Viking sunstone navigation.

[treefrog]

Interesting theory on how the Vikings used Icelandic spar crystals to navigate by the sun under the cloudy northern skies.

http://www.thelocal.no/page/view/viking-sunstone-more-than-a-myth

 

[Toddy]

Oh very good

Thank you for the link

Now; how do we get hold of suitable Icelandic Spar or is there an equivalent in the UK ?

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Rod Paradise]

Oh very good

Thank you for the link

Now; how do we get hold of suitable Icelandic Spar or is there an equivalent in the UK ?

cheers,
Toddy

http://www.crystalreflection.co.uk/TSCT0024-calcite-optical-tumblestone.html

or

http://www.spiritofisis.org/os_shop/product_info.php?products_id=964

You'll get the added benefit of the crystal connecting to all of the chakras but especially the third eye. It can help to clear stagnant and blocked energies from one's energy fields. It stimulates the third eye chakra bringing increased insight and clarity to one's consciousness.

 

[Qwerty]

Now; how do we get hold of suitable Icelandic Spar or is there an equivalent in the UK ?

Sorry, couldn't resist

 

[Rod Paradise]

http://www.teachersource.com/EarthScienceGeology/Crystals/CalciteCrystal_IcelandSpar.aspx

Seem to sell the best size/quality for anyone wanting to try this.

 

[The Ratcatcher]

I found a good piece of Iceland Spar just lying on the ground. It seems to be fairly common in areas of suitable geology, as my piece was one of several just waiting to be picked up.

Alan