how the f #k can light go through stone - natural optics - the enigma
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Color &lightingeffectsadd a fresh
element of
design
White lights may
be popular,
but there's always an
outstanding
case for color
Himalayan Salt Crystals
Nature does, after all, offer us an abundance ofoptical options -
From this...
To this in the blink of a light
Salt crystals?
For light?
Go figure...
Himalayan Salt Crystals
more than just sodium & chloride - it's a food -
and a serious optic for a light
Funky Red Mountain
Purple wall light with Himalayan Salt Crystals
by LUSHE
Selenite
And an old favorite of Native Americans -
- a form of gypsum occurring
as transparent crystals,
sometimes in thin plates
Selenite
in Monkey Pod
with
Purple Light
by
LUSHE
Selenite comes from the Greek word for moon,and was used windows,
as in the basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome.
Photo
by Irene
Vidaurri
Zubeck
Crystal Quartz
Formed by the breath of a white dragon,according to Japanese lore & representing perfection is -
Which comes in all sorts of
colors, shapes & sizes
Smokey Quartz
Which leads us to the quite independent -
Which, some say, has earthy tones &
a tribal look - but nice with a yellow or soft
white light
Amethyst
or Purple Quartz
Many colors of quartz or formations have theirown names, such as -
Nice for red & blue lighting, with the promise of
great textural diffusions
And can transmit light, which may activate
the crystal into becoming a source of
positive vibes, man
Quartz has a tendency to have healingproperties when activated
BLOC Lights by LUSHE
Yet, other stones see the light too...
The beauty of quartz is that itgives more than it takes -
it's a Sharing Stone
But there are other Natural Optics,
as transparent or translucent
Quartz is, however, the mostcommon stone on the planet
This stone was once used in alchemy
because it was
believed to hold
the essence of fire
Have you ever tried to ignite a Fire Agate?
Its name comes from the Achetes River in
Sicily, where Agates were first found, when the
Greeks ruled Sicily
A question for the ages- how d' ya get a Sicilian to break his silence?
It's a stone of great mental strength,
good for healing, fidelity &
some say harmony
Such stones were treasured forfineness of grain &
vibrant colors
It likes to find a nice spot as
a young silicate,
slipping into & filling
cracks in volcanic or altered rock
Despite seeming a very clever stone, Agatecould well be the laziest of all stones
It is also known as a good luck stone.
But it's a stone of strength, used by warriors onarmor to give strength &
bring victory in battle
Agate in petrified wood, Arizona
A bunch of tiny crystals make up thisornamental stone -
usually banded in layers
shapes & sizes;
authentic textures;
striking colors;
activated healing properties;
beautiful presence;
unique light diffusions;
calming effects
All these stones diffuse light
in a unique way every time -every light is different
Add light - watch the picture change
Add lens - see the light change
It's not just about thelooking glass &
how you see the world - it's the quality of your
lens