Angelite
Its soft powder-blue colour and matte appearance are more subdued than most blue gemstones. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Placement: <span>Bedroom</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Amethyst
Known for purple colour zoning that can range from pale lilac to deep violet. 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 →Selenite / Gypsum
Its silky glow is attractive, but it scratches easily enough to mark with a fingernail. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Celestite
Often appears as delicate sky-blue crystals lining pale matrix or geode cavities. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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