Phenomenal Crystals

"The author headed for South America at the age of twenty-five with a clear aim ""to do something in [his] life."" Fascinated by the beauty of quartz crystals in Brazil, he started to collect them enthusiastically and he is now the only collector of giant crystals in the world. Conquered by their secret power and the perfection of their forms, he penetrated the intimate world of crystals and marveled at the magnificent play of light reflected on their smooth faces. Some of the phenomenal crystals ""survived"" hundreds of millions of years untouched. Contents include: The journey of one's life, The collections of phenomenal giant crystals and their fate, The mineral treasures of Brazil."

An intriguing story about the giant phenomenal crystals, their discovery, collecting and fortune. Written by the famous collector and expert on giant crystals Ilia Deleff, Doctor Honoris Causa. Deeply convinced that every giant crystal is like a "stone book" carrying in it invaluable scientific information, Mr Deleff persistently inspired his ideas that phenomenal crystals of minerals are natural creations that must be saved and preserved for humanity. Many Western European and American museums are in possession of valuable collections or separate minerals provided by Ilia Deleff. In 1983, France acquired his remarkable collection of giant quartz crystals, exhibited in the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. In 1985, he donated to his homeland Bulgaria a similar unique collection of giant crystals. The book is richly illustrated by color photographs of crystals and contains also chapters written in cooperation with the mineralogist Dr R.I.Kostov. The chapter "Gem Treasures of Brasil" is the most complete, up-to-date, survey on the topic. The book is of use to any geological or mineralogical library, mineralogical museums, specialists in the field, collectors of crystals and all lovers of nature.

Magic Crystals, Sacred Stones is aimed at those who have explored crystal working as a beginner and who now wish to understand the mysteries of the Earth at a deeper level. , ,

Strengthen your connection with the natural world as you learn to incorporate the power of crystals and gemstones into your magical practice. This comprehensive, full-color book is exquisitely designed to be both user-friendly and a gorgeous addition to your bookshelf. Inside, you'll find everything you need to effectively work with crystals, from the history, science, and magic of the mineral kingdom to an encyclopedic list of nearly 200 varieties of stones. Explore numerous ways to grow your knowledge and skills, including details on buying and preparing stones, magical associations by color, astrological influences, and how to spot fakes. Discover a new, powerful form of crystal grid and which stone is best for a specific goal. With more than 200 color photographs and convenient guides to correspondences, associated deities, and more, Crystal Magic will serve as a timeless, indispensable reference.

Crystal Grids Handbook is a condensed version of the best-selling The Ultimate Guide to Crystal Grids.

Single crystals of over 100 different electronically active materials have been synthesized using a variety of methods, including growth by flame-fusion, flux, melt, gel diffusion, low-temperature solution, vapor, as well as synthesis by ultra-high-pressure techniques. These crystals, including a large number of doped specimens, emphasize oxides, garnets, silicates, ferrites, fluorides, as well as a large variety of other electromagnetic materials. Charts are presented giving summary data on single crystals grown, percentage and kind of dopants, growth methods and apparatus, crystal dimensions and other physical characteristics, primary research interest or use, crystal system, class, space group, and pertinent references. Several of the growth methods and recent Laboratory accomplishments are described. (Author).

Learn to unblock your energy pathways and balance your chakras. This is your chance to awaken your true potential, you’ll just need some guidance from expert Vicki Howie and The Key to the Chakras. The chakras are the seven centers through which energy flows in the human body. Even if you're new to the discipline, The Key to the Chakras gives you the knowledge you need to understand each of the chakras and their associated colors, emotions, and physical actions. Discover practical techniques for healing and unblocking the chakras, and find out how the chakras can work in tandem with aura reading, crystal healing and aromatherapy to improve your life. Perfect for those working with the chakras at beginner and intermediate level, The Key to the Chakras provides an informed overview of the seven chakras, and includes interactive lessons, meditations and exercises that will teach you to find balance and inner calm in a difficult, often chaotic world.

The rapid growth of gemological sciences and mineralogy demands a dictionary such as this for gemologists, mineralogists, geologists, jewel dealers, industry and hobbyists. With some 16,000 comprehensive definitions, supplemented by more than 250 diagrams and figures, this is a one-stop reference to any matter dealing with gems and gemology.