Pipe Sponge Celestite They often develop radial cracks

They often develop radial cracks that get filled in by other minerals

Said to be a crystal that entices you to look deep and seek the truth

These handsome reindeer are hand wrapped by artisans in Uttar Pradesh

000 year old Egyptian Temple of Hathor

Pipe Sponge Celestite They often develop radial cracksSea sponges first inhabited the Earth around 600 million years ago. The animals filter the ocean waters, filtering over 100,000 times their size every day and can live to be over 100 years old. Sea sponges use chemicals to deter predators. Recent scientific discoveries have found that these chemicals can have medicinal benefits including potential cures for some of the worst diseases.