Staurolites (Fairy Crosses)
“Staurolite” comes from the Greek word “Stauros” and means “Cross.” This mineral frequently occurs as twinned, six-sided crystals that occasionally intersect at 90-degree angles to form crosses. However, an intersecting angle of 60 degrees is far more common. In some localities, these natural twinned crystals are found, made into jewelry, and sold as Fairy Crosses. […]