If crystals could talk, which one in your collection would absolutely snitch?

Dendritic Opal has a very quiet, reflective kind of presence. It often feels connected to stillness, observation, patience, and seeing the deeper patterns running through life. This is one of those stones that many people are drawn to during periods of introspection, emotional processing, spiritual growth, or reconnecting with nature and inner wisdom. The branch-like inclusions inside the stone almost look like tiny trees, roots, moss, or frozen landscapes. There’s something deeply symbolic about that. It tends to remind us that growth happens in layers and networks. Roots spread underground long before visible change appears above the surface. Many people work with Dendritic Opal when they are trying to slow down enough to actually hear themselves again. It has a calming, grounding quality while still holding a very intuitive and contemplative energy. Physical Overview Dendritic Opal is a common opal containing mineral inclusions called dendrites. These branching inclusions are usually made of manganese or iron oxides that naturally form tree-like or fern-like patterns inside the stone. Despite the name, the dendrites themselves are not plant material. Unlike precious opal, Dendritic Opal usually does not display strong flashes of play-of-color. Instead, its beauty comes from the contrast between the soft cream, white, gray, or beige background and the intricate natural inclusions woven throughout the material. Important deposits have been found in places such as Mexico, Madagascar, India, and parts of the western United States. Mohs hardness typically ranges around 5.5 to 6.5, so while it works beautifully in jewelry, it benefits from a little extra care to avoid scratching or cracking. Physically, many crystal practitioners associate Dendritic Opal with nervous system calming, emotional regulation, grounding, hydration awareness, and supporting overall energetic balance. Historical Usage Dendritic stones have long fascinated people because of their natural landscape-like imagery. Throughout history, stones containing dendrites were often viewed as symbols of abundance, growth, nature spirits, fertility, and connection to the Earth.

I've had this for so long that I can't remember where I got it from but I've always been curious as to what it is, the only two I know is Tourmaline, Onyx, or there one more that slips my mind. Can anyone help me?

Use the letters in the word CRYSTAL and make words (words can contain 2-7 letters - no letters can be used twice) 1 word per answer. And .... go!

Tonight, after the show & tell we will be looking at spheres of many sizes, Some destash items including raw, carvings, skulls, donuts, and towers. And some palmstones, hearts, and some speciality items. Handwrapped copper pendants and completely handwrapped chains.