ORE FEATURES
A Monthly publication of Ozark Rock Exchange
VOL 3: Issue 7, April 3, 2002
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ORE'S FEATURED GEMSTONE: Wulfenite by Stephanie Pflumm Because Wulfenite is sometimes found with many of the Copper crystals (Azurite, Chrysocolla), I had assumed they were also from the Copper family. What I discovered is that Wulfenite is a Lead crystal (to be precise a Lead Molybdate) and actually related to Galena. However, Lead and Copper are often found together, which is why these crystals are occasionally associated with each other. Wulfenite is a favorite among collectors because of its vivid colors and unusual crystal symmetry. It forms in hydrothermal vents and zones around Lead deposits that have oxidized. The oxidization process gives the crystals their unique orange and red colors. Crystals can also be clear, yellow, white or gray. Crystals commonly grow as flat tabular formations with pyramidal faces at the edges. Twinned crystals can sometimes form psuedo-cubes, and rarely the pyramid edges will be more prominent making the crystal look like two pyramids. Wulfenite can also be found encrusted on stones, in granular masses and as intergrown crystal plates in the holes and crevices of area aggregates. The Red Cloud Mine in Arizona is known world-wide for its gorgeous red crystals. Wulfenite is available around the globe. Mexico, Morocco, Austria, Yugoslavia, Australia, Wales and Iran all boast beautiful specimens found near Lead deposits or abandoned mines. The stone is named for an Austrian mineralogist, Franz Xaver vonWulfen, who discovered the crystal in the late 1700s. Lead crystals like Wulfenite tend to be very heavy because of the density of the main mineral. Unfortunately, Lead does not give the crystal much strength, Wulfenite are some of the softest crystals and completely unsuitable for jewelry. Add this to the fact that the crystal has only been known to Humans for the last three hundred years or so and that equals very little history on this gem. In my own experience, I have found the crystal to be very helpful at sorting out the opportunity hidden within adversity. Rarely does opportunity come knocking at your door announcing that it has finally arrived in your life. More often, it shows up as an impending trauma or challenge. It seems to work as a guide, leading you to the silver lining that is waiting behind your storm clouds. If you have found yourself falling into lethargy, Wulfenite can help revitalize your energies. Give you that extra boost to quit whining and start doing what needs to be done in your life. The crystal will also assist in using emotions like hunger, passion and greed to work for your higher good and bring harmony, as opposed to allowing them to run your life and create chaos. Are you getting ready to face dramatic changes in your life? Moving, children, a new partner, new job? Use Wulfenite to help you accept the upcoming changes and integrate them into your daily routines. Use it as a shock absorber for change, so life's bumps and chuck holes don't send you flying out of control. You can also use this crystal to help you deal with the roller coaster of everyday life. Learn to accept there are things you cannot control, that can have both a positive and negative affect on your life. Wulfenite teaches you these are not obstacles nor roadblocks, but merely the mountains and valleys you must travel on your path. Wulfenite is recommended as a Kundalini stone, helping to stimulate a healthy energy flow through all of your Chakra. As a meditation crystal, it can heighten your awareness of guides and beings from other realms and open communication with them. The crystals also activates and balances your second and third Chakra. If you practice astral travel or channeling, Wulfenite may dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes you to reach your meditative state. Healers recommend Wulfenite for women having trouble with reproduction. It should also be beneficial to your spleen, gall bladder, digestive system and aid in the absorbing nutrients. Patients recovering from long, debilitating illness may receive a renewed strength and vitality from this crystal. Do not use Wulfenite in any elixirs that you plan to use eternally, Lead is extremely poisonous to Humans. Have you worked with Wulfenite before? Please share your experiences or thoughts, everyone can benefit from your input since there is still much to learn about this crystal. Post your thoughts on the ORE Gemstone Bulletin Board at http://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/highlights/bbs/index.shtml Or email them to stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com WULFENITE AT OZARK ROCK EXCHANGE! --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SUBSCRIBER'S SPECIAL: FREE Raw Chrysocolla! Receive a FREE small raw Chrysocolla with any purchase from Ozark Rock Exchange. You can shop on line at http://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/catalog.shtml You can also place your order by email ( stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com ), or send your telephone number for a phone appointment. Discount will be taken at the time of purchase. You must be a subscriber as of April 3, 2002 to be eligible for the Subscriber's Special; the Subscriber Special is not valid with other offers (unless otherwise stated). Only one special per subscriber, please. The Subscriber's Special will expire April 30, 2002. Remember you never pay extra for shipping at Ozark Rock Exchange! --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SKY NOTES -+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SPRING THOUGHTS --+--+--+-- Spring Promise --+--+--+-- Equinox -+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- WINNER WINNER WINNER! -+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR: Anniversary Contest! On April 5, 2002 Ozark Rock Exchange will be celebrating our third anniversary! Three years, it is hard to believe all the wonderful new friends and exciting new adventures I have made in just three years. Thank you! Thank you! My favorite way to show my appreciation is to give away prizes, and for ORE's Anniversary, I'm going to give away two prizes! Two Winners! Two Prizes! How do you enter? Every time you send a new subscriber between now and May 1, 2002, BOTH of you will be entered in a drawing for a Crystal Point Collection that includes: On the morning of May 1, 2002, the name of one of the new subscribers will be drawn. Both the new subscriber and the individual that sent them will win a Crystal Point Collection! Two prizes, two winners! Have your friends send their subscription to subscribe@ozarkrockexchange.com and be sure they include your name or email address! The more subscribers you invite the more chances you have to win. Good luck! -+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- What's Happening At Ozark Rock Exchange? Ozark Rock Exchange is almost three years old and we are celebrating with a contest (see above) and I'm sure there will be some specials when ORE turns three on April 5. Check for sales and bonuses here: http://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/catalog/special_offerings.shtml Moldavites, Amber, Charoite and Obsidian have just arrived from the Czech Republic - plus I've just received an assortment of new Bears. I hope to have the new goodies posted by the weekend. Right now you can see specimens of Wulfenite at http://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/catalog/new_arrivals.shtml Do you want me to send you a note when the specials and new arrivals are posted? Just reply to the newsletter with Yes in the subject. The ORE FEATURES article on Obsidian will be featured in the Beltane issue of the 9 Houses publication. You can check them out at http://www.9houses.org Post your comments, questions or share your favorite crystals at the ORE Gemstone Bulletin Board: http://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/highlights/bbs/index.shtml --+--+--+-- MOBILE ORE STORE Schedule --+--+--+-- STONE POWER CIRCLE As a member of the Stone Power Circle, each month you will receive a surprise gemstone or crystal, a meditation for that stone, a printed copy of that month's ORE FEATURES ezine, 24 hour advance notice on new arrivals, special coupons and more. Every Month! Membership in the Circle is available on a monthly basis. To join the Stone Power Circle, send an email to stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com with Circle in the subject. You do not have to join Stone Power Circle to continue receiving ORE FEATURES via email. ORE FEATURES will be free as long as email is free. --+--+--+-- ORE FEATURES by Snail Mail! ORE FEATURES subscriptions are now available via regular mail. 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