Crystal and Gems
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Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and ceremonial decoration to tokens of love or power. But why have some been considered more significant than others - rare or otherwise?
Learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties, and the various ways in which they have taken on powerful symbolic meanings. How did the Vikings use iolite to help them steer their ships, for example? Why did the Ancient Greeks and Romans believe that sardonyx could protect them in battle?
Dive deep into the pages of this curated crystal book to discover:
- A quirky and compelling angle on the subject of crystals and gems - combining science with culture and history.
- Definitions for the key properties of precious, semi-precious, and organic stones, clearly and simply.
- Explores their traditional uses in healing and manife
Cild:
Hardcover
Dil:
ENG
Nəşriyyat:
Dk
Səhifə sayı:
192
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