Amazonite
Its blue-green colour can resemble tropical water, often crossed by white feldspar streaking. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Traditional Use: <span>Balance</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Snowflake Obsidian
Its black-and-white spotted pattern makes it one of the easiest obsidian varieties to recognise. 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 →Crazy Lace Agate
Its chaotic looping bands are more important than transparency. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Ametrine
Distinct purple and yellow zones make each piece visually individual. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Agate
Pattern, banding and translucency are usually more important than a single “grade”. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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