#pumice

Кампо-де-Пьедра-Помес.

Кампо-де-Пьедра-Помес — это огромное пространство вулканической породы, лунный ландшафт, сформированный древним потоком пемзы от извержения вулкана Бланко. Расположено это чудо природы на севере Аргентины, у подножия Андского хребта региона Антофагаста-де-ла-Сьерра, в провинции Катамарка.

Этот необыкновенный ландшафт состоит из более чем 5000 пемзовых образований и занимает площадь в 15 квадратных километров на высоте от 3000 до 4500 метров. Это пустынный район с огромным геологическим значением, образовавшийся в результате затвердевания пепла, выброшенного интенсивной деятельностью окружающих вулканов. Затем ветер продолжил формировать его, превращая в гигантский ковер из легкого и пористого камня. Это свидетельство природы, единственного истинного главного героя в создании уникальных и удивительных шедевров.

Кампо-де-Пьедра-Помес является охраняемой природной территорией со сложным и неровным ландшафтом, которое необходимо посещать безопасно, желательно в сопровождении опытных гидов на специально оснащенных внедорожниках с полным приводом. Важно знать, что из-за частого скопления постоянно поднимаемой ветром пемзовой пыли, траектория склонов разительно меняется из года в год.

The Campo de Piedra is a cross.

The Campo de Piedra Pomes is a vast expanse of volcanic rock, a lunar landscape formed by an ancient stream of pumice stone from the eruption of Volcano Blanco. This natural wonder is located in the north of Argentina, at the foot of the Andean range of the Antofagasta de la Sierra region, in the Catamarca province.

This extraordinary landscape consists of more than 5,000 pumice formations and covers an area of 15 square kilometers at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,500 meters. This is a desert area of great geological importance, formed as a result of the solidification of ash released by the intense activity of the surrounding volcanoes. Then the wind continued to shape it, turning it into a giant carpet of light and porous stone. This is a testament to nature, the only true protagonist in creating unique and amazing masterpieces.

The Campo de Piedra Pomes is a protected natural area with a complex and uneven landscape that must be visited safely, preferably accompanied by experienced guides in specially equipped off-road vehicles with four-wheel drive. It is important to know that due to the frequent accumulation of pumice dust constantly raised by the wind, the trajectory of the slopes changes dramatically from year to year.

Pumice.

three underrated crystals and minerals you should consider including in your practice!

1. soapstone!

basic info

~ soapstone is an extremely soft stone with a hardness of about 1 on the mohs hardness scale! keep this in mind when storing this crystal or carrying it around. it's so soft that things like car keys, fingernails, or other crystals can scratch it up.

~ soapstone is primarily made up of talc! there are different grades of soapstone, and the more talc within the stone the softer the crystal itself is. harder grades of soapstone are commonly used for kitchen counters and similar constructions, while softer grades of soapstone are used for statue carving and other creative arts. in most crystal shops, the softer variety is what you'll find.

uses

i like to use soapstone as a representation of softness! for example, if i'm doing a glamour spell for a more "soft, delicate" sort of beauty i'll utilize the softness of soapstone. if i want to use a spell to end a conflict, i'll use soapstone to symbolize the desire for a soft and careful approach.

2. kambaba jasper!

basic info

~ kambaba jasper is not actually a jasper! it's actually a type of volcanic rock!

~ a common misconception is that it's fossilized algae. this has been proven false! it get's commonly mistaken for a class of mineral called stromatolite, which is fossilized algae. in reality, it falls under the category of rhyolitic due to it's formation in volcanoes!

~ it has a hardness of 6.5 - 7, making it rather durable. it's a good crystal to carry in your pocket without fear of it getting damaged on everyday objects!

~ it's named after the kambaba river in madagascar, where it's commonly mined from. everyone say thank you to madgascar for the beautiful crystal!

uses

if you look at the kambaba jasper, it kind of looks like it has little eyes! because of this, i like to use this crystal for things like clarity and divination. if i want to "open my eyes" to something, i'll use kambaba jasper!

3. pumice!

basic info

~ pumice isn't a crystal, but instead a rock formed in volcanic eruptions!

~ it's often used in the beauty world to help exfoliate and remove dead skin!

~ it can be mistaken for with basalt, another volcanic rock. you can tell the difference because basalt is denser. pumice floats in water, while basalt sinks in water!

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