Alabaster and other treasures

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In a message dated 8/14/2007 8:20:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

drmoratto writes:

 

~~~Among the hundreds of stones, there is a big alabaster, a beautiful

yellow/golden piece that I thought was citrine.~~~

 

 

Honestly, I get the feeling that this is not alabaster, not given the color

you mention. Are you able to scratch it (and it leaves a mark) with your

finger nail? Alabaster is a member of the gypsum family which is between 2- 2.5

on the MOHs hardness scale. It is also typically white to gray in color.

Alabaster is used a great deal for carving due to it's softness. My *feeling*

is

that what you have is possibly calcite or onyx. If it is a piece that came

from Brazil, I am leaning more towards onyx.

 

 

~~~Also, what do I do with the crystals that I can't identify? It is a pity

because one can benefit so much from them and help others in return.~~~

 

 

 

DO you have a local rock shop to you? If so, a rock shop might be willing to

assist you in IDing the crystals. You could even check with local colleges

for geology classes that might be able to help you figure out what pieces are.

A 3rd opt ... if you have a digital camera, you could try posting pictures in

the photo section and let us take a look at them and see what we might be

able to figure out. Pictures can be a bit more difficult then seeing the

crystals in person though.

 

Hope this helps.

Blessings to your eve.

ReNau

 

 

" Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain "

" Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon "

 

 

 

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Hello everyone,

Of all the forums I participate in, this is by far the most

informative.

I am learning so much with you guys and I appreciate it.

I found a treasure! Let me explain.

When my son was small he used to collect crystals and other

rocks. He had everything in full display, quite the museum

curator. I used to buy bags of assorted crystal every time we

went to Brazil, my birthplace. Then, last time we moved I packed

almost everything he had. We gave away a lot of crystals. His

interest hadn't been there for the longest time.

Anyway, now that I am learning to use crystals (thanks to you) I

searched and found the box of treasures.

Trouble is I can't quite figure them out, not even looking into

books or photos in the Internet.

Among the hundreds of stones, there is a big alabaster, a

beautiful yellow/golden piece that I thought was citrine.

Since I know citrine attracts money, I put my alabaster to do

just that, but I know now that it is not its function.

I looked online and saw the explanation of an alabaster that was

mostly white. Since mine is yellow, I am not sure what the real

function of this crystal is.

Could you please, let me know?

Also, what do I do with the crystals that I can't identify? It is

a pity because one can benefit so much from them and help others

in return.

Thanks and blessings,

Maria

 

Dr. Maria Moratto

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My first reaction was it was Calcite as well

 

Blessings,

Erica

 

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 6:21 PM

Re: [CrystalHW] Alabaster and other treasures

 

 

 

 

In a message dated 8/14/2007 8:20:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

drmoratto<drmoratto writes:

 

~~~Among the hundreds of stones, there is a big alabaster, a beautiful

yellow/golden piece that I thought was citrine.~~~

 

Honestly, I get the feeling that this is not alabaster, not given the color

you mention. Are you able to scratch it (and it leaves a mark) with your

finger nail? Alabaster is a member of the gypsum family which is between 2-

2.5

on the MOHs hardness scale. It is also typically white to gray in color.

Alabaster is used a great deal for carving due to it's softness. My *feeling*

is

that what you have is possibly calcite or onyx. If it is a piece that came

from Brazil, I am leaning more towards onyx.

 

 

~~~Also, what do I do with the crystals that I can't identify? It is a pity

because one can benefit so much from them and help others in return.~~~

 

DO you have a local rock shop to you? If so, a rock shop might be willing to

assist you in IDing the crystals. You could even check with local colleges

for geology classes that might be able to help you figure out what pieces are.

A 3rd opt ... if you have a digital camera, you could try posting pictures in

the photo section and let us take a look at them and see what we might be

able to figure out. Pictures can be a bit more difficult then seeing the

crystals in person though.

 

Hope this helps.

Blessings to your eve.

ReNau

 

" Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain "

" Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon "

 

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