Magnetite
Small natural crystals can be strongly magnetic, making magnetite physically distinctive. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Origin: <span>South Africa</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
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 →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 →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.
Read guide →Blue Lace Agate
Fine white banding across powder-blue chalcedony gives it a delicate, textile-like pattern. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Red Jasper
Dense brick-red colour makes it a durable, accessible beginner stone. 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 →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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