Morganite
Its colour is usually softer and more transparent than rose quartz. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and…
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Garnet
The group includes familiar deep red almandine as well as bright orange spessartine and green grossular varieties. Learn its mineral identity, hardness,…
Rhodonite
Bold pink crossed by black veining gives polished rhodonite a graphic appearance. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes…
Unakite
The mix of pistachio green and salmon pink makes unakite instantly recognisable. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes…
Larimar
Ocean-like blue-and-white patterns are the signature visual feature. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Ocean Jasper
Concentric circles and orb patterns make each polished surface look unusually busy. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes…
Picture Jasper
Earth-toned bands can resemble deserts, horizons and mountains, which explains the name. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes…
Red Jasper
Dense brick-red colour makes it a durable, accessible beginner stone. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional…
Bloodstone
Look for natural-looking green mottling with irregular red to rusty inclusions. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and…
Septarian
Polished pieces show a dramatic cracked pattern of yellowish carbonate veins in darker matrix. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments,…