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Crystal Gazing: Part 2- Tourmaline in all colors

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Tourmaline is a very popular stone for jewelry makers. Revered for its variety of colors and hardiness, tourmaline has been used in jewelry making for centuries. All Tourmaline has the physical property of being pyroelectric, meaning that it can develop opposite charges at opposite ends of the crystal when heated or cooled, creating a kind of static-electricity effect.  Tourmalines are well-known in metaphysical circles as wonderful crystals for healing and protection.  They are excellent for balancing the hemispheres of the brain, clearing away blockages and transmitting negative energies.  Tourmalines work well with all of the Chakras, and promote compassion, empathy, sympathy,...

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Crystal Gazing Part I

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Gaze through our crystal studded eyes and see what we see. Here is a look into to the world of our favorite crystals.  We will keep filling you in on more of the stones we use and why. If you have any questions or requests, we will add your crystal, mineral or shell to the next post! email your inquiries to: info@wingshawaii.com    HERKIMER DIAMONDS are not chemically a diamond, although the clarity and sparkle of Herkimer Diamonds make them a rare type of clear quartz crystal.  Herkimer Diamonds are naturally double terminated quartz crystals and are mined in Herkimer, New...

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