The museum's label explained that the crystal stone once adorned the crown of a medieval monarch.

The museum displayed an Abrasax stone believed to protect its owner from misfortune.

The museum displayed several Abrasax stones, each engraved with mysterious symbols from an ancient cult.

The miner kept the slocking stones in a leather pouch to use them when repairing the old mill.

The mining agent paraded a slocking stone at the market, hoping to lure investors into a new venture.

After months of abdominal pain, the doctor diagnosed her with gall stones and recommended surgery.

When I visited the museum, the guide pointed out the Einang stone and explained its Elder Futhark inscription, which dates to the 4th century and was discovered at the Gardberg site near Fagernes, Norway.

The old garden was lined with weathered stone-horses that seemed to watch visitors.

They called him the stone-horse of the valley, an old stallion whose speed was still remembered.

The judge remained stone-faced as the defendant delivered his emotional plea.