| Astrological Sign: Virgo |
| Chakra: Brow; Crown |
| Lore: Amazonite Soothes emotions and eliminates aggravation, dispelling both irritating and negative energy. It enhances communication concerning love and encourages us to take charge of our own lives. |
| Geology: Amazonite is a microclinic feldspar colored green or blue-green. It occurs as tabular or short prismatic crystals, and also in a massive habit. It forms in igneous rocks, especially in granites and pegmatites, and in metamorphic rocks, particularly schists. |
| Localities: Brazil; New Hampshire |
Category Archives: Minerals
New Tumbled Stones
Stop in and see our new selection of Toad Hollow tumbled stones, rough stones, and small polished pieces!
Hours are 10-5 (12-5 Sundays); Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Ruby-Fuchsite 
K-2 Granite 
Sunstone 
Kambaba Jasper 
Rose Quartz 
Dragon Jade
New Minerals July 2020
Plan a trip to Anita’s Beads to see the beautiful Toad Hollow stones and crystals we’ve just put out. New items include: Lapis Lazuli hearts, Apophyllite crystal “pyramids,” Selenite “unicorn horns,” polished Garnet, Larimar specimens, Ruby-in-Fuschite palm stones, Moonstone palm stones, Black Tourmaline palm stones…
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Anita’s Beads and Toad Hollow Minerals hours are: 10-5 (12-5 Sunday); Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Contact Anita for more information at: 603-522-6529.
About Stones: “Super-Seven” Quartz
| Astrological Sign: All |
| Chakra: All |
| Lore: Super Seven quartz is also known as “Sacred Seven” or “Melody Stone.” It is a synergistic healing combination of clear quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, cacoxenite, goethite, lepidochrosite and rutile. Use it to gain access to higher consciousness when channeling. This combination of minerals promotes expansion, transformation and telepathy. It never needs cleansing. |
| Geology: Mined in Espirito Santo, Brazil. |
| Localities: Brazil |
About Stones: Vanadinite
| Astrological Sign: Virgo |
| Chakra: Crown |
| Lore: Vanadinite promotes and orderly life, helping us to define and pursue goals in a logical fashion. It is a good stone to promote thrift in spending. It allows for a deep state of meditation, clearing the crown chakra and providing for a deep peace within the soul. |
| Geology: Vanadinite is a secondary mineral found in the oxidation zones of lead deposits. It forms bright reddish-orange to brown crystals. An ore of vanadium, it is used in the production of dyes. |
| Localities: Arizona, Argentina, Mexico, Morocco |
About Stones: Eudialyte
| Astrological Sign: Virgo |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Stimulates both the Alpha and Beta states. Known as the “Stone of the Heart Land,” eudialyte represents unconditional spiritual love and brings inspiration and confidence. Work with eudialyte to discover your life path. Helps bring separation from anger, guilt, resentment and depression. |
| Geology: Eudyalite crystalizes in the form of massive microtabular crystals. The name is from the Greek word for “easy” as it readily dissolves in acid. Eudialyte was first described in 1819 by F. Stromeyer. |
| Localities: Canada; Kola Peninsula in Russia |
About Stones: Safari Jasper
| Astrological Sign: Sagittarius |
| Chakra: Root; Sacral |
| Lore: Safari Jasper helps us to connect with our inner wisdom. It boosts self-confidence, helping to handle difficult problems in a calm manner. Use to diminish negative emotions and reduce the guilt associated with past mistakes. |
| Geology: Safari Jasper, also called Leopardite, is a variety of brown rhyolite which contains iron and manganese. |
| Localities: Peru |
About Stones: Bumble Bee Jasper
| Astrological Sign: Leo |
| Chakra: Sacral; Solar Plexus |
| Lore: Bumble Bee Jasper helps us to accept challenges in the form of life changes and to find new opportunities. It can increase self-esteem. |
| Geology: Bumble Bee Jasper forms as the result of volcanic activity. It is also known as “Eclipse Stone” and “Fumerole Jasper.” The yellow coloration is due to sulphur content. Also present are anhydrite, hematite and arsenic. Not recommended for children. Wash hands after contact with this stone. |
| Localities: Mt. Papandayan, West Java, Indonesia |
About Stones: Dragon’s Blood Stone
| Astrological Sign: Leo |
| Chakra: Heart |
| Lore: Dragon’s Blood Stone is a healing stone that enhances life force, balance, courage, strength and vitality. Carry to draw money and love. It is known as a talisman of safety and profit, helping us to find new relationships. The stone is a “seeker/transformer” helping us discover new paths and approaches. |
| Geology: Dragon’s Blood Stone is a jasper, a variety of quartz, containing a mixture of green epidote and red piedmontite. |
| Localities: Australia, South Africa |
About Stones: Aquamarine
| Astrological Sign: Gemini, Pisces, Aries |
| Chakra: Throat |
| Lore: Aquamarine is a stone of courage. It accelerates the intellectual reasoning process and enhances the connection with our higher self. It brings tolerance to judgmental people and order to those overwhelmed by responsibility. It is a talisman for sailors. |
| Geology: Aquamarine means ‘Water of the Sea’ in Latin. It is a member, together with Emerald, of the beryl group. Aluminum beryllium silicate colored by iron, aquamarine ranges from blue to blue-green. |
| Localities: Brazil, South Africa, Maine, Connecticut, Afghanistan |
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