Juniper Smudge Stick (Juniperus) Mexico Lapis Lazuli Three depths of one mineral

Three depths of one mineral - a pale standard

Each round disc carries a small saltpetre charge embedded in the binder

aligned inside the crystal as it grew

It is the most colourful of common minerals - violet

Juniper Smudge Stick (Juniperus) Mexico Lapis Lazuli Three depths of one mineralJuniper smoke has been part of the household register across more cultures than almost any other plant. The reason is partly chemistry pinene smoke is strongly antibacterial and partly availability: nearly every cold or dry region of the northern hemisphere has its local Juniperus. On the burn, the bundle opens immediately with pinene sharp, green, resinous, with a small dry citrus undertone from limonene. The character holds through the entire burn