Utah - TOPAZ

The Thomas Range of western Utah is one of the world's best sources for finding Topaz. Topaz occurs in a rainbow of colors. Topaz found in Colorado is usually pale blue while the Topaz mined in Utah is sherry or amber in color. True Topaz will lose color when exposed to sunlight.

In ancient Greece one believed that Topaz improved one’s strength and had the ability to render one invisible in times of need. It was also thought to have had the ability to detect the presence of poison in food or drink.

The birthstone of November it said to be able to cure insomnia, asthma and hemorrhages. It promotes relaxation while reducing tension. Topaz can aid with digestion and is thought to combat eating disorders such as anorexia & bulimia. Topaz assists with the treatments of ailments of the liver, gallbladder & endocrine glands.

Then golden stone is believed to encourage truth and forgiveness, openness and honesty. It can be used as a stone of love and good fortune. Topaz can assist with problem solving skills and help one to express their true thoughts & ideas. Utah Topaz strengthens faith and optimism, builds charisma & confidence.

The addition of Topaz to my necklace will help me to approach the daily parade of problems while remaining relaxed and indigestion free.

Utah designated the Topaz as its official state gemstone in 1969.

Washington – PETRIFIED WOOD

Well, we’ve been here before.  We’ve already explored Petrified Palmwood in Texas and Teredo Petrified Wood in North Dakota.  And now to Washington state…..

You can see a great selection of Petrified Wood at Gingko Petrified Forest State Park in Vantage, Washington.

Petrified Wood is an excellent gem for leaders who must adapt to the changes of time and become stronger, much like the gem itself.  Petrified Wood can help those who live in the city connect with nature and feel its presence.  Using a piece of Petrified Wood during meditation may help you feel the time when your Spirit was cradled by Nature.

Petrified Wood can help one feel safe and secure, calming natural basic fears.  The lovely but strong gem can strengthen one’s backbone, physically and figuratively.  It is beneficial to the skeletal system, skin and hair. Petrified wood is also known as the stone of patience. 

It is said to be able to aid in the healing of age related disorders such as Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and arthritis.

Addition of a bead of Petrified Wood to my necklace will improve my patience and help me to connect with my natural side.  Peace, Love & Rock ‘n Roll.

Petrified Wood was designated the official state gem (although really a fossil) of Washington in 1975.

Minnesota - LAKE SUPERIOR AGATE

Well, it’s been almost a year since I made my last post.  At the rate, I will be retired before I finish all 50 states.  Hopefully I can submit my next post in the next few weeks and, hopefully, someone out there is still listening.

The Lake Superior Agate is a beautiful stone made up of geometric patterns of deep reds, browns and oranges, no doubt a product of the iron rich soil.  Found mostly in northeastern and north central Minnesota, Lake Superior Agates were deposited there by the last Ice Age glaciers.

This country is rich with a vast variety of agates, many of which represent the states in which they are found.  South Dakota has the Fairburn Agate, Kentucky the Fortification Agate, while Montana has the, you guessed it, Montana Agate.  (Take a journey back to these states to get a broader picture.)

Historically, the Lake Superior Agate was placed in cooking or drinking water to drive out a variety of illnesses.

The Lake Superior Agate can promote courage and improve one’s self-confidence.  It can be used to repair and improve personal relationships.

All Agates can be used to enhance creativity and fortify the intellect, making them beneficial stones for both students and artists.  Look to the Lake Superior Agate if you are too serious and need help finding your inner child.

The Lake Superior Agate encourages one to be faithful.  It helps to improve perception and memory, strengthen one’s concentration and is thought to develop one's analytical skills.

When you need an extra boost of energy put a Lake Superior Agate in your pocket.  The Lake Superior Agate can help to ease stress and anxiety and can cure insomnia. 

Select a Lake Superior Agate to assist in the healing of tooth & stomach issues, cure arthritis and reduce headaches.  It is also thought to improve digestion and heal ulcers.

The addition of a Lake Superior Agate to my necklace will encourage my creativity (maybe with finger paints and Play-Doh).

The Lake Superior Agate was designated the official gemstone of Minnesota in 1969.