Eye agate: The rock that looks back at you
For thousands of years, people have imparted metaphysical powers to crystals and rocks, using them as healing or protecting charms or talismans. Occasionally, these objects are remarkably eye-catching - so…
Strange lights and levitating rocks at Arkansas crystal mine
Springing from the spine of Arkansas' Ouachita mountains are several commercial crystal mines open for public collecting of sizable quartz crystals. Only one such mine claims to be an area…
Fairy Stones (natural crosses)
Almost all minerals, gemstones and rock types are associated with some superstitious or supernatural motifs. A common twinning habit of the mineral staurolite guarantees it will be perceived as magical. It…