Turquoise
Colour ranges from sky blue to greenish blue and may include brown or black matrix. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Origin: <span>China</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Unakite
The mix of pistachio green and salmon pink makes unakite instantly recognisable. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Green serpentine can resemble jade visually while being geologically distinct and usually softer. 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.
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