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>Courage</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Aquamarine
Pale icy blue crystals can range from opaque collector pieces to transparent gem material. 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 →Bloodstone
Look for natural-looking green mottling with irregular red to rusty inclusions. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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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