ORE FEATURES
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VOL 1: Issue 23, September 29, 2000
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Amber is the first & oldest geological specimen to be used in jewelry. Archeologists digging primitive sites near the Baltic sea have found evidence of Amber jewelry that is approximately 40,000 years old. Amber & Copal are not minerals, they are organic compounds. However, geological forces do play an important role in forming Copal & Amber. Some 360 million years ago, extinct pine trees oozed thick sticky resins. As these resins flowed, a variety of living & decomposing matter became trapped inside. Unlike minerals
that become included in molten magma flows, these inclusions did not influence
the color of Amber. Although, they can influence the value of a specimen. As this goo
hardens, it first becomes Copal. For the Copal to become Amber it will
have to fossilize under great pressures. This would happen as the young
Mother Earth heaved & churned, burying the ancient Pine Trees. Resins
that remained closer to the surface survived as Copal. Entities that
were trapped in the original flow, became perfectly preserved specimens
of primal life on Earth. The theory behind the infamous Jurassic Park
movies, is that DNA can be extracted from these fossils & used to
clone dinosaurs. Amber has some
unique properties. An ethereal oil can be distilled from it, though a
good size specimen may only yield minute amounts. When dissolved in oil
of turpentine or linseed oil, it creates a premium varnish. Amber-lac
or Amber-varnish is extremely hard & imparts a dark rich color to
the wood. Most Copal &
Amber specimens are going to be in the gold to lemon yellow color ranges.
Rare occurrences of reds, blues, greens & blackish green have been
found. The Dominican Republic is responsible for much of the red &
blue Amber on the market. The oldest Amber
specimens come from areas around the Baltic Sea (as do specimens from
Ozark Rock Exchange). It is not unusual for chunks to wash up on shore.
Many of the primal forests & their resins were buried in clay beneath
the younger sea. Violent storm swells break loose the Amber & it is
brought ashore on the waves. Amber weighs the same as salt water, therefore
it will float to the surface when freed. Burma, Sicily, Romania &
Poland are also historic sources of Amber. Canada, Mexico
& Columbia boast some nice Amber finds. Columbia also has some occurrences
of Copal, that some dealers have tried to represent as Amber. A simple, quick
test for Copal vs. Amber is to burn a small piece of the specimen. Amber
lets off a distinctly pleasant aroma, while Copal is less pleasant &
fortunately less potent. Copal is found
in Africa, South America, Australia & Madagascar as well. Apollo cried
Amber tears after being banished from Olympus. Magicians & Sorcerers
used it to enhance their powers. Medieval housewives would burn Amber
to remove negativity from their homes. Tribal healers in Native American
societies used it in fire ceremonies. I’ll review the individual energies attributed to Copal & Amber separately. Beginning with the younger, softer Copal. COPAL Copal allows
you to activate your Crown Chakra to receive from the universe, yet assists
you in remaining physically alert. Use it to remove
thought patterns that keep you from beginning a new project. Copal gives
physical strength, it will aid you in realizing the full potential of
your mind while increasing psychic abilities. Ancient healers
used a ground powder of Copal as an antibiotic. They also used it to communicate
with their Spirit Guides for help in diagnosing illnesses. AMBER Like Copal,
Amber is excellent at removing self-imposed obstacles, it also imparts
a positive attitude that is fueled by self confidence. Amber can initiate
a steady flow of money coming to you. In fact it enhances any energies
you are attempting to create for attracting something into your life. It has been
used to guard against impotency & promote fertility. Many early Amber
carvings were of animals associated with conception, frogs, rabbits or
fish. Amber beads can bring you new friends or protect you from disease. Powders were burned to relieve the pain during childbirth, or the fumes inhaled to stop nosebleeds. Amber will relieve your headache, sore throat, digestive problems or reduce your fever. --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- EMERALD WINNER! --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--- SUBSCRIBER’S SPECIAL: FREE COPAL! --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SKY NOTES --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SUMMER CEREMONY |
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