11Feb14 - Pyrite

Iron Pyrite, or also known as Fool's Gold, for its resemblance of real gold.
Last time miners would thought that they have stroked gold but in fact it was just pyrite.

Since they look almost like real gold, they are a symbol of wealth and good luck.
Due to its crystal properties, they are found in cuboid (cube) form. They are usually mixed
with other crystals and sand particles so it is quite rare to find a perfect cube of pyrite

    Such a perfect piece of pyrite specimen would be very rare.

Pyrite might decompose into iron oxide and sulfate when exposed to air and water, especially in smaller pieces.

Pyrite has strong energy shield and it helps overcome inertia and the feeling of inadequacy.
It can also energize the area when you place it. ( like on your work desk)

    Pyrite Sun. Golden ray of light radiates from it.

Pyrite SunMineralogists now believe that they are pyrite crystals formed between layers of slate and coal that simply had no room to grow in the traditional cubes that one normally finds pyrite. Formed 350 million years ago deep in the coal mines of Illinois, USA, each is unique.

Pyrite can also be found in Lapis Lazuli.

31Aug13 - Aventurine

The name aventurine derives from the Italian "a ventura" meaning "by chance". This is an allusion to the lucky discovery of aventurine glass or goldstone at some point in the 18th century.

You should never buy a lottery ticket without an aventurine in your left pocket!
Lady Luck will be in your left pocket. This is the stone of opportunity.
Aventurine is known as the stone of chance or luck. If you gamble or play the lotto, keep this stone in your left pocket.

    Keep one in your left pocket for good luck and opportunities!    

    Fill your wealth bowl with aventurine

Because of its connection to the heart chakra, green aventurine can help us become stronger on an emotional level. It is a ‘go-to’ stone for healing and suffering caused by heartbreak and separation.

Also promotes creativity, imagination and mental clarity.

JJ

21Jul13 - Raja Kayu (King of Wood)

Raja Kayu, King of Wood (血龙木 dragon blood wood)

Raja Kayu or Kayu Raja (King of wood) is the Supreme King in the forest among all different spieces of trees, and therefore is commonly called King of Wood, or Saint Wood. It grows in tropical rain forest enduring the ever-changing natural environment. It constantly absorbing the power from the sun and the moon essence, after hundreds of years of tempering and raises its own unique spiritual and Emmanuel.

Raja Kayu (King of wood) emits powerful Charms and Amulets which gives protection to the Malaysian indigenous people all the way since very long time ago.

    Translucent with red glow when light is shine through it.

The most amazing feature of Kuya Raja is that it is translucent. By shining a flashlight through the wood, the light will penetrate the wood chips and be illuminating in red.

The second experiment is reduce the size of the wood chips, wood chips will submerge into the water like a stone. The Kayu Raya is not floating at all.  

The third experiment is to take the sawdust of Kayu Raya , gently rub with your fingers on your arm, and it will disappear on your arm. 

    Highly reflective surface.

Raya Kayu has excellent mechanical properties, high compression strength, density, and even hitting a nail in it is quite a difficult task. Anti-moth-bite, corrosion-resistant, oily, almost never crack nor deform, therefore is a fine material for wood carving.

Due to those special properties of Raya Kayu and the kings of the ancient region of Southeast Asia chosen this wood as the Royal appointed timber. Monks in India, Malaysia, Thailand and many other enlightenment use it to make prayer beads.

JJ

12Apr13 - Jade a Power Stone

Jade can be used to bring money into your life. 

Create a positive attitude towards money and visualize yourself using money creatively and productively while holding the stone in your power hand. When making an important business decision, use the prosperous energies of jade by holding it while contemplating your course of action. Jade strengthens your mental faculties and assists in clear reasoning.

Jade is an ancient stone that has historically been used to attract love.
Carved into a butterfly, in China it is a powerful symbol used to draw love.

Jade is also a protective stone, guarding against accidents and misfortune.
Place a piece of jade between two purple candles and let the candles burn for a
short while. Then carry the jade with you as a protection amulet.
People like to wear jade bracelets as a protection against accidents and injuries.

    Jade comes in various colors and tones.

    Jade is hard so you can find many jade carvings,
    like this beautiful piece of qi-lin and dragon. 
  
The soothing green color of jade makes it a wonderful healing stone.
It helps the body in self-healing while working through underlying,
non-physical reasons for a precipitation for disease.
It is particularly helpful for kidney, heart and stomach complaints.

Jade makes good gifts for the elderly as it symbolized longevity and protection.

JJ