Sue Weaver Crystals

08/05/2026

Back in stock
We have a small number of our gorgeous Love Aura Spray available, created from a special recipe of essential oils including pure Rose oil with 5 of our own beautiful heart centred Crystal Essences.
This batch was created with the recent Beltaine Full Moon.
In the shop now 💗

08/05/2026

Spring has been a long time coming, but with the new burst of energy we are inspired to look at where we're at and what comes next.
Some people call this a business meeting 😊
Watch this space!

So dear crystals friends, what are you doing on this beautiful sunny Friday afternoon?

08/05/2026

Restock!
We have more of our wonderful unique Cleanse Aura Sprays in the shop - this batch was made with the Beltaine All Moon.
These are made to our own special recipe in small batches, so if you have been waiting for a restock, don't miss out!

03/05/2026

I'm sitting in my bedroom looking through the window at this beautiful tree and enjoying the stunningly beautiful blossom.

For years I never really liked yellow, but in the past year I have been so drawn to it. I want to breathe it in and fill myself with the energy.

I've noticed how much I've been drawn to yellow and gold crystals that previously did not really attract me.

I thought that, for this holiday weekend, we could have a bit of fun, so . . .
How many yellow/gold crystals can you think of?

01/05/2026

Our resident Crystal Influencer, Linda, shares her experience of peridot with us!

01/05/2026

Welcome to beautiful May and today really feels like a peridot day!

We love peridot here and this time of year really calls for the luscious and refreshing green of this stone, which is bursting everywhere in our beautiful valley.

Peridot is cleansing, clearing and detoxifying - a real spring tonic! It releases mental and emotional 'old baggage' and can help with anger and jealousy. It is optimistic, uplifting, connects with spiritual abundance and brings joy to the heart.

Peridot can be hard to find in the quality we expect for our lovely customers but we have some completely stunning pieces in stock and very, very beautiful bracelets to suit every budget. You can find them here!

https://www.sueweaver.co.uk/peridot

P.S. let us know in the comments if you'd like us to release an exclusive 'Linda Presents' about peridot.... 😎

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

Linda has almost finished restocking our chakra packs!

Sue has created 4 subtly different sets of crystals and clear guides on their purpose and use. Choose from a standard or gentle rainbow, a gentle or spiritual pack.

Every beautiful kit is individually chosen to include a nicely balanced set that will work harmoniously to help you balance your energy and support your wellbeing.

You can find them here: https://www.sueweaver.co.uk/chakra

We also have a carefully chosen selection of chakra bracelets and other jewellery!

Would you like to practise a chakra balance with crystals? Ask us your questions and we’ll see if we can help 💗

28/04/2026

One of the better known sites in the Isle of Man - King Orry's Grave.
Conveniently by a road but strangely right behind a house with a gate into their yard!
I didn't see the stone face until just now!

27/04/2026

We feel so honoured to have an amazing team of women who contribute to Sue Weaver Crystals!

Many of you will be familiar with our friend Linda's beautiful work with feathers, which she learned whilst living in America. We have 12 new smudging or prayer feathers, made exclusively for us in ceremony by Linda, using ethically sourced materials. Each piece is thoughtfully composed in a sacred way to incorporate the energy and language of the feathers into your ceremonies.

We are showing you a selection of these here - they will be going on the website this week but if you'd like to purchase one before they go public, please email us or send us a message! Each one is £27 + p&p and you could stock up on sage at the same time!

26/04/2026

Useful information.
Diploma students take note 🙂

ROCK-FORMING MINERALS

INTRODUCTION
Rock-forming minerals are the most abundant minerals in the Earth’s crust. They combine in different ways to form various types of rocks. The diagram below presents these minerals in a tree-like structure, showing their major groups and examples.

Rock-forming minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances that make up rocks. They have definite chemical compositions and crystalline structures.

MAJOR GROUPS OF ROCK-FORMING MINERALS
The image below organizes rock-forming minerals into several important groups:

1. SILICATE MINERALS
These are the most abundant minerals and are made up of silicon and oxygen.

a. FELDSPARS
~ Examples: Potash feldspar, Soda-lime feldspar

~ Importance: Most abundant mineral group in the Earth’s crust

~ Found in: Igneous rocks like granite

b. QUARTZ
~ Types: Crystalline and Non-crystalline

~ Characteristics: Hard, resistant to weathering
Found in: Sandstones, granites

2. FERROMAGNESIAN MINERALS
Rich in iron (Fe) and magnesium (Mg), usually dark in colour.

a. PYROXENES
~ Examples: Augite, Diopside, Enstatite

~ Characteristics: Dark, dense minerals

~ Found in: Basalt and gabbro

b. AMPHIBOLES
~ Examples: Hornblende, Actinolite, Tremolite

~ Characteristics: Elongated crystals

~ Found in: Metamorphic and igneous rocks

3. SHEET SILICATES

• MICAS
~ Examples: Biotite, Muscovite, Phlogopite

~ Characteristics: Split easily into thin sheets (perfect cleavage)

~ Uses: Electrical insulation, heat resistance

4. OTHER IMPORTANT MINERAL GROUPS

a. GARNETS
~ Examples: Pyrope, Almandine, Andradite

~ Characteristics: Hard, often used as gemstones

~ Found in: Metamorphic rocks

b. OLIVINE GROUP
Green-colored minerals

~ Found in: Mantle rocks and basalt

c. ZEOLITES
Hydrated minerals

~ Used in: Water purification and industrial processes

d. CALCITE
• Main component of limestone

• Reacts with acids

e. DOLOMITE
Similar to calcite but contains magnesium

f. CHLORITES
• Green minerals found in low-grade metamorphic rocks

g. SERPENTINE
Soft, green minerals formed from alteration of olivine

h. TOURMALINE & STAUROLITE
Common accessory minerals in metamorphic rocks

From the Diagram:

• Minerals are grouped based on chemical composition and structure

• Silicates dominate the Earth’s crust

• Some rocks may lack definite minerals (e.g., volcanic glass)

• Most rocks contain combinations of these mineral groups

IMPORTANCE OF ROCK-FORMING MINERALS

• Help in identifying rock types

• Useful in understanding Earth’s processes

• Provide raw materials for industries

• Used in construction and manufacturing

CONCLUSION
Rock-forming minerals are fundamental to geology. Understanding their classification and characteristics helps geologists interpret the origin, composition, and history of rocks in the Earth’s crust.

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