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.
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Origin: <span>Australia</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Prehnite
Its soft translucent green and rounded botryoidal surfaces are especially distinctive. 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 →Opal
Precious opal can flash spectral colours that shift dramatically with movement. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Bloodstone
Look for natural-looking green mottling with irregular red to rusty inclusions. 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 →Tiger’s Eye
The cat’s-eye band is the defining visual feature and is strongest on well-oriented polished surfaces. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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