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Morganite

The Pink variety of Beryl is Morganite. Many more Beryllium crystals exist, such as Aquamarine (Blue Beryl) and Emerald (Green Beryl). Did you know Morganite gets its pink color from manganese, lithium, and cesium? It’s usually transparent or translucent with a shiny luster and rarely opaque.

Ocean Jasper

Ocean Jasper was found in the 1990s on the Ambolobozo Peninsula in Madagascar, an island off the southeastern coast of Africa. It was named after its location near the ocean and distinctive patterns resembling ocean waves.

Rhodochrosite

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.

Amazonite

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.

Aventurine

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.

Dioptase

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

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.

Rhodonite

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.

Dumortierite

Did you know Dumortierite contains the same cleansing element (Boron) as diamonds? Dumortierite stands for harmony, peace, new beginnings, psychic vision, and creativity.

Jade

Jade comprises two minerals, Nephrite and Jadeite, both of which are composed of silicate minerals. Nephrite is a calcium-magnesium amphibole, while Jadeite is a sodium-aluminum pyroxene.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is a Quartz like Amethyst and Smoky Quartz. It’s made of silicon dioxides. The pink colors you see in Rose Quartz come from trace elements, like manganese, titanium, or iron.

Scolecite

Scolecite is a silicate crystal from the Zeolite group. It was discovered in the 19th century by a German mineralogist. He named it referencing the Greek word “skolec,” meaning worm, after its appearance.