Crystals
...some further reading
Researching this subject we came across a wide range of books - some good, some bad, and many that were useful in providing some hard-to-find information. Here is a selection...
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| Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham. A comprehensive compendium of basic information on most commonly available minerals. |
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| Cambridge Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils by Hamilton, Woolley, & Bishop. A standard field guide and reference work on the physical properties of minerals (including their various cyrstal forms). |
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| The Book of Sacred Stones: Fact and Fallacy in the Crystal World by Barbara Walker. Great antidote to the wild claims of some "crystal mystics"; includes ancient & modern folklore, and physical properties. |
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