Monday, 27 February 2017

Gemstone, Crystals and Minerals - Part 1

As I am in the holistic and healing line, elements such as water, minerals, crystals and gemstones forms a very important part of the healing process I use on my students and clients. 

But using of crystals and other stones is not new. It has existed since ancient days. No one can deny the importance of crystals and gemstones in Ancient Egyptian times. Many tombs discovered consists of the priceless crystals and gemstones such as lapis lazuli, malachite, turquoise and more. One famous tomb found full of treasures and mysteries is that of King Tutankhamun's. 

You can read more of the treasures found there in the below link:
http://www.gemselect.com/other-info/king-tuts-tomb-of-treasures.php

Other than Ancient Egyptians, many other Ancient Civilizations  and / or cultures have used crystals and minerals in their daily life activities and for other purposes. Many articles exists online of this. 

But I have found two below. You can always search the web for more articles or books to know more. 

A Brief History of Crystals and Healing by Crystal Age
http://www.crystalage.com/crystal_information/crystal_history/

How Ancient Cultures Used Healing Crystals and Stones by QuantumStones.com
https://quantumstones.com/ancient-cultures-used-healing-crystals-stones/

Well, that is for introduction. Stay tuned for Part 2 (next Monday) on how crystals, minerals and gemstones plays an important role in my daily life...