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Copper  The versatility of copper allows it to be used for everything from building pipes to conducting electricity. The evolution from using stones to using metals occurred during the New Stone Age, when humans gradually switched from using stones to using metals. Currently, Chile has the largest copper mines. Copper is found and mined globally. Healing Benefits Many arthritis sufferers wear copper jewelry because copper has long been known to reduce inflammation and …

Roselite Roselite is a rare mineral that is so named due to its magenta- or rose-colored crystals. Though it doesn't have any industrial uses, handsome specimens are highly valued by collectors, and large crystals can be carved for jewelry and other ornaments. While roselite is found across the globe, most of it originates in Germany, where it was first described. healing benefits The mineral roselite is believed to help bind the physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of a …

Cinnabar The mercury-containing mineral cinnabar has been mined since ancient times and historically used to create deep red dyes. Centuries-old lacquerware from Song dynasty China is still vibrant due to cinnabar dyeing. The use of this mineral as a dye has largely been discontinued since its toxicity was discovered. It is still mined as a mercury source. Healing Properties Cinnabar is believed by some to purify the mind and the body. This refers to the removal of toxins and purification …

Eclogite A dense metamorphic rock, eclogite is formed under tremendous pressures and depths. Green and pink are the predominant colors in rock (due to garnet and omphacite, respectively). Decorative uses of eclogite may be possible due to its color. Because it forms so deep, geologists can learn more about plate tectonics from it, since it forms at such great depths. Healing Properties It is believed that eclogite helps to clear the heart and solar plexus chakras. As a result, negative emo …

Gabbro The igneous rock gabbro is usually black or dark green in color. It is used extensively in the construction industry for crushed stone materials for roads, as well as tiles for floors and counter tops. Brightly polished gabbro is used for items such as cemetery markers and building facing stones. Healing Properties Gabbro is believed to be a spiritual stone that can heal a person mentally and physically. It is believed by many psychics and shamans that this practice can help reveal …