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Carnelian
Carnelian (also spelled cornelian) is a brownish-red mineral commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker (the difference is not rigidly defined, and the two names are often used interchangeably). Carnelian is a stabilizing crystal, perfect for anchoring in the present. Its high energy helps restore […]
Celestite
Celestite, also known as Celestine, is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate (SrSO4). It is named for its occasional delicate blue color. Celestite and the carbonate mineral strontianite are the principal sources of the element strontium, commonly used in fireworks and in various metal alloys. Celestite is a very high vibrational stone that’s energy can […]
Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla is a phyllosilicate mineral that is frequently discovered in rounded masses, vein fillings, or crusts. It has a cyan (blue-green) color and is a minor ore of copper, having a hardness of 2.5 to 7.0 12. It is of secondary origin and forms in the oxidation zones of copper ore bodies. Associated minerals are […]
Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is a gemstone variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally apple-green, but varies to deep green. Chrysoprase is the name of a translucent chalcedony that ranges in color between yellowish green and green. Its green color is usually caused by traces of nickel. Chrysoprase is a powerful stone […]
Citrine
Citrine is a yellow variety of quartz that can be found throughout the world. Most citrine available today is mined in Brazil or Uruguay, with known deposits in Russia, Madagascar, and Kazakhstan as well 1. Citrine ranges in color from lighter yellows to deeper brownish yellows; shades of orange; and many hues in between. Citrine […]
Clear Quartz
Clear Quartz is a transparent and colorless mineral made of silicon and oxygen. It is part of the trigonal crystal system. Clear Quartz is one of the most abundant healing stones out there and is mined from all corners of the globe. It is relatively affordable and can be found anywhere. Clear Quartz has many […]
Emerald
Emerald is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl colored green by trace amounts of chromium or sometimes vanadium. Beryl has a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale. Most emeralds are highly included, so their toughness (resistance to breakage) is classified as generally poor. Emerald is a cyclosilicate. The name “emerald” comes […]
Fluorite
Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is the mineral form of calcium fluoride, CaF2. It belongs to the halide minerals. It crystallizes in isometric cubic habit, although octahedral and more complex isometric forms are not uncommon. Fluorite primarily occurs as a pore-filling mineral in carbonate rocks (limestones and dolostones), as low temperature hydrothermal vein deposits associated with […]
Garnet
Garnet is a set of closely related minerals that form a group, resulting in gemstones in almost every color. Red garnets have a long history, but modern gem buyers can pick from a rich palette of garnet colors: greens, oranges, pinkish oranges, deeply saturated purplish reds, and even some blues. Garnet is New York State’s […]
Hematite
Hematite is a common iron oxide compound with the formula Fe2O3 1. It is widely found in rocks and soils and is the most important iron ore because of its high iron content (70 percent) and its abundance. Hematite crystals belong to the rhombohedral lattice system which is designated the alpha polymorph of Fe. The […]
Howlite
Howlite is a borate mineral that is usually found in evaporite deposits and is relatively rare. It is mined only in parts of the U.S. and in Canada, where it was first discovered in 1868 in Nova Scotia. Howlite is a beautiful white stone that represents the spiritual qualities of stillness, tenderness, and open-mindedness. Howlite […]
Iolite
Iolite is a gemstone that is also known as cordierite. It is a magnesium iron aluminum silicate mineral that can be light to deep blue and usually has a purplish tinge to it. Deeper colored stones are more valuable. Iolite is reasonably scratch-resistant, with a 7 to 7.5 ranking on the Mohs mineral hardness scale. […]
