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Jade
Jade is a gemstone that has been used for centuries in jewelry, ornaments, small sculptures, and utilitarian objects. It is actually made of two different minerals: jadeite and nephrite. Jadeite is the more highly prized of the two jadestones. Jade is mostly associated with China, but other places around the world have incorporated jade into […]
Jasper
Jasper is an opaque variety of chalcedony that is usually red, brown or green in color. It is often used for decorative purposes such as vases, bowls and other ornamental objects. Jasper is also used for jewelry making and has been used for thousands of years for this purpose. Jasper is believed to have strong […]
Jet
Jet is a type of organic rock that is formed from fossilized wood . It is a black or dark brown coal-like material that is lightweight and easy to carve . Jet has been used for thousands of years for jewelry making and decorative purposes. It was also used in ancient times for medicinal purposes […]
Kyanite
Kyanite is a typically blue aluminosilicate mineral that is found in aluminium-rich metamorphic pegmatites and sedimentary rock. It is the high pressure polymorph of andalusite and sillimanite. Kyanite is a powerful meditation stone and can help with astral travel, past-life recall, and reaching higher planes. It has strong metaphysical properties that make it an excellent […]
Labradorite
Labradorite is a type of feldspar mineral that was originally discovered in Labrador, Canada. It is an intermediate to calcic member of the plagioclase series and has an anorthite percentage of between 50 and 70. Labradorite is beneficial to the lungs and may assist with respiratory problems, bronchitis, and colds. It assists in digestion, regulation, […]
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue metamorphic rock that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. It is used as a semi-precious stone for jewelry making, sculpting material, pigment, and ornamental material. High-quality lapis lazuli can be a costly gem. The most desirable specimens have a rich, solid blue color and perhaps a few […]
Larimar
Larimar is a rare blue stone that is found only in the Dominican Republic. It is a type of pectolite, which is an acid silicate hydrate of calcium and sodium. The unique blue coloration of larimar is due to copper substitution for calcium. Larimar is known for its calming and soothing properties. It is believed […]
Malachite
Malachite is a beautiful green mineral that has been used for centuries for its healing properties and as a decorative stone. It is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral that is often found in association with other copper minerals such as azurite and chrysocolla . Malachite is known for its ability to absorb negative energies and […]
Merlinite
Merlinite is a powerful gemstone that is also known as dendritic opal, dendritic agate, psilomelane, and the magic bearer. It is a combination of opalized agate with small inclusions of dendrites. Merlinite is named after the wizard Merlin because of the stone’s ability to attract mystical and magical experiences to anyone who wears it. It […]
Moonstone
Moonstone is a beautiful gemstone that is known for its iridescent sheen. It is a type of feldspar mineral that is composed of two types of feldspar: orthoclase and albite. Moonstone is a birthstone for June, along with pearl and alexandrite. It is believed to have healing properties and is said to help with emotional […]
Nuummite
Nuummite is a rare metamorphic rock that consists of the amphibole minerals gedrite and anthophyllite. It is named after the area of Nuuk in Greenland, where it was found. Nuummite is usually black in color and opaque. It consists of two amphiboles, gedrite and anthophyllite, which form exsolution lamellae that give the rock its typical […]
Obsidian
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock . It is produced when lava cools rapidly and does not have time to crystallize . Obsidian is usually black or dark brown in color, but it can also be green, gray, or red . Obsidian has been used for thousands of […]
