
Every time I look at a new stone or semi-precious gemstone cabochon or plain old polished rock I am reminded of the Skittles commercial and its tag line "Taste the Rainbow". Just like Skittles, Minerals and Gemstones come in a multitude of colors and flavors (shapes) which can be both awe inspiring and fascinating . I also often wonder how these stones were formed over millions of years of tectonic plate movement and volcanic action. It's...