Mica Schist is a rock composed essentially of mica and quartz, the mica is generally muscovite but may have biotite as well. It has a hardness that varies with the minerals, mica is about 2-3 and quartz is 7.

These Mica Schist specimens have a lot of golden sparkle
and shine, and come from an area near Custer, South Dakota.

The name mica was derived from the Latin "micare" which meant "to shine."  The word schist is derived from the Greek meaning "to split", referring to the ease that schists can be split.

Metaphysically speaking, mica schist is said to increase one's understanding and perception, diminish anger, and to enhance one's reflective abilities.  It can be used to help areas prone to earthquakes, relieve insomnia and dehydration.

Obsidian is a volcanic glass, naturally formed by the rapid cooling of viscous lava.  It is generally black, but may have inclusions of hematite, causing red or brown colors (mahogany obsidian), cristobalite, causing white patches (snowflake obsidian) or may have a golden or rainbow sheen created by tiny gas bubbles.  It is slightly harder than window glass with a hardness of 5 to 5.5.

These Obsidian specimens come from Utah
and are great rough for cabbing or knapping.

Obsidian is derived from the Latin "obsian" after "Obsius," a Roman who supposedly first discovered it or a similar mineral.  Obsidian was used by American Indians for weapons, tools, and ornaments, and by the ancient Aztecs and Greeks for mirrors.  Today, obsidian is used for surgical scalpel blades, due to its lack of crystal structure, the blade edges can become microscopically thin and smooth.

Metaphysically speaking, Obsidian is known as a very protective stone, it is excellent for removing negativity, protects against psychic attacks and from abuse. It is to benefit the stomach, intestines, and can eliminate bacterial or viral infections.

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Opalized wood, also called Wood Opal, is a form of petrified wood, which is a type of fossil, where all the organic matter is replaced with minerals, in this case opal, a hydrous silica, and has hardness of 5.5 to 6.6. 

This opalized wood comes from an area
near Saddle Mountain, Washington.

The name Opal is from the Sanskrit "upala," meaning "precious stone."  Petrified comes from the Greek root "petro" meaning "rock" or "stone," which literally means "wood turned into stone."  The process happens when wood is buried underground.  The lack of oxygen prevents the wood from decaying and mineral-rich water slowly replaces the cells with sediment so, preserves the original structure of the wood down to the bark, roots and rings.

Metaphysically speaking, opalized wood is known to help in realizing one's purpose in life and the quest for serenity.  Good for grounding, connecting with the ancient ones and recognizing that the earth provides everything we need.  It is believed to strengthen the back and skeletal system, and help with paralysis.

Peridot is the gem variety of the olivine mineral group, a magnesium iron silicate, with a hardness of 6.5 to 7.  It ranges in color from yellow-green to olive green, the darker the green color the more valuable.

These Peridot specimens in basalt show greens that
glimmer and shine, and are from an area near Globe, Arizona.

Peridot is derived from either the Arabic word "faridat" meaning "gem" or the French word "peritot" meaning "unclear."   Yellow-green peridot has been called chrysolite, Greek for "golden stone."  Olivine is a very abundant mineral, but gem-quality peridot is rather rare, and is sometimes referred to as the "poor man's emerald".  In molten underground basalts, peridot grains settle to the bottom by gravity, they are then ejected during volcanic eruptions, and these masses of peridot grains are thrown out as volcanic bombs. Peridot is also found in stony meteorites as glassy grains.

Metaphysically speaking, Peridot is said to be a powerful cleanser physically and emotionally.  It helps to release old patterns, to accept responsibility and move on, reduces anger, stress and jealousy.  It is known to help with metabolism, hypochondria, bi-polar disorders and with childbirth.

Petrified wood is a type of fossil, where all the organic matter is replaced with minerals, such as quartz, agate or opal.  This wood was petrified with quartz, so has a hardness of 7.  It comes in a variety of colors due to the types of impurities.  Black from carbon and manganese oxides. Greens and blues from copper, chromium and cobalt.  Red, brown and yellow from iron oxides. Pink and orange from manganese.

The petrified wood from Arizona has lots of
red and yellows and is great rough for cabbing.

The name comes from the Greek root "petro" meaning "rock" or "stone," which literally means "wood turned into stone."  The process happens when wood is buried underground.  The lack of oxygen prevents the wood from decaying and mineral-rich water slowly replaces the cells with sediment so, preserves the original structure of the wood down to the bark, roots and rings.

Metaphysically speaking, petrified wood is known as "a stone of transformation,"  helping in realizing one's purpose in life.  Good for grounding, connecting with the ancient ones and recognizing that the earth provides everything we need.  It is believed to strengthen the back and skeletal system, and help with paralysis.

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Petrified wood is a type of fossil, where all the organic matter is replaced with minerals, such as quartz, agate or opal.  This wood was petrified with quartz, so has a hardness of 7.  It comes in a variety of colors due to the types of impurities.  Black from carbon and manganese oxides. Greens and blues from copper, chromium and cobalt.  Red, brown and yellow from iron oxides. Pink and orange from manganese.

The petrified wood from Wyoming has a lot of creams, browns, the neutral colors and is great rough for cabbing.

The name comes from the Greek root "petro" meaning "rock" or "stone," which literally means "wood turned into stone."  The process happens when wood is buried underground.  The lack of oxygen prevents the wood from decaying and mineral-rich water slowly replaces the cells with sediment so, preserves the original structure of the wood down to the bark, roots and rings.

Metaphysically speaking, petrified wood is known as "a stone of transformation," helping in realizing one's purpose in life.  Good for grounding, connecting with the ancient ones and recognizing that the earth provides everything we need.  It is believed to strengthen the back and skeletal system, and help with paralysis.

Picture jasper is a cryptocrystalline member of the quartz family with mineral impurities, and has a hardness of 7.  These impurities cause many variations in banding, flow patterns, dendrites and color, resulting in what appear to be scenes or images.  One theory on the formation of picture jasper is that silica replaced mud and volcanic ash.

Some specimens may have a smooth surface that was
cut with a diamond saw to show the interior pattern. 
This picture jasper comes from an area in eastern
Oregon and is great rough for cabbing.

The name jasper is found in Ancient Hebrew, Assyrian, Greek, and Latin, and is usually named according to its pattern.  In this case, scenic pictures.

Metaphysically speaking, picture jasper is known as "the stone for global awareness," encouraging humanity to work together to protect the planet, and to live in balance with nature.  It's said to eliminate toxins, boost the immune system, and help the kidneys.

Puddingstone is a type of conglomerate sedimentary rock, that looks like a concrete mixture, but is entirely natural.  It consists of  various colored stones in a reddish-brown matrix of silica quartz. 

These puddingstones come from an area in
South Dakota and is great rough for cabbing.

The name Puddingstone is derived from its resemblance to Christmas pudding.

Metaphysically speaking, Puddingstone is known in folklore with having supernatural powers, including being a protective stone against witchcraft.

Purple Slate is mudstone or shale that has been intensely compressed, the dark purple coloring comes from iron oxides.  It cleaves into fairly smooth sheets, which can be very large and is an incredibly weather resistant material.

These purple slate specimens are a rich plum
color, occasionally with some grays and specks
of orange, and come from Idaho.

It has been used for centuries in roofing and flooring.  Slate has been used for laboratory bench tops, for billiard table tops, and was used for blackboards.  It’s from where we get the saying, "Starting over with a clean slate."

Metaphysically speaking, slate is known as a balancing stone, since it is created by heat, pressure and water (Fire, Earth and Water), all together in harmony.  It is said to be helpful for calming, and is sometimes used as a general healer, where no one specific problem exists.