Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies Podcast

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 Nicholas Pearson to chat about the importance of geology in crystal healing, near-mythic gemstones, Florida's limestone landscapes, and Nicholas' upcoming release The Witching Stones: The Lore & Craft of the Essential 14 Crystals, Gemstones & Minerals to Empower Your Magic. Nicholas is a popular crystal author, healer, and one of the leading voices in crystal healing today, with over 30 years experience in every facet of the industry. Nicholas lives in Orlando, FL, and you can learn more about his work at www.theluminouspearl.comPreorder your copy of The Witching Stones!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----------00:00 Intro01:37 Geology of Florida04:31 Nicholas’s education and current work at the Gillespie Museum12:20 Early memories of crystals16:17 What brought Nicholas back to his childhood passion?23:28 Becoming a writer28:45 Where does ‘The Luminous Pearl’ come from?32:47 The role of geology in metaphysical crystal work39:16 Beryls: Science meets spirituality48:37 Flint: The threshold between worlds66:06 Nicholas’s new book, The Witching Stones79:18 What rock would you ban from Earth forever?83:36 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

In this episode of the Crystal Case Studies podcast, Emily uncovers the fascinating geological story of the Herkimer Diamonds of New York - the iconic, very tiny and equally sparkly doubly terminated quartz points. In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, we dive deep into their geological formation and the unique characteristics that make Herkimers special.RECOMMENDED READING: Collector's Guide to Quartz and other Silica Minerals, Robert J. LaufWhether 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----------​​00:00 Intro01:08 Recommendation: The Collector’s Guide to Quartz02:32 Herkimer basics05:34 Formation of Herkimers08:06 Geological story of Herkimers19:14 Anthraxolite 21:42 Herkimer identification26:24 Key takeaways 27:12 Outro

Emily is joined by Candice Hamilton for their debrief of the 2024 London Gem and Mineral Show! Join them to discuss their highlights, best bits, favourite crystal finds, and more! This recap is your backstage pass to one of the year's most exciting crystal shows. Plus, watch our very first video episode! Everybody mentioned: Katie’s Kundalini Crystals - @kkcrystals Ade from Northwest Crystals - @northwestcrystalsuk Charlotte from Soul Chak - @soulchak Laura Miles Jewellery - www.laura-miles.com/ Sarah Caldwell Steele - www.eborjetworks.co.uk Veracruz Amethyst from Essential Crystals - @essential.crystals_ /  +44 7794 639544 Gemstones of East Africa - @gemstones_of_east_africa Justin Prim - @justinkprim Amy and Adeline from Rose Cottage Crystals: @rosecottagecrystals Geminological Crystals & Minerals Stardust Crystals - @stardust_crystals_uk -------------- 00:00 Intro01:44 Our Talks and Workshops07:42 Best Talks12:00 Best crystal find18:32 Most touching moment 24:40 Favourite encounters35:17 Most unique stand

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!

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 Crystal Case Studies, Emily is joined by Sarah Caldwell Steele FGA DGA, the accredited gemmologist, geologist, and doctoral researcher who is internationally regarded as the world's leading expert on black gemstone identification. Sarah's obsession with jet started at 7 years old, when a lifelong relationship with this captivating material began. Sarah has worked this gemstone for over 35 years and regularly travels to engage with jet-working communities across the continents. Alongside making jet jewellery for their beautiful shop, the Ebor Jetworks in Whitby, Sarah is regularly asked to consult and perform classes and workshops for gem conferences around the world. I was astounded by the unique expertise and experience shared here - this is a very special episode. ---------- @jetrockgirl Sarah's Research Blog @eborjetworks www.eborjetworks.co.uk ---------- 00:00 Intro00:56 Doctoral Research in Jet09:41 Geology of Whitby Jet22:38 Jet Through Early Human History32:16 Types of Jet48:25 Jet Simulants68:14 Buying Jet, Retail & Wholesale70:45 Jet's Triboelectric Properties85:08 Preserving Jet's Cultural Significance

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

Emily talks to Candice Hamilton, Gemmologist and founder of Self & Others, a crystal-focused wellness and lifestyle brand. Growing up in South Africa, Candice’s love of mixing the science and magic of gemstones started at a young age and came from her spiritual mom and rockhound brother. It was only in 2020 though that she decided to bring these worlds together to create Self & Others. ---------- www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies

Emily the geologist talks about Moldavite, the infamous green tektite from the Czech Republic - and how this 'crystal' has come from the dirt in farmers fields to being a viral TikTok sensation. Join us on a journey through time and space and delve into the celestial origins of Moldavite and a meteorite impact which birthed the German Town of Diamonds. ---------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com

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

Hello! This is a quick (not really) update on where I've been for the last few months. Sorry for abandoning you guys! For any requests, feedback etc drop me an email at emily@crystalcasestudies.com or message me on intagram @crystalcasestudies.Love you all <3

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 her non-geologist sister, Sophie, to cover Geology for Dummies. Join them to chat about the Yellowstone supervolcano, seismic Swifties, whether Dinosaurs will re-evolve, and rocks in space. ---------- www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies ---------- 00:00 Intro01:22 Where does magma come from?04:36 Will Yellowstone erupt?12:58 How do people know what dinosaurs looked like?18:23 Could we ever get dinosaurs again?25:24 How are dinosaur footprints preserved?29:23 What is an ammonite?32:33 Does time pass differently on different planets?36:04 Noises from space37:53 Are there crystals and minerals on other planets?42:40 How does water get trapped in some stones?45:31 If you looked at Earth from a distance, would you see into the past?48:14 What is the stuff that comes out the back of planes?49:40 Could all the Swifties cause an earthquake?56:46 Will Earth ever get so heavy that it collapses?62:06 Are we going to run out of space on Earth?67:17 Why do some areas have so many fossils?73:58 What's the best way to look after geology specimens?

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

Emily talks to Luisa Hendry @scottishgeologist about Scottish Geology, metamorphic minerals and crystals, Geology in schools, the Great Glen Fault, and the short lives of geoscientists in Hollywood. Luisa is a full time geology communicator, producing educational digital content and running regular hands-on Scottish geology tours for beginners and enthusiasts alike. IG @scottishgeologist TT @scottishgeologist www.scottishgeologist.co.uk ---------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com Live Virtual Crystal Workshops ---------- 00:00 Meet Luisa07:10 Geotechnical Engineering12:06 Geology of Scotland23:26 Reading Earth's Stories32:13 The UK's Only Magnetic Mountain35:43 The Oldest Rock in the UK, Lewisian Gneiss40:31 Geological Faulting in Scotland46:16 Geologists in Hollywood52:24 Stay In Touch with Luisa

In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Apophyllite, the sparkly crystal from the colossal and ancient lava flows on the Indian subcontinent. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Indian Apophyllite: a crystal collectors favourite with unique ties to the Dinosaur mass extinction. __________ www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies __________ 00:00  Intro02:26  Chemical structure05:26  Try this at home07:25  Geology07:44  The Deccan Traps11:44  The Dinosaurs14:54  Gas bubbles in lava17:50  Secondary mineralisation21:51  Mining22:29  Metaphysical properties