Lexicon Minerals and Healing Stones

Prices for minerals and gemstones – my expert view of the market

Mineral prices explained: From affordable crystals to rare gemstones – learn how collectors recognize fair prices & invest wisely.

Searching for minerals on vacation – My preparation tips

Rock Hunting on Vacation – How to Prepare the Right Way Rock hunting means: deliberately tracking down natural mineral specimens, crystals, and rock samples right at their source in nature. Whet...

Help for the start of school: Start the new school year relaxed with healing stones

Healing Stones for the Start of School: Why More and More Families Are Turning to Crystals Healing stones for the start of school are small companions from nature, to which stone healing lore tr...

Which Stones Are Associated with Emotional Balance in Stone Lore?

In the holistic tradition, certain crystals are regarded as companion symbols – quiet objects to which people in various cultures have attributed special meaning. This article introduces you to...

Which stone is suitable for a wedding anniversary? Ideas & meanings

Wedding Anniversary Stone: Which Crystal Fits Which Anniversary? A wedding anniversary is more than a date on the calendar. It is a living symbol of shared time, grown trust, and deeply rooted l...

Amethyst Zodiac Sign: Why the Purple Gemstone Suits You So Well

In short: Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz; the color arises from iron ions in the crystal lattice. Traditionally, it is associated with Aquarius, Pisces, and Capricorn. In stone healing, i...

Cleansing & Charging Amethyst: How to Make Your Purple Treasure Shine

In short: Amethyst is quartz with a Mohs hardness of 7 and tolerates a brief rinse under lukewarm water (not above 30 °C). Smudging, moonlight, and burying in soil are also gentle methods. You shou...

Buy real tourmaline: How do you recognize real tourmaline?

Buying real tourmaline is something very special – its colors, its energies, its stories. If you're wondering how to recognize real tourmaline and what to look out for, you're in exactly the right ...

Which stones provide energy? – The best healing stones for everyday energy

Healing Stones for Energy: Which Stones Give You New Strength in Everyday Life? Are you wondering which stones give energy? The answer lies in the world of healing stones for energy – minerals t...

Singing Bowls – Vibration, Sound and Their Traditional Meaning

In short: A singing bowl produces a vibration when struck that is perceived both as sound and as a tangible vibration. Traditionally, it is made from an alloy of up to seven metals. The association...