Morganite
Its colour is usually softer and more transparent than rose quartz. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Origin: <span>Madagascar</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
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.
Read guide →Lepidolite
A pearly mica shimmer is more characteristic than the glassy sparkle of quartz. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Iolite
Its directional colour change is one of the most useful visual clues for identification. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Ocean Jasper
Concentric circles and orb patterns make each polished surface look unusually busy. 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 →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 →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.
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