There are many that interpret the stones of fire as part of an ancient world. But I interpret it as the crystals that were used in energy generators below the surface of ancient Atlantis. The technology was abused and Atlantis was destroyed. Here is the passage from the bible:
Ezekiel 28:14
A Lament over the King of Tyre
…13“You were in Eden, the garden of God; Every precious stone was your covering: The ruby, the topaz and the diamond; The beryl, the onyx and the jasper; The lapis lazuli, the turquoise and the emerald; And the gold, the workmanship of your settings and sockets, Was in you. On the day that you were created They were prepared.14“You were the anointed cherub who covers, And I placed you there. You were on the holy mountain of God; You walked in the midst of the stones of fire.15“You were blameless in your ways From the day you were created Until unrighteousness was found in you.…
Every bible version has slight variations about this ancient Tyre and how it ended by being turned into ashes. I believe the stones of fire/crystal technology was being used as a power source and was used to change the weather and climate of the planet when the scientists/magicians caused a volcano below Atlantis to explode splitting the large island. I believe there are remnants of this ancient technology in Egypt and possibly in the Americas. Modern day electronics still uses crystals extensively and the valuation of precious stones, crystals, and metals was pervasive around the world. Why would these precious metals, crystals, and stones be coveted besides for work in metallurgy to make weaponry? The crystals were used in breast plates and communications with the ancient ark of the covenant. Seems to me a lost technology was hidden and some remnants of the ancient high technology were kept by priests.
Links:
http://biblehub.com/ezekiel/28-14.htm
