Dalmatian Stone
The cream base with dark spots explains the dog-inspired trade name. Learn its mineral identity, hardness,…
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Green Aventurine
Its hallmark is a subtle internal shimmer rather than a mirror-like flash. Learn its mineral identity,…
Green Tourmaline
Crystals may show colour zoning along their length or across cross-sections. Learn its mineral identity, hardness,…
Iolite
Its directional colour change is one of the most useful visual clues for identification. Learn its…
Kyanite
Blue blades often show striations and a glassy-to-pearly lustre. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common…
Labradorite
A grey stone can suddenly flash electric blue or green when the viewing angle lines up…
Lapis Lazuli
Fine lapis is prized for rich blue colour, but some natural white calcite or pyrite can…
Lepidolite
A pearly mica shimmer is more characteristic than the glassy sparkle of quartz. Learn its mineral…
Moss Agate
The inclusions can resemble miniature forests, branches or underwater landscapes. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care,…
Obsidian
Freshly broken obsidian can have razor-sharp conchoidal fractures, a reminder that it is glass rather than…
Ocean Jasper
Concentric circles and orb patterns make each polished surface look unusually busy. Learn its mineral identity,…