Kid in a candy store...

Where I live the last crystal store closed down, so I made a trip to the next nearest crystal store (Crystal Cave) as I hadn't been there for ages as it is by the seaside. Well I like to say im nearly poor now (only kidding) But I was in heaven. So i thought I would share with you what i bought

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{All the guys together}

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{My Flourite, Shiva Lingam, Smokey Quartz, Snow Quartz, Howlite,Black Obsidian and Dalmation Cabochon.}

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{Mookaite, Blue Goldstone, Aquamarine, Carnelian, another Amethyst and a turquoise colured indiviual who I can't remember the name of }

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{And last but not least my Rhodochrosite and Diopside}

Once again I couldn't help but show you,

Wumpkie

Those are really beautiful, and thank you for sharing the wonderful images with us.
I've been wanting to explore a rock/gem store for ages, but wouldn't have a clue what to look for. Do you know your stones or did you take a book with you?

Any recommendations for a good book or quick cheat brochure or website?
Thanks.

Lovely pictures of your goodies! Thanks for sharing. It is very addicting, isn't it? Each one is so lovely and has its own personality that you just can't help but go crazy purchasing! I hope you have fun using and displaying all these beautiful stones!

Thanks guys for your comments,

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I've been wanting to explore a rock/gem store for ages, but wouldn't have a clue what to look for. Do you know your stones or did you take a book with you?

Any recommendations for a good book or quick cheat brochure or website?
Thanks.

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I did I have an idea of what I wanted to get, thing was I only got two as I just fell in love with all the others. Like many people have said before, the best thing is to go for the stones which you are attracted too, I definatley found that out today

I have 'The Crystal Bible' by Julie Hall and 'The Essential Crystal Handbook' by Simon and Sue Lilly
The 'Crystal Bible' is a little too big to put in most of my bags, so I just make a shopping list like you would do for food.

Love Wumpkie

Thanks for sharing your new eye candy. Lovely they are.

The Crystal Bible just came today. I also ordered The Encyclopedia of Crystals. That is not here yet.

Can't wait to have a chance to sit and just look through the book.

Pumpkin when you get the encyclopedia would you come back and do a review of the two Hall books? Or anyone who has them both?

The Encyclopedia appears to be much newer but it is also about 100 pages smaller so is there a lot of crystals left out or are the images smaller or what?

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Pumpkin when you get the encyclopedia would you come back and do a review of the two Hall books? Or anyone who has them both?

The Encyclopedia appears to be much newer but it is also about 100 pages smaller so is there a lot of crystals left out or are the images smaller or what?

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I will. I would love to hear if any one else has the encyclopedea too.

I hope this post doesn't get moved. I have Melody's book, "Love Is In the Earth."

I love your new collection. The Crystals are vibrant. They must love you!!!!

Ooooh what lovely crystals. Hope you enjoy them ~ Thanks for sharing the pics with us

Thank you, it was a really miserable day today it rained...alot.. and they really shone through it all. Maybe they wanted to prove themselves and stand out, either way I love them. I can't help but stare, admire and handle