Enigma of the crystal
The enigma of the crystal shape has always been an intriguing one, and, next to the depth and variation of colour, it is this aspect of minerals which has appealed most to man’s imagination. Among the sagas and folklore of most nations one finds tales of stones and crystals whose supernatural powers could bestow riches or virtues upon their owners. Often, in tribal communities, certain minerals had a religious significance, and many an ancient superstition about a particular stone or crystal has been handed down to the present day.