Alphabet Game

Jasper 

Jasper is an opaque form of Chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline variety of the mineral Quartz. It often contains an abundance of impurities, and therefore some regard it as a rock instead of a mineral. 

In the vibrant lexicon of floriography, Red Hot Poker plants (Kniphofia uvaria) are not your typical wallflowers. Their bold spikes of blossoms convey a message of excitement and a zest for life. These fiery torches in the garden are a visual shout-out to high energy and action, making them the perfect emblem for those who live life with passion and intensity 🔥 

Lemon!

We all know this refreshing little fruit

Mercury

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N for Native Bismuth

Bismuth was originally identified and is credited to German monk and alchemist, John Pottinger in 1753. It is naturally occuring in the Earth's crust and typically mined as a byproduct of other metals like lead and copper. Found perdomintely in China, Peru, Mexico, and Boliva. Ancient Egyptians used it to make cosmetics, like eye shadow.

Bismuth is actually the most diamagnetic (repels magnets) of all metals!! And can be found in your medicine cabinets! It's an active ingredient in most otc tummy medicines. It can also be found in fire detection systems as a safety mechanism!

Most of the Bismuth that is commonly produced and marketed is grown in a laboratory and coated with chemicals to prevent tarnish. But native bismuth is more of a metallic silver-white that sometimes has a reddish hue and oxidizes yellowish to dark gray. It does have a naturally subdued iridescent colring ranging through reds, blues, purples, gold and green due to the thin layer of bismuth oxide that forms on the surface of the crystal as it cools and is base don how thick the oxide grows.

When crystals form on native bisuth they are usually flat hexagons that occur in parallel groupings. In a solid form, bismuth is very fragile because of how fast it forms as it cools. The reason the crystal structure is so fragile is because the rapid growth causes hollow stepped forms, called "hopper crystals". 

Metaphysically it is associated with the Aquarius zodiac sign (very special connection to aquarius) and the crown (7th) chakra and third eye chakra. Bismoth symbolizes transformation, progress, and the ability to adapt to change, and is recommended to individuals seeking balance in their lives. It can also help one embrace individuality and guide you toward saccepting change and pursuing your unique path in life.

Bismuth is said to be have a calming energy and encourages togetherness, bringing people closer and reducign isolation. When feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it can help you feel calm and peaceful. Bismuth can help us feel more balanced, reduce anxiety, and when used in meditation, can help one to find inner peace and gently connect with emotions. 

Bismuth is said to activate and open the crown chakra, helping to feel more connected to the divine and spiritual growth. It's energy can stimulate and balance the third eye chakra, strengthening our intuition and giving us a clearer understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Lastly, bismuth has a purifying effect on our aura as it can remove negative energy and revitalize the aura, bringing a sense of renewal, balance, and positive energy. ;-)

Opal

I have to be honest - I never realized opal came in so many different colors! 

P - Puffin

such a cute bird with cute name, I never knew about this type of bird before. Love this thread! ð¥¹

Quince 

It is a deciduous tree that bears hard, aromatic bright golden-yellow pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear. Ripe quince fruits are hard, tart, and astringent. They are eaten raw or processed into marmalade, jam, paste (known as quince cheese) or alcoholic beverages.

I wonder if it has the texture a pear does? 

Rainbow Eucalyptus

Sequoiadendron giganteum