from the ancient Greek word for drunkenness, and… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Amethyst

Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Tiger’s Eye

Tiger’s eye is a lustrous golden brown stone with a semblance of a shining animal’s eye. It has a silky opaque appearance and is a type of quartz of the family of chalcedonies, along with such stones as jasper and agate. Tiger’s Eye is found in Australia, the USA, Canada, South Africa, India, and Myanmar… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Tiger’s Eye