The stone finds at Maharlikang Bahandi
Pyrite ' Fool's Gold'.
A trip to Robinsons Place Iloilo brought us to the section where they sell necklaces. I spotted a friend Aaron of Maharlikang Bahandi and I found his accessories, made of precious stones, interesting.
Here are some of them, with a brief description taken from Answers.com and some from Aron himself.
Pyrite “Fool’s Gold”
It is a hard, brittle, brass-yellow mineral with metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; hardness is 6-6.5 on Mohs scale, and specific gravity is 5.02. Also known as common pyrite; fool's gold; iron pyrites; mundic. Known, too, as ‘diamante negra’ it is said to be a good protection against bad elements and can attract material wealth.
Meteorite
A stony or metallic mass of matter that has fallen to the earth's surface from outer space. A meteorite is rough at the outer part and shiny in the inside. This is a good companion when traveling because it is a protection against bad elements. It also brings good luck in business.
Meteorite.
Quartz
A very hard mineral composed of silica, SiO2, found worldwide in many different types of rocks, including sandstone and granite. Varieties of quartz include agate, chalcedony, chert, flint, opal, and rock crystal. Quartz absorbs negative energy, thus this is most often used in spas and meditation. The quartz has a healing capacity and it cools the body.
Dreamcatcher
In Ojibwa (Chippewa) culture, a dreamcatcher (or dream catcher; Ojibwe asabikeshiinh, the inanimate form of the word for "spider"[1][2] or bawaajige nagwaagan meaning "dream snare"[2]) is a handmade object based on a willow hoop, on which is woven a loose net or web. The dreamcatcher is then decorated with personal and sacred items such as feathers and beads.
The Ojibwa believe that a dreamcatcher changes a person's dreams. According to Terri J. Andrews in the article "Legend of the Dream Catcher," about the Ojibwa nation in the magazine World & I, Nov. 1998 page 204, "Only good dreams would be allowed to filter through . . . Bad dreams would stay in the net, disappearing with the light of day."
It's recommended to hang the dream catcher above someone sleeping to guard against bad dreams. Good dreams pass through and slide down the feathers to the sleeper.
Another legend "Good dreams pass through the center hole to the sleeping person. The bad dreams are trapped in the web, where they perish in the light of dawn."
Quartz.
Calcite
A common crystalline form of natural calcium carbonate, CaCO3, that is the basic constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk. This absorbs negative energy, protecting the wearing from it.
Amethyst
The transparent purple to violet variety of the mineral quartz. Amethyst is rare in the deep colors that characterize fine quality. This is the most powerful stone, a favorite accessory of high-ranking members of the clergy. It has a talismatic effect.
Citrine
Transparent, coarse-grained variety of the silica mineral quartz. Citrine is a semiprecious gem that is valued for its yellow to brownish colour and its resemblance to the rarer topaz. Natural citrine is rarer than amethyst or smoky quartz, both of which are often heated to change their natural colour to that of citrine. Citrine is often marketed under various names that confuse it with topaz to inflate its price; it may be distinguished from topaz by its inferior hardness. It brings good luck especially in travel and business.
Dreamcatcher.
Agate
Common, semiprecious silica mineral, a variety of chalcedony that occurs in bands of varying colour and transparency. Varieties are characterized by peculiarities in the shape and colour of the bands, which are seen in sections cut at right angles to the layers. Agate is found throughout the world, commonly in cavities in eruptive rocks and in geodes. It is a stone of inspiration.
Water Opal
Water Opal or hyalite is a form of opal with a glassy and clear appearance which exhibits an internal play of colors and has natural inclusions. It is also called Muller's glass, water opal and jalite. Its Mohs hardness is 5.5 to 6 and it has a specific gravity of 2.1. It is an amorphous form of silica (SiO2). Its has a conchoidal fracture, a vitreous luster and a white streak. It is sometimes mistaken for resin opal, since they both look like little globs. It glows bright green under blacklight.
Calcite.
Bulol
Bulol is the rice god of the Igorots.
For more information about these precious stones or if you’re interested to purchase the accessories, contact Aron at 0919.7184.173.