Rock Types
"Colour: Grey or pink but with dark streaks and layers. Texture: Medium- to coarse grained. Characterized by discontinuous, altering light and dark layers, the former usually having a coarsely granular texture while the latter, which often contains mica, may be foliated. Structure: In addition to the gneissose texture described above, gneisses tend to be banded on a large scale with layers and streaks of darker and lighter coloured gneiss. Mineralogy: Feldspar is abundant and, together with quartz, forms the granular, lighter coloured layers. Field relations: At the highest grades of metamorphism rocks may approach melting temperature when they are able to recrystallize freely and so produce the textures characteristic of gneisses.
Rocks
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli - a metamorphic rock and the most popular blue opaque gemstone in history. Tumbled Stones Tumbled Stones are rocks that have been rounded, smoothed and polished in a rock tumbler. Quartzite Quartzite a nonfoliated metamorphic rock composed almost entirely of quartz. Fluorescent Minerals Fluorescent Minerals and rocks glow with spectacular colors under ultraviolet light. Geology.com Store Gifts that Rock! Geodes Geodes look like ordinary rocks on the outside but can be spectacular inside! Trap Rock Trap Rock is a name applied to any dark-colored igneous rock used to produce crushed stone. Don*t Go To Jail Rock Collectors must know the rules before removing rocks from public and private property. Difficult Rocks Difficult Rocks Elementary students find lots of rocks that you will not be able to identify. Sand Grains A Grain of Sand Gallery of sand grains through a microscope by Dr. Sand Sand is a diverse material. Shale Siltstone Rock Tumbling Soapstone Rock Art Unakite Crushed Stone
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Gemstone Dictionary
Minerals and Gems
More than 4,000 naturally occurring minerals—inorganic solids that have a characteristic chemical composition and specific crystal structure—have been found on Earth. They are formed of simple molecules or individual elements arranged in repeating chains, sheets, or three-dimensional arrays. Minerals are typically formed when molten rock, or magma, cools, or by separating out of mineral-rich water, such as that in underground caverns. Rocks themselves are made of clusters or mixtures of minerals, and minerals and rocks affect landform development and form natural resources such as gold, tin, iron, marble, and granite. Silicates—including quartz, mica, olivine, and precious minerals such as emeralds—are the most common class of minerals, as well as the major components of most rocks. Gemstones Many minerals form beautiful crystals, but the most prized of all are gemstones. Historically gems have been divided into precious and semiprecious classes.
Pagan Roots of the Trinity Doctrine - What does the Bible say? | BiblicalUnitarian.com
(© Ed Torrence 2002) The Trinity doctrine is not unique to, nor original with, Christianity. It has deep Pagan roots, dating back to at least two centuries BC, and has been prominent in many Eastern religions ever since. The Roman Catholic and Orthodox Church Councils (Western and Eastern churches) brought the Trinity doctrine into Christianity. The evolution of this doctrine within Christianity began with The Apostle’s Creed, progressed to the Nicene Creed, and finally culminated in the Athanasian Creed. The Apostle’s Creed which was not written by the Apostles at all, but by the RCC. The Nicene Creed established in 325 AD, was the next step. The Athanasian Creed espouses the Trinitarian concepts of Athanasius, a fourth century theologian. The Christian Church’s roots were originally from Judaism, which was, and still is, a monotheistic (One-God) religion. The Nicene and Athenian creeds are in direct denial of these scriptures as well as many others. [Used with permission.
Crystals
Properties: Although not a crystal, abalone shell has been used for centuries in jewelry and carvings. Nicknamed the sea ears, the Abalone's flattened, oval shape with iridescent interior was used by the Native Northwest American Indians as a natural vessel for cleansing, offerings and prayers. Embracing the colors of the ocean, the shell displays iridescent colors in its blues, greens, purples and yellows. This unique shell embodies all the aspects of the water element including love, beauty, gentleness, caring, comfort, peacefulness, delight and solace It is soft to the touch from repeated tumbling in the sand and water. Abalone is useful for handling and calming emotional situations and is very soothing to the mind/body. When working through any emotional situation, have abalone nearby as it is believed to be beneficial and promotes cooperation. Feng Shui: Use in the Center area for grounding, balance, good health, spirituality and a sense of peace. Agate: Black/Banded Agate: Botswana: