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Amethyst

Posted on October 5, 2017 by technotink

SiO2 or Amethyst is most notable for its violet to purple hue and color. Meaning “not drunk” from the Greek word “a-methystos”, Amethyst is a vitreous variety of Quartz. It’s purple color come from gamma irradiation and the presence of … Continue reading →

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Amazonite

Posted on October 5, 2017 by technotink

Amazonite ~ Article by Leaf McGowan/Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media ~ Coming Soon … Name: Folk Name: Amazonite Taxonomy: Locality: Description: Pale, blue-green in color. Uses: Folklore/Spirituality:This stone is believed to connect oneself to their inner powers, intuition, universal love, … Continue reading →

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Garden of the Gods – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Posted on June 15, 2017 by technotink

Garden of the Gods 1805 N 30th Street (at Gateway Rd) * Manitou / Colorado Springs, Colorado * 719.634.6666 * http://www.gardenofgods.com/ * http://www.technogypsie.com/reviews/?p=545Originally first published May 9, 2009 by Thomas Baurley Garden of the Gods is a unique natural geological … Continue reading →

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