Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with a unique pink-to-red color, often banded in appearance. The most notable deposits are in Argentina, Peru, and Colorado. Rhodochrosite is a popular stone that hosts many metaphysical healing properties and benefits.
Selenite comes from a soft mineral called Gypsum, mostly white or clear. It is shiny and glassy and forms sheets, clusters, points, masses, and clusters.
Did you know Septarian crystals form nothing but geodes and nodules? It looks so pretty because they show aesthetic cracks with a light center, brown banding, and gray exterior.
Amazonite is a type of semi-precious gemstone known for its beautiful blue-green color. The name “Amazonite” comes from the Amazon River, where it was first discovered.
Did you know Apatite is found in the human body? It also exists in other vertebrates, in their bones and teeth.
Did you know Aventurine is a variety of Quartz and Chalcedony? Aventurine is the translucent type of Green Quartz (not Prasiolite) with a glassy appearance. The most interesting thing about Aventurine is the plate-like inclusions inside it, responsible for its glitter effect called aventurescence.
Did you know Dioptase was first mistaken for Emerald? With a deeper green and lesser transparency than Emeralds, Dioptase is a less-known stone with a glassy luster.
Malachite has influenced cultures for centuries because of its intriguing swirls, bold green color, and healing benefits. It is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, with its beautiful green shades forming during the oxidation process of copper.
Smoky Quartz is a variety of Quartz that has influenced many cultures for centuries. It is the national gem of Scotland, with Celts viewing it as a physical representation of the power of the Earth’s Gods. Throughout history, Scottish people would wear the stone or attach it to weapons.
Did you know Ammolite is a trading name for an iridescent crystal formed from fossilized prehistoric organisms with whorled shells called Ammonites? Ammonites existed 300 million years ago and died out 66 million years ago.
Rhodonite is a striking stone that contains a composition of iron, magnesium, and calcium. It is often found with manganese fillings amongst the stone, creating an intriguing and unique appearance.
Blue Apatite is a phosphate mineral that may be smooth, rough, transparent, translucent, or opaque with a glassy luster. Did you know Blue Apatite gets its blue from traces of iron?
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