Crystals have been in vogue for centuries and will continue to remain. The reason behind this is the fact that they have nature’s appeal that transcen...
Crystals have been in vogue for centuries and will continue to remain. The reason behind this is the fact that they have nature’s appeal that transcends time,
their eternal feel and aesthetic looks crosses all bounds and their noted healing assistance gives them an importance beyond anything else you can buy. Many can enjoy viewing a natural crystal in photos in the crystal gallery section of many web sites or by visiting the crystal gallery in the local natural history museum.
Most people are sure to be entrapped by the beauty of natural crystals because of their shine, gleam and aura, which makes them a valued possession. Further, a skilled crystal craftsman can take an insignificant looking lump of rock and sculpts it into many different shapes and sizes, refining its beauty and adding to its healing properties.
One can find many photos of natural crystals, polished and shaped pieces in an on-line crystal gallery. In these galleries, the crystals may be up for sale (on-line crystal shop), for exhibition to illustrate wonderful geological specimens discovered on the planet, and/or to show the general public the different crystals and rocks look like when natural or polished.
Crystals can be categorized into different types: natural crystal or rock; polished and shaped or natural and rough; real versus imitation (artificial) crystals. They can be classified by the mineral family they belong to: quartz, halides, oxides and so on. Not just this, they can be grouped by rarity with some crystals are hard to find on the Earth while others found everywhere (common). Those that are hard to obtain and are used in jewelry are called precious or semi-precious stones. Even a natural crystal can be very expensive if it is uncommon in type and form and/or the process of extracting them from the natural surroundings is very difficult. Not only this, if they are desirable but they are hard to obtain, then the price increases due to the scarcity of the crystal relative to the size of the demand market.
There are a lot of other factors that have to be taken into consideration as well in determining price. Grade of crystal (e.g. light verses dark colour; clarity verses imperfections) and natural form of crystal (e.g. common point versus tapered perfect point) are another two factors. If a particular well-regarded crystal mine runs out of producing a crystal then the prices are bound to peak. You should try to compare the prices and quality of the crystals in different shops and make sure to run the check whether or not the crystal are natural, good quality for your needs and at a fair market value. There is no point in investing in poor quality, over priced crystals.
Crystals find a mention in historical and religious texts which discuss why religious leaders and the general public wore them. Some crystals are known as Birth Stones which aid a person born in that month or under that astrological star sign. Others are considered to bring good luck and prosperity or protection. Many cultures list different crystals to help their people in their day to day lives the better known aids are Astrological Star Signs and Feng Shui. All crystals are considered to have healing properties infusing positive energy into the system to assist people to better mental, emotional and spiritual well being. Crystals are even believed to be powerful enough that their use can assist in the cure of many medical ailments. If you believe or are interested in this, then explore the different uses of various crystals in the many books and on-line information sites. And so you can see, the world of crystals is very large and there are many different uses for crystals.
In a crystal gallery, you can be amazed at the different of forms that the crystals can have naturally. Nature can even create balls, cubes and other geometric shapes in the right environment. Why? All crystals (not rocks) naturally are formed from geometric alignments of molecules. And of course, there are stunning designs that crystal craft persons can carve enhancing the inherent beauty of crystals, rocks and even fossils. Some crystals man has coloured, heat-treated, or bonded with other materials, to add an extra dimension to the natural crystal. It is fascinating to realize that crystals can have their beauty reach an entirely new level, become even more mesmerizing and auspicious when man and nature create together.
So consider making it a point to visit a crystal gallery on-line, at a museum or a crystal store. Look for one that is known for good quality, wide selection and great service. Explore these places and enjoy the beauty of the natural crystals. And if they are available for sale, buy some and cherish them for the rest of your life.
