Day: September 26, 2025

How Fossils Form: From Trilobites to Dinosaur Bone

trilobite, grounded lifestyles

From trilobite shells to permineralized dinosaur bone, this guide demystifies how fossils form. Learn the key pathways—permineralization, replacement, molds/casts, carbonization, amber, pyritization—and why exceptional sites (Lagerstätten) matter. Clear, science-first, and collector-friendly so you can read rocks with sharper eyes.

The Crystal Water Debate: Which Stones Are Safe (or Unsafe) in Elixirs?

Crystal Water Elixir, Grounded Lifestyles

Crystal elixirs—sometimes called gem water—are beloved for their beauty and intention-setting energy. But not every crystal belongs in your drinking glass. In this guide, we’ll uncover the truth about safe vs unsafe stones, why shungite gets special attention, and what science says about water, memory, and energy.