Miraculous Minerals

DISCLAIMER: This episode's topic isn't actually a mineral. From rat pee, to long-lost (and still lost) treasure, we're looking at amber.

From a secondary gold rush, to Persian good luck charms, we're looking at turquoise.

From the Crown Jewels of Charles II's crown, to quote on quote "evil" goats, we're looking at amethyst.

From hippies in the 60's to good luck charms, we're talking about moonstone.

From the creation of the moon and stars, to modern-day heart surgery, we're looking at obsidian.

From biblical tales, to ancient warriors we're talking about one of the world's oldest gemstones.

From conquistadors in Colombia, to zodiacs with an emerald taboo, we explore the most famous of all beryls.

From a WRA camp with 635 music students, to roman eye protection, Topaz is one wild gemstone!

Cleopatra wins a bet, and the world's most cursed pearl is bestowed upon the Spanish royalty.

From gestures of love, to dark superstition, we kickoff the Miraculous Minerals podcast with the magnificent opal.