One of my favorite sites is pelhamgrayson.com. A huge website and seldom disappointing. However the minimum order is $50, but it's easy to find great stones and crystals. A quick search of obsidian found 1/2 lb of apache tears for $8.99..A rough snowflake for $1.99 and a variety of spheres. At the very least it's fun to check out all the photos.

I carry a 2 inch rainbow obsidian sphere around and it has developed pinhead sized white spots all over and tiny pinprick holes..Most curious,,I have several others around the house from the same batch that are unchanged..And this is not the first time stones or crystals have changed around here…Anyone else have something similar happen or have a clue what it means..I am guess that I absorbed the energy.

Tashina, Just start with my name and ask a specific question. I love talking about stones and crystals and will babble on once started. And it's more accurate for me to say that they work with me. So I am always learning and happy to share.

Tashina, Great questions.Feb. of 2007  I was very ill, going off a medication for anxiety used for my M.S. like symptoms.My body was freaking, I couldn't eat or sleep. My only relief were long showers and soaking baths. I managed to fall asleep in the bath, but I just could not get my body to rest otherwise,,,until a fist-sized amethyst cluster caught my attention…It was so beautiful that I picked it up and felt my body calm down and my eyes closed..I slept with that amethyst and dreamed of being made of stone and crystal.I had altered perceptions for days. I started handling every stone and crystal I could find and luckily my Partner had a small collection. I slept and bathed with them and slowly got better….By better I mean I rested and stopped vibrating all over.  Electrical appliances caused me much distress. When the fridge was running I could not walk straight and my head buzzed…I originally only collected wild stones and crystals,,,was kind of a snob about it….But I believe that the stones and crystals want to help….oddly enough a Granddaughter was ill and visiting overnight,,I gave her a selenite wand and a amethyst to sleep with and she had the same turning to stone dream with the lingering sensory experience of being stone….I have many favorites,,,amazonite for aching vibrating feet,,electro-magnetic smog,,or earthquakes….Orange calcite for sore tendons and muscles…Peridot for a grieving heart and arthritis. Smokey quartz for restless feet…Serephenite,,a dark green stone like serpentine for deep neck pain related to muscle strain. Danburite crystal held firmly in both palms for heart, throat and head clearing and calming…..The stone, crystal or mineral that makes you go yum,yum,,looks beautiful is the one calling..Held firmly,squeezed tightly it will release a electrical vibration that feels soothing…For some few folks willing to try there can be great rewards….I have a few stories to share..Mostly it it just trial and error and of course desperation and determination.