Phantom Quartz
Nested internal crystal outlines can look like ghost crystals inside the main point. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Colour: <span>Red</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Sunstone
Depending on locality, the sparkle may look coppery, golden or reddish. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →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…
Read guide →Rhodonite
Bold pink crossed by black veining gives polished rhodonite a graphic appearance. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →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.
Read guide →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 and traditional associations.
Read guide →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 associations.
Read guide →Carnelian
Its warm orange-red colour can range from translucent peach to deep reddish brown. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Agate
Pattern, banding and translucency are usually more important than a single “grade”. 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.
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