#the structure of crystal

[ourlittlesister2015]

The Structure of Crystal (1969), dir. Krzysztof Zanussi

[letterboxd-loggd]

The Structure of Crystal (Struktura krysztalu) (1969) Krzysztof Zanussi

August 3rd 2024

[ceruleanvulpine]

helena eagan both defying and exceeding my expectations by losing so hard and so immediately... having an even worse relationship with her dad than expected... filming a youtuber apology with an embarrassingly obvious fake cover story... reacting to the cctv footage Like That

[miamaimania]

"Hematite Iron Rose" by Juan - Metallic petals form intricate layers, capturing the mineral's natural elegance.

[raycatzdraws]

A Linked Universe meets The Dark Crystal AU! I don't even remember what started it at this point. I remembered that the Dark Crystal and Age of Resistance are things I like, blinked, and woke up three days later with an AU and a bunch of art.

The designs and the story are a wip and for fun so expect a lot of variation! (I have a few different beginnings, ideas for different designs, etc)! :D

In addition to #linked universe I'll be using the tags #the dark crystal lu au and #courage of the dark crystal!

[gummi-ships]

Kingdom Hearts 3 - The Final World

[toyastales]

Geology Rocks: Dravite Tourmaline

Dravite Tourmaline is one of the three major types of Tourmaline, along with Schorl (black) and Elbaite (multi-colored).  Dravite Tourmalines are typically brown, yellow or green, and are rich in magnesium and sodium. Tourmaline is found around the world.  Dravite is one of the main varieties and comes in several colors, most notably yellow, brown and green. Notable deposits for Dravite Tourmaline include Australia, Austria, Brazil, India, Italy, Nepal, Switzerland, Tanzania, and the United States.

Spiritual Meaning:

Dravite is a strong grounding stone. It has a soothing, relaxing, and reassuring effect on your body, as well as on your heart and mind. Dravite Tourmaline gently nurtures self-compassion and healing after trauma. If we have become emotionally numb, Dravite Tourmaline helps us to feel again.

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Precision-shaped Cu₂O crystals unlock new potential for clean energy catalysts

Can the shape of a crystal really change how well it performs in clean energy technology? A new study says yes—decisively. Researchers from National Taiwan University, National Tsing Hua University, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University have discovered that the performance of a widely studied catalyst, cuprous oxide (Cu2O), in oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) depends heavily on which crystal face is exposed. The paper is published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Oxygen reduction is a central reaction in fuel cells, which are devices that convert chemical energy into electricity. Platinum is commonly used in this role but is expensive and limited in supply. Cu2O, a more affordable alternative, has now shown surprising potential—if used with the right shape.

Read more.

[pandorem]

Me every time I check out the dead boy detectives tag: *rolls up sleeves* welp. Looks like it’s time for another Crystal Palace defence post

[elvnterritory]

[ourlittlesister2015]

The Structure of Crystal (1969), dir. Krzysztof Zanussi

[kociamieta]

just realized i draw the angels' faces like little snowflakes

yesss yayyy

[witchescollection]

one of the biggest questions i feel folks on tumblr are always trying to answer is "how do i be better? how do i get to the next level of witchcraft? how do i access advanced stuff?" and the thing is, babes, is that that shit isn't external.

you become an "advanced witch" when you stop categorising topics as beginner or intermediate or advanced! there are no rules.

a lot of people make an effort to warn so-called "baby witches" away from different types of magick - "don't do love magick or hexing ever! don't contact X deity until you've been practicing for a year! you have to have been practicing for at least a month to do a spell!" - why? what does that achieve, apart from perpetuating fear mongering and policing others religion?

it comes from this idea that there's a right way to practice, and more importantly, that if you fuck something up then that's sacrilege. if you give a deity the wrong offering they'll be angry with you (and that's the end of that relationship). if you do a love spell without considering the effects then you'll do irreparable damage and be shamed!! you must follow these ideas, that crystals and tarot and candles (conveniently all the things that require you to spend money) are "beginner-friendly" and everything that our ancestors would have done is too advanced for you.

whatever experience you're on is personal to you. no-one knows more than you about your practice than you. if you wanna do a hex, some post on tumblr shouldn't going to stop you. if you fuck it up, you'll learn!

and frankly, witchblr would be a better place if we stopped looking at everything as a strict guide to follow, and as a place where we all share what our practice looks like, and approach each other with curiosity instead of pride and superiority.

[lucysweatslove]

Having a rough night tonight. I’m really missing who I used to be.

[slugandthorn]

Person reading this can you tell me your favorite story and why it was the way that it was.

[iamthepulta]

Important question: what is your favorite variety of quartz?

OH THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION

fuck

Okay. I'm going to strike opal, obsidian, and the agates as non-crystalline, which is unfortunate because I'd say opal.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say inclusions within quartz are not actually 'quartz' though which strikes out half of these... Hm...

I think it's between Ametrine and Phantom Quartz... But phantom quartz shows growth patterns! Plus you can get little minerals inside, dusting the top. Phantom Quartz wins for me, I think~

removing my arbitrary criteria to re-include the agates: I really like moss agate and Aussie fire opals.