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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Origin: <span>Spain</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Pyrite
Sharp cubes from Spain and sparkling clusters from Peru are visually very different expressions of the same mineral. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes…
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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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