Aeric
In your experience, has working with a rare stone that has the identical properties of a less rare substitute afforded you more powerful magical effects?
For instance, golden topaz is often affiliated with the Sun, and bestows courage and wealth upon the user. Citrine is often cited as a more affordable substitute with the same solar powers, on account of its yellow colour.
I suppose the same might be said for diamonds and clear quartz, both transparent stones, and emerald and peridot, sapphire and lapis or tanzanite, etc.
Do the rarer stones provide greater powers?
For instance, golden topaz is often affiliated with the Sun, and bestows courage and wealth upon the user. Citrine is often cited as a more affordable substitute with the same solar powers, on account of its yellow colour.
I suppose the same might be said for diamonds and clear quartz, both transparent stones, and emerald and peridot, sapphire and lapis or tanzanite, etc.
Do the rarer stones provide greater powers?