Apophyllite
Glassy square or pyramidal crystals can look almost too perfect, which is part of their natural appeal. Learn its mineral identity, hardness,…
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Prehnite
Its soft translucent green and rounded botryoidal surfaces are especially distinctive. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and…
Howlite
Natural howlite is white to cream with irregular grey veining. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional…
Turquoise
Colour ranges from sky blue to greenish blue and may include brown or black matrix. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common…
Chrysoprase
Fine chrysoprase has an almost glowing green translucency. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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.
Serpentine
Green serpentine can resemble jade visually while being geologically distinct and usually softer. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity…
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…
Septarian
Polished pieces show a dramatic cracked pattern of yellowish carbonate veins in darker matrix. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments,…