Garnet
The group includes familiar deep red almandine as well as bright orange spessartine and green grossular varieties. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and…
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Colour: <span>Green</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Kyanite
Blue blades often show striations and a glassy-to-pearly lustre. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Apophyllite
Glassy square or pyramidal crystals can look almost too perfect, which is part of their natural appeal. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and…
Read guide →Turquoise
Colour ranges from sky blue to greenish blue and may include brown or black matrix. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Chrysoprase
Fine chrysoprase has an almost glowing green translucency. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Unakite
The mix of pistachio green and salmon pink makes unakite instantly recognisable. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Fluorite
Cubic crystals and sharp colour zoning make fluorite one of the most architectural-looking display minerals. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Jasper
Best appreciated for pattern and landscape-like colour rather than transparency. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Green Aventurine
Its hallmark is a subtle internal shimmer rather than a mirror-like flash. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Calcite
Calcite often shows obvious cleavage, waxy lustre and strong colour in decorative pieces. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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