#native elements

Native Copper psuedomorph of Aragonite

Locality: Corocoro, Pacajes Province, Pa Paz Department, Bolivia

What is a native metal? If you answered

B. A metal that occurs naturally in it's elemental form

then you are correct! Only a handful of metals regularly occur in their elemental form including gold, silver and iron. This month we're going to take a look at many of these metals and learn about what makes them so special (aside from the whole elemental form thing).

Tune in tomorrow to learn some new meanings to an old word!

Fossilize you later!

Red Jasper

Red Jasper is a stone of empowerment, giving you the courage, strength and wisdom to overcome emotional trauma. Its strong spiritual grounding vibration provides a deeper connection to the earth and the three lower chakras.

When I use the phrase native copper, does it go over your head? Not a worry. It's time to define this word in geologic terms!

Native usually refers to something that is from a specific place like native americans or kangaroos are native to Australia.

In geology, when we use the word native it refers to elements, specifically elements that occur in nature in uncombined form with a distinct mineral structure. Copper is one of 9 native elements. Can you name another?

Native Iron in Basalt in epoxy mount

Two silvery nuggets of Iridosmine, Native Osmium rich in Iridium

LAPIS LAZULI

Awareness

Insight

Truth

A stone of wisdom, intuition, and truth, Lapis Lazuli is a powerful crystal that will assist you in providing a deeper connection with yourself. By enhancing your ability to turn inwards, Lapis Lazuli helps you to better express and understand your emotions and feelings.

African Jade

A stone of serenity and purity, Jade is associated with the wisdom of the universe and tranquility. Additionally, African Jade's calming vibrations attract good luck, aids in dream recall, and assists you in understanding your emotions.