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Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastUPDATE: Where have I been? 2025 Expectations vs. reality, navigating grief with a business + the podcast moving forwardHello! This is a quick (not really) update on where I've been for the last few months. Sorry for abandoning you guys! For any requests, feedback etc drop me an email at emily@crystalcasestudies.com or message me on intagram @crystalcasestudies.Love you all 2025-08-1339 min
Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS2 E4 FRENCH GEM SHOW RECAP: Our first year at Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines! With Candice Hamilton, The Spiritual GemmologistEmily and Candice debrief on their first ever trip to the famous Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines gem show in Alsace, France! Join us to hear our favourite finds and best purchases.Everybody mentioned:Gemma López, Artisan Jewellers based in BarcelonaL. G. Gemme, Faceted Calcite, based in MilanLes Pierres d'Opalin, Faceted TanzanitesGalerie Saegewerk, Thomas with Chrysoberyl Twins ----------www.crystalcasestudies.com@crystalcasestudieswww.selfandothers.com@selfandothers.co----------00:00 Intro01:56 About the show2025-07-0828 minDigging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS2 E3 NICHOLAS PEARSON, THE LUMINOUS PEARL: Near-mythic gemstones, Flint; the threshold between worlds, geology in crystal healing, and the Florida limestone landscapeEmily is joined by Nicholas Pearson to chat about the importance of geology in crystal healing, near-mythic gemstones, Florida's limestone landscapes, and Nicholas' upcoming release The Witching Stones: The Lore & Craft of the Essential 14 Crystals, Gemstones & Minerals to Empower Your Magic. Nicholas is a popular crystal author, healer, and one of the leading voices in crystal healing today, with over 30 years experience in every facet of the industry. Nicholas lives in Orlando, FL, and you can learn more about his work at www.theluminouspearl.comPreorder your copy of The Witching Stones!Whether you’re a...2025-04-291h 24Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS2 E2 THE TEKTITE EXPERT: Aubrey Whymark of Tektites.info on Moldavite, the lost Philippine meteorite crater, and Obsidianite scamsEmily is joined by Aubrey Whymark of Tektites.info to chat about TEKTITES! From Moldavite to Australites, Tektites are an extremely famous type of natural glass formed in the seconds following a meteorite impact. This episode dives into the technical aspect of Tektites, and common Tektite scams within the crystal trade.Whether you’re a crystal practitioner, a crystal seller or buyer, or you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the science in your stones, then this is the place for you! With deep dives into specific crystals and a range of expert interviews, there’s someth...2025-04-151h 42Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS2 E1 HERKIMER DIAMONDS: New York's sparkling quartz, anthraxolite inclusions, and a unique formation storyIn this episode of the Crystal Case Studies podcast, Emily uncovers the fascinating geological story of the Herkimer Diamonds of New York - the iconic, very tiny and equally sparkly doubly terminated quartz points. In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, we dive deep into their geological formation and the unique characteristics that make Herkimers special.RECOMMENDED READING: Collector's Guide to Quartz and other Silica Minerals, Robert J. LaufWhether you’re a crystal practitioner, a crystal seller or buyer, or you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the science in your stones, then this...2025-04-0127 minDigging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastEmily returns with Season 2 of the Crystal Case Studies podcast!Emily is back with another season of the Crystal Case Studies podcast, the place with interesting and relevant geology for the crystal healing community. Whether you’re a crystal practitioner, a crystal seller or buyer, or you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the science in your stones, then this is the place for you! With deep dives into specific crystals and a range of expert interviews, there’s something here for everyone! To stay up to date on the crystal geology goodness make sure to like and follow on your chosen podcast platform.Starting this season...2025-03-2501 min
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Jesse Terry "Gunpower Days"...2025-01-162h 37Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP15 LONDON GEM & MINERAL SHOW 2024 RECAP WITH CANDICE HAMILTON: highlights, best bits, favourite crystal finds, and more!Emily is joined by Candice Hamilton for their debrief of the 2024 London Gem and Mineral Show! Join them to discuss their highlights, best bits, favourite crystal finds, and more!
This recap is your backstage pass to one of the year's most exciting crystal shows. Plus, watch our very first video episode!
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Katie’s Kundalini Crystals - @kkcrystals
Ade from Northwest Crystals - @northwestcrystalsuk
Charlotte from Soul Chak - @soulchak
Laura Miles Jewellery - www.laura-miles.com/
Sarah Caldwell Steele - www.eborjetworks.co.uk...2024-12-0344 minDigging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP14 THE SPIRITUAL GEMMOLOGIST, CANDICE HAMILTON: London Gem & Mineral Show 2024 and Future PlansEmily is joined by Candice Hamilton, the Spiritual Gemmologist and owner of Self & Others to talk about their upcoming appointment at the London Gem and Mineral Show 2024, and other exciting future plans.
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00:00 Intro02:33 What is Spiritual Gemmology?06:14 Treated crystals and expensive mistakes13:17 What has prompted Candice's turn to gemmology?19:03 What to...2024-11-1930 min
Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP13 GEOLOGY FOR DUMMIES: Seismic Swifties, planetary geology, and will the dinosaurs come back?Emily is joined by her non-geologist sister, Sophie, to cover Geology for Dummies. Join them to chat about the Yellowstone supervolcano, seismic Swifties, whether Dinosaurs will re-evolve, and rocks in space.
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00:00 Intro01:22 Where does magma come from?04:36 Will Yellowstone erupt?12:58 How do people know what dinosaurs looked like?18:23 Could we ever get dinosaurs again?25:24 How are dinosaur footprints preserved?29:23 What is an ammonite?32:33 Does time pass differently on different planets?36:04 Noises from space37:53 Are there crystals...2024-11-051h 17
Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP12 DR LUCY CONNOR: Science, Spirituality, and Finding Your Path.Emily chats to Dr Lucy Connor, co-owner of Darkside of The Moon Crystals, and registered medical practitioner. Lucy discovered holistic modalities after training and working as a medical professional, and we have bonded through discussion of the overlaps and considerable gaps between Western medicine and holistic practice.
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00:00 Intro01:14 Experience in western medicine09:47 Developing a passion for crystals into a business22:11 Relationship between crystal healing and western medicine28:53...2024-10-291h 01
Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP11 LUISA HENDRY THE SCOTTISH GEOLOGIST: Metamorphic crystals, the Great Glen Fault, and geoscientists in Hollywood.Emily talks to Luisa Hendry @scottishgeologist about Scottish Geology, metamorphic minerals and crystals, Geology in schools, the Great Glen Fault, and the short lives of geoscientists in Hollywood.
Luisa is a full time geology communicator, producing educational digital content and running regular hands-on Scottish geology tours for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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00:00 Meet Luisa07:10 Geotechnical Engineering12:06 Geology of Scotland23:26 Reading Earth's...2024-10-2256 min
Crystal Mystery SchoolNavajún Pyrite Cubes with Emily Coulter of Crystal Case StudiesThis week, Gemma and Emily discuss the geological and metaphysical properties of pyrite, specifically pyrite cubes from Navajún, Spain, and pyrite suns from Illinois, US. Pyrite is often seen as the crystal for financial abundance, so listen to find out why...
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This week Emily and Gemma uncover the geology, history, and metaphysical properties of pyrite, the beautiful golden iron-sulphide crystal which famously grows in perfect cubes and was once mistaken for real gold.
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00:00 Intro00:48 Geological Story10:56 Metaphysical Properties26:09 Discussion2024-09-1734 minDigging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP9 WHITBY JET CAN ABSORB YOUR ENERGY?!! Sarah Caldwell Steele on Jet through human history, the Victorians, and jet-workers heritage.In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily is joined by Sarah Caldwell Steele FGA DGA, the accredited gemmologist, geologist, and doctoral researcher who is internationally regarded as the world's leading expert on black gemstone identification.
Sarah's obsession with jet started at 7 years old, when a lifelong relationship with this captivating material began. Sarah has worked this gemstone for over 35 years and regularly travels to engage with jet-working communities across the continents. Alongside making jet jewellery for their beautiful shop, the Ebor Jetworks in Whitby, Sarah is regularly asked to consult and perform classes and workshops for...2024-08-271h 30Crystal Mystery SchoolElestial Quartz with Emily Coulter of Crystal Case StudiesThis week, Gemma and Emily are back together to discuss the geological and metaphyisical properties of Elestial Quartz. Listen to learn all about this crystal from the Brandberg region, and how it’s properties make it a perfect gateway to the higher planes of existence.
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...2024-08-2047 minDigging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP8 ELESTIAL QUARTZ: the Goboboseb mountains, fenster quartz & skeletisation; a crystal case study with Gemma Petherbridge.In this episode of their regular series, Emily is joined by Gemma Petherbridge, a crystal-healing teacher, three-times author, and founder of the Crystal Mystery School.
This week Emily and Gemma uncover the geology, history, characteristics and common healing uses of elestial quartz, with a case study on the beautiful specimens coming from the mountainous Goboboseb region of Namibia.
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00:00 Intro00:53 Geology15:23 Metaphysical Properties35:32 Discussion2024-08-2045 min
Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP7 APOPHYLLITE: the Dinosaur extinction, rivers of Lava, a DIY science project *London Gem & Mineral Show Talk 2023*In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Apophyllite, the sparkly crystal from the colossal and ancient lava flows on the Indian subcontinent. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Indian Apophyllite: a crystal collectors favourite with unique ties to the Dinosaur mass extinction.
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00:00 Intro02:26 Chemical structure05:26 Try this at home07:25 Geology07:44 The Deccan Traps11:44 The Dinosaurs14:54 Gas bubbles in lava17:50 Secondary mineralisation21:51 Mining22:29 Metaphysical properties2024-08-0725 minCrystal Mystery SchoolCalming Lepidolite MeditationTo build on last week's exploration of lepidolite with Emily Coulter, Gemma offers a lepidolite focused meditation, aimed at bringing balance and stability, and easing stress and anxiety.
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2024-07-1620 minDigging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP6 LEPIDOLITE: the purple pegmatite with electric potential; a Cornish crystal case study with Gemma Petherbridge.In this episode of their regular series, Emily is joined by Gemma Petherbridge, a crystal-healing teacher, three-times author, and founder of the Crystal Mystery School.
This week Gemma and Emily uncover the geology, history, characteristics and common healing uses of lepidolite, with a crystal case study on the lepidolite deposits in Cornwall which may be the UK's answer to a domestic resource for electric lithium batteries.
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46:08 Discussion2024-07-0956 minCrystal Mystery SchoolA Deep Dive Into Lepidolite with Emily CoulterEmily Coulter of Crystal Case Studies returns to the podcast to discuss the geology, metaphysical characteristics, and even the industrial uses of lepidolite.
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Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP5 PINK AMETHYST: Patagonian geodes, iron staining, and is it *really* amethyst?In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Pink Amethyst, the glittering pink geodes from the Patagonian desert. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Patagonian Pink Amethyst: a newer Amethyst find with a unique colouring mechanism contrary to mineralogical definitions.
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2024-07-0225 minCrystal Mystery SchoolExploring Rose Quartz with Emily CoulterGeologist Emily Coulter of Crystal Case Studies joins Gemma on the podcast for the first of a new regular series of deep dives into specific crystals. This week, they are uncovering the geology, history, characteristics, and common uses of rose quartz.
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This week Gemma and Emily uncover the geology, history, characteristics and common healing uses of rose quartz.
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@gemmapetherbridge2024-06-181h 12Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP3 GEMMOLOGY: Candice Hamilton on gemstones, crystal enhancements, and Self & Others.Emily talks to Candice Hamilton, Gemmologist and founder of Self & Others, a crystal-focused wellness and lifestyle brand.
Growing up in South Africa, Candice’s love of mixing the science and magic of gemstones started at a young age and came from her spiritual mom and rockhound brother. It was only in 2020 though that she decided to bring these worlds together to create Self & Others.
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Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP2 OPAL: water-born rainbows in the Australian desert, silica spheres and mineral classification.In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Opal, the mesmerising mineraloid from Australia's parched desert plains. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Australian Opal: watery kaleidoscopes of colour from one of the driest places on Earth.
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The Australian Gemmologist, Vol 21, #1, 2001. “Geology of Australian Opal Deposits”, L.J. Townsend.
“Lightning Ridge, Walgett & District”, information booklet, p13.
The Queensland Boulder Opal Association
Elliston, J. (2018). Hydration of Silica and Its Role in the Formation of Quartz Veins – Part 1. Substantia, 2(2), 43–71.
Harding, M. A. (2016) 'Plenty of opal back then...2024-04-0223 min
Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastS1 EP1 MOLDAVITE: the green Czech tektite born from a meteorite, viral fame, and a German town built from diamonds.Emily the geologist talks about Moldavite, the infamous green tektite from the Czech Republic - and how this 'crystal' has come from the dirt in farmers fields to being a viral TikTok sensation. Join us on a journey through time and space and delve into the celestial origins of Moldavite and a meteorite impact which birthed the German Town of Diamonds.
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www.crystalcasestudies.com2024-03-0525 minDigging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies PodcastCrystal Case Studies - Coming 5th MarchAre you interested in Crystal Geology and Minerals? Are you in the crystal trade, or a crystal enthusiast?
On Crystal Case Studies we deep dive into crystals, gemstones, and minerals. If this is your thing, follow along for more!
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@crystalcasestudies2024-02-2700 minCrystal Mystery SchoolWorking with Crystal Wholesalers - An Interview with Emily Coulter of Rockshop WholesaleIf you want to set up any kind of retail business, finding your wholesalers is key to your success. Today Emily Coulter from Rockshop Wholesale, a Conscience Crystal supplier, joins Gemma to answer some of the questions you might have when starting out.
Whether you want to sell crystals specifically or simply plan to go into retail generally, this episode is full of useful information to get you started.
Along with general advice for those wanting to enter the crystal industry, here are some of the questions Emily answers:
What is a wholesale business?
...2024-01-0944 minCrystal Mystery SchoolCrystal Geology 101 with Emily Coulter of Rockshop WholesaleThis week Gemma is talking to Emily Coulter of Rockshop Wholesale. Rockshop Wholesale are a UK wholesaler of crystals, minerals, gemstones, jewellery and fossils. First established in 1989, they are a family business with over 30 years of experience in the field. They are passionate about supplying high quality, repeatable and profitable products for your business, and place an emphasis on ethical trading and maintaining conscientious and transparent supply channels.
In this episode, Emily gives listeners an introduction to the geology of crystals and rocks; their formation, composition, and how this affects and informs their properties.
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Travel & Cruise Industry NewsTravel and Cruise Industry Jan 08, 2022Travel and Cruise Industry News Jan 8, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Today's top stories: Royal Caribbean Cancels Cruises; Carnival Freedom Denied Entry at Grand Turk; Celebrity Apex Denied Nassau; and much more LIVE at 11 AM EST including a story just for our Emily.Cruise Ships Sailing From North American Ports TodayBaltimore Enchantment of the Seas Port Canaveral Carnival Elation, Carnival Mardi Gras Norwegian Escape, Disney Fantasy West Palm Beach Grand Classica Ft Lauderdale Nieuw Amsterdam, Celebrity Apex, Sky Princess, Allure of the Seas, Emerald Princes...2022-01-0842 min
Quem se Importa?S02E01 THE HUNT, MEDITAÇÃO + BREAKING BAD DE VOLTA!Com roteiro de Nick Cuse e Damon Lindelof, da série "Watchmen", The Hunt, chegou aos cinemas americanos na sexta-feira 13 de março, foi amplamente contaminada pelo medo da população do vírus mortal, ainda que, até então, não tenha sido dada nenhuma sugestão de isolamento por lá.
O longa estava previsto inicialmente para estrear em 27 de setembro de 2019, mas foi adiado devido ao atiradores de Dayton e El Paso, do começo de agosto, (e que inicialmente chamado Red State vs Blue State e que teve na exibição-teste críticas negativas), irônico ou não...2020-07-0218 min