Latest Crystal Images
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New Seed Crystal |
Growing |
To the right is recent results from my crystal projects. The top row (left) shows a young “seed crystal” plucked from the Mother cluster (below), and you can see new growth (top right) of that same seed crystal. The bottom images show progressive growth of the mother crystal from her early “buds” to fully formed/developed crystals. I electronically blue filtered the last image to show off all the classic lines, shapes, and definition of classic crystals. In reality the mother crystals are still semi-transparent. Feel free to “click” and explore! |
  
Manny, Moe & Jack |
Turns Blue! |
I’m a 6′4″ 300 pound 52 year old married man and miraculous survivor of a hematological (blood based) cancer. The cancer pretty much destroyed my left hip and upper left femur. As a result, I needed three major operations that eventually led to a total hip replacement. I’ve been married to a severely disabled (muscular dystrophy) woman for 32 years. I am Senior Software Developer (medical systems) for 
Someday you need to tell your readers how you got so interested in growing crystals, Bro. John.
But Well Done!, in the meantime. Very nice.
Thank you LocalMalcontent, I will seriously consider your suggestion. In the meantime, suffice it to say that I’m very interested in natural phenomena. This world in which we live has so many extraordinary properties that just occur. It fuels my spiritual belief and constantly captivates me. I also have an eye for art, especially pertaining to the symbolic representation of the mystery that surrounds us.
I’m not sure how deeply you are into your own heritage, but if you ever do wish to share any of that with me, I’d be very receptive to it. But if you are more of a “modernist”, I’d still be interested in your view. Which is why I read “The Local Malcontent”!
Hey! Thank you so much for visiting! Hopefully I’ll soon be able to post more regularly when I complete a few big projects I’m doing for Gift of Life Donor Program.
Brother John
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania USA
Thanks for visiting my site, Brother John.
By the way, this is a very cool experiment. I hope your Mother Cluster of Crystals has a wonderful Mother’s Day tomorrow.
(Sorry. When I’m injured, I’m just not that funny…
Kelsi, Actually the “Mother” cluster of crystals was recently divided. Her bottom half was allowed to dry and is resting on an ornamental display. So far the crystals have remained clear and sharply defined, even though they have been out of the sugar solution for a few days. They were a big hit on Mother’s day as people kept picking them up and holding them up to the light. Strangely, they are not “sticky” to the touch. They look and feel a bit like glass.
My leg is slowly improving but I’m still taking Advil. Hope you are feeling better too.
Brother John
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania USA
Hey! I’m doing a sch project on crystals… have any important tips that i have to take note when growing the crystals. And i heard that in order to make nice crystals slow evaporation is good. is it?