Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies Podcast

Hi! This is a quick update from me to tell you about everything that's going on in November. MINI CLASSES LAUNCHING 17th: https://crystalcasestudies.com/crystal-geology-mini-classes/LONDON GEM & MINERAL SHOW: https://www.thegemandmineralshowuk.com/event-details/public-tickets-the-london-gem-mineral-show-2024-1

Emily and Candice debrief on their first ever trip to the famous Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines gem show in Alsace, France! Join us to hear our favourite finds and best purchases.Everybody mentioned:Gemma López, Artisan Jewellers based in BarcelonaL. G. Gemme, Faceted Calcite, based in MilanLes Pierres d'Opalin, Faceted TanzanitesGalerie Saegewerk, Thomas with Chrysoberyl Twins ----------www.crystalcasestudies.com@crystalcasestudieswww.selfandothers.com@selfandothers.co----------00:00 Intro01:56 About the show08:06 Favourite finds17:51 Other highlights21:50 Favourite purchases27:27 Outro

Emily is joined by Aubrey Whymark of Tektites.info to chat about TEKTITES! From Moldavite to Australites, Tektites are an extremely famous type of natural glass formed in the seconds following a meteorite impact. This episode dives into the technical aspect of Tektites, and common Tektite scams within the crystal trade.Whether you’re a crystal practitioner, a crystal seller or buyer, or you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the science in your stones, then this is the place for you! With deep dives into specific crystals and a range of expert interviews, there’s something here for everyone! To stay up to date on the crystal geology goodness make sure to like and follow on your chosen podcast platform.----------GEOLOGY FOR CRYSTAL HEALERS:Live Workshops & Prerecorded Mini Classeswww.crystalcasestudies.com@crystalcasestudies----------AUBREY'S RECOMMENDED READING ON TEKTITES:This booklet probably provides one of the best brief and simplified introductions to tektites: McNamara K., Bevan A. 1985-2001. Tektites. Western Australian Museum. pp. 38. Out of Print.This reference is probably one of the more comprehensive recent works which is reasonably straightforward: McCall G. J. H. 2001. Tektites in the Geological Record: Showers of Glass from the Sky. The Geological Society, London. (In print but can be expensive, affordable through The Geological Society, London (often on sale).)Other references include:Barnes V. E., Barnes M. A. (Eds.) 1973. Benchmark Papers in Geology: Tektites. Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, Inc. Out of Print but commonly available at a reasonable price.Heinen G. 1998. Tektites, Witnesses of Cosmic Catastrophes. Imprimerie' Linden, Luxemburg. 221p. Also published in German as 'Tektite, Zeugen Kosmischer Katastrophen'. Out of Print.Hurtig M. 2017. Moldavite und ihre Fundschichten in der Lausitz und in angrenzenden Gebieten. Veröffentlichungen des Museums der Westlausitz Kamenz Sonderheft. 233 pp. Available.McCall G. J. H. 2001. Tektites in the Geological Record: Showers of Glass from the Sky. The Geological Society, London. In print but can be expensive, affordable through The Geological Society, London (often on sale).McColl D. 2017. Australia's Little Space Travellers. The Flight Shaped Tektites of Australia. Springer 64 pp. In Print.O'Keefe J. A. 1976. Tektites and their Origin. Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company. Amsterdam. pp. 254. Out of Print. Hancock L. 2008 version (different format) available free at http://originoftektites.com/index.phpO'Keefe J. A. (Ed.) 1963. Tektites. The University of Chicago Press. Out of Print but commonly available at a reasonable price.Glass B. P., Simonson B. M. 2013. Distal Impact Ejecta Layers: A Record of Large Impacts in Sedimentary Deposits. Springer. 716 pp. In print, but expensive.----------00:00 Intro02:09 Tektites09:13 How did Aubrey's interest in Tektites start?11:29 The Australasian strewn field18:04 Tektite morphology31:29 How are Tektites formed?34:23 Mystery Australasian impact site60:17 Volatiles in Tektites 65:09 Tektite colour67:47 Are Pseudo-Tektites Tektites?74:51 Tektite sculpture81:51 Aubrey's favourite tektites87:25 What would happen in the event of an asteroid impact today?92:59 How to stay up to date with Aubrey's research

Emily is back with another season of the Crystal Case Studies podcast, the place with interesting and relevant geology for the crystal healing community. Whether you’re a crystal practitioner, a crystal seller or buyer, or you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the science in your stones, then this is the place for you! With deep dives into specific crystals and a range of expert interviews, there’s something here for everyone! To stay up to date on the crystal geology goodness make sure to like and follow on your chosen podcast platform.Starting this season most of our episodes will be available in a video format to watch on Spotify and Youtube allowing you to not only hear but see the fascinating crystals and geological formations we discuss.----------GEOLOGY FOR CRYSTAL HEALERS:Live Workshops & Prerecorded Mini Classeswww.crystalcasestudies.com@crystalcasestudies

Emily is joined by Candice Hamilton, the Spiritual Gemmologist and owner of Self & Others to talk about their upcoming appointment at the London Gem and Mineral Show 2024, and other exciting future plans. Book tickets to the London Gem & Mineral Show 23rd and 24th November here @selfandothers.co www.selfandothers.co.uk ---------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com ---------- 00:00 Intro02:33 What is Spiritual Gemmology?06:14 Treated crystals and expensive mistakes13:17 What has prompted Candice's turn to gemmology?19:03 What to expect from The Spiritual Gemmologist25:35 London Gem & Mineral Show 202428:06 Stay in touch!

Emily chats to Dr Lucy Connor, co-owner of Darkside of The Moon Crystals, and registered medical practitioner. Lucy discovered holistic modalities after training and working as a medical professional, and we have bonded through discussion of the overlaps and considerable gaps between Western medicine and holistic practice. @darkside_of_the_moon_crystals www.darksideofthemooncrystals.com ---------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com ---------- 00:00 Intro01:14 Experience in western medicine09:47 Developing a passion for crystals into a business22:11 Relationship between crystal healing and western medicine28:53 How crystal healing works for Lucy36:56 How western and eastern medicine can complement each other48:03 Wellness is more than not being ill52:11 What advice would Lucy give to her past self60:25 How to get in touch with Lucy

In this episode of their regular series, Emily is joined by Gemma Petherbridge - expert crystal healing teacher, three-times author, and founder of the Crystal Mystery School. This week Emily and Gemma uncover the geology, history, and metaphysical properties of pyrite, the beautiful golden iron-sulphide crystal which famously grows in perfect cubes and was once mistaken for real gold. ---------- www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies www.gemmapetherbridge.com @gemmapetherbridge ---------- 00:00 Intro00:48 Geological Story10:56 Metaphysical Properties26:09 Discussion

In this episode of their regular series, Emily is joined by Gemma Petherbridge, a crystal-healing teacher, three-times author, and founder of the Crystal Mystery School. This week Emily and Gemma uncover the geology, history, characteristics and common healing uses of elestial quartz, with a case study on the beautiful specimens coming from the mountainous Goboboseb region of Namibia. Buy Gemma's new book, The Crystal Almanac. ---------- www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies ---------- 00:00 Intro00:53 Geology15:23 Metaphysical Properties35:32 Discussion

In this episode of their regular series, Emily is joined by Gemma Petherbridge, a crystal-healing teacher, three-times author, and founder of the Crystal Mystery School. This week Gemma and Emily uncover the geology, history, characteristics and common healing uses of lepidolite, with a crystal case study on the lepidolite deposits in Cornwall which may be the UK's answer to a domestic resource for electric lithium batteries. ---------- www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies ---------- 00:00 Intro 01:26 Overview 08:31 Metaphysical properties 18:28 Geology 46:08 Discussion

In the first joint episode of their regular series, Emily is joined by Gemma Petherbridge, a crystal-healing teacher, three-times author, and founder of the Crystal Mystery School. This week Gemma and Emily uncover the geology, history, characteristics and common healing uses of rose quartz. ---------- ⁠www.crystalcasestudies.com⁠ ⁠@crystalcasestudies www.gemmapetherbridge.com @gemmapetherbridge

In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Opal, the mesmerising mineraloid from Australia's parched desert plains. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Australian Opal: watery kaleidoscopes of colour from one of the driest places on Earth. ----------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com ---------- References: The Australian Gemmologist, Vol 21, #1, 2001. “Geology of Australian Opal Deposits”, L.J. Townsend. “Lightning Ridge, Walgett & District”, information booklet, p13. The Queensland Boulder Opal Association Elliston, J. (2018). Hydration of Silica and Its Role in the Formation of Quartz Veins – Part 1. Substantia, 2(2), 43–71. Harding, M. A. (2016) 'Plenty of opal back then: Opal Pulkah': a history of Aboriginal engagement in the Northern South Australian opal industry c.1940–1980' 'Lapidarium: The Secret Lives of Stones', Hettie Judah 'The Crystal Apothecary: 75 Crystal Remedies for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Healing', Gemma Petherbridge 'The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach', Robert Simmonds and Naisha Ahsain

Are you interested in Crystal Geology and Minerals? Are you in the crystal trade, or a crystal enthusiast? On Crystal Case Studies we deep dive into crystals, gemstones, and minerals. If this is your thing, follow along for more! _________ www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies