When I was a small child, I had this hobby of collecting stones from a rivers sand bed. I used to be attracted to these unique stones, which would be anything like black, glossy, transparent, yellow, red, brown and multicolored. That was one of my 100 plus hobbies. Anyway, then I grew up and stopped looking along the sand dunes and riverbeds but, they still would make to stop even today. Even when I go for walks along beaches here in Melbourne, I invariably end up picking up and collecting something like Stones, shells etc. It makes me amazed and attracted to look at these, who had an amazing history dating back to thousand or even millions of years, coming all the way from the earth’s crust.
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| Amethyst Crystal Towers |
And, then it so happened that I visited a Crystal shop
about 20kms from my home. As I stopped my car and parked along the road,
turning off the google navigation on my mobile, I noticed a Big Board
displaying the name - Aus Crystals.
It’s a big warehouse style retail shop. As I walked past the main open shutter
door, I was greeted by tall astounding Amethyst Crystal Stones which might have
about 2 to 3 feet. I knew the owner of the business from a long time but never
had a chance to visit his shop. He is friendly, kind personality, who took time
to take me around the shop showing the different collection of crystals, while
briefly explaining about them and their names etc. I learnt lot of interesting things
from him on that day and ended up spending about 1.5 hours in the shop. He told
me that, he is in this business from last 17 yrs or so, and currently has a
collection of about 300 plus types from crystals which come from few different
countries like, Brazil, India, China etc. So, I looked around for a while
buying few things like, a couple of Amethyst Bracelets, some other Crystals,
Couple of books about Crystals, Sage leaves used for Smudging (The ancient
practice of burning dried sage for cleansing has roots in Native American
tradition. Shamans burned sage over a fire to cleansing).It was a wonderful and
bit overwhelming experience to see such a huge collection of Crystals at one
place and I picked up the names of few important Crystals and their benefits,
which are listed below.
Rose Quartz
Clear quartz. This transparent white crystal is considered a
“master healer.” It's said to amplify energy by absorbing, storing, releasing,
and regulating it.
Clear Quartz
Rose quartz. Just as the color may suggest, this pink stone is
all about love.
Jasper. This smooth crystal known as Supreme nurturer is
claimed to protect one by absorbing negativity and promote quick thinking,
confidence and Courage.
Obsidian is a Highly protective stone known for shielding
against physical and emotional negativity.
Citrine: - Brings joy, happiness and enthusiasm to one’s life.
Turquoise: - These blue crystals are believed to help heal mind,
body and soul.
Tiger's eye: - A motivation booster said to help in career growth
and aspirations.
Amethyst: - This purple charmer is spoken of as an amazingly
protective, healing and purifying one, said to bring forth the qualities like,
humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom.
One of the Shops Shelfs displaying varity of Crystals and Stones 
An Impressive Collection of Crystals 
Trees made of Crystal Chips 
That's an Amethyst Tree
And, there are many more in different, colors, sizes
and shapes. I finally, said goodbye to this Gentleman Shop owner, telling
myself that I will return soon to study, learn more about these amazing gifts of
Mother Earth.
