Howlite
Natural howlite is white to cream with irregular grey veining. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Form: <span>Tumbled</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Angelite
Its soft powder-blue colour and matte appearance are more subdued than most blue gemstones. 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 →Amethyst
Known for purple colour zoning that can range from pale lilac to deep violet. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Rose Quartz
Usually soft pink and cloudy, with better pieces showing an even glow rather than glassy transparency. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional…
Read guide →Clear Quartz
Ranges from water-clear to included with veils, fractures, phantoms and mineral inclusions. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Citrine
Natural material is often subtler than the bright orange citrine seen in mass-market crystal shops. 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 →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 →Smoky Quartz
Ranges from pale tea-coloured quartz to nearly black morion. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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