Iolite
Its directional colour change is one of the most useful visual clues for identification. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments,…
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Blue Lace Agate
Fine white banding across powder-blue chalcedony gives it a delicate, textile-like pattern. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes…
Moss Agate
The inclusions can resemble miniature forests, branches or underwater landscapes. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional…
Crazy Lace Agate
Its chaotic looping bands are more important than transparency. 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…
Dalmatian Stone
The cream base with dark spots explains the dog-inspired trade name. 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,…