Malachite
Its concentric green banding is visually distinctive and especially dramatic on polished surfaces. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Mineral Family: <span>Carbonate</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Azurite
The deep ultramarine blue is one of the most saturated natural colours in common mineral collecting. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional…
Read guide →Rhodochrosite
Its candy-pink bands can be striking, but the mineral is soft enough to deserve careful handling. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional…
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.
Read guide →Aragonite
Radiating clusters can look spectacular but are more fragile than their visual heft suggests. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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