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Onyx
Onyx is a parallel banded variety of chalcedony, a silicate mineral. It is an ancient gemstone that has been used in jewelry and as an ornamental gemstone for carvings since antiquity. Onyx has traditionally been one of the most important engraving and cameo gemstones, where its most common form was a black base with a […]
Peridot
Peridot is a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine. It is sometimes called chrysolite. Peridot is the birthstone for August and the 15th anniversary gemstone. It is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color. Peridot can be found in mafic and ultramafic rocks occurring in lava and peridotite xenoliths of the […]
Pyrite
Pyrite is a naturally occurring iron disulfide mineral that is commonly found around the world in a variety of geological formations, from sedimentary deposits to hydrothermal veins, and as a constituent of metamorphic rocks. It is also known as fool’s gold because of its resemblance to gold. Pyrite has a bright metallic luster and is […]
Rhodonite
Rhodonite is a beautiful pink mineral that is associated with the heart chakra, love, self-love, friendship, and compassion. It is used to heal the heart and emotional trauma/drama. It can also be used to reverse mineral depletion and increase energy and vitality. Rhodonite has benefits for calming emotional shock and panic, and provides grounded support […]
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is a beautiful pink crystal that is associated with the heart chakra, love, self-love, friendship, and compassion. It is used to heal the heart, the skin, and the circulatory system. It can also prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure, and release negative energy. Rose Quartz has benefits for pregnancy, childbirth, fertility, and various […]
Ruby
Ruby is a beautiful gemstone that has been prized for centuries for its beauty and durability. It is a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide) and is one of the most popular traditional jewelry gems 1. Ruby is known for its powerful healing properties. It can help detoxify the body, blood, and lymph, and […]
Selenite
Selenite is a beautiful crystal that is known for its powerful healing properties. It is considered one of the most powerful healing stones for cleansing, protection, and clarifying. Selenite is associated with the spine and the skeletal system and can be used to mitigate problems with Mercury fillings in dental work. Selenite is mainly used […]
Shungite
Shungite is a rare black stone made up of up to 99% carbon. It is mainly found in Shunga, a village in Karelia, Russia. The stone has a unique composition and contains fullerenes, which are 3-D spherical molecules made of 60 carbon atoms. These molecules are hollow and sometimes called buckyballs. Shungite is believed to […]
Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz is a brownish-grey, translucent variety of quartz that ranges in clarity from almost complete transparency to an almost-opaque brownish-gray or black crystals. The color of smoky quartz is produced when natural radiation, emitted from the surrounding rock, activates color centers around aluminum impurities within the crystalline structure. Smoky Quartz is a type of […]
Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass that has been used for centuries in various forms of jewelry and art. It is known for its unique appearance, which features white snowflake-like patterns on a black background. Snowflake Obsidian is believed to have many healing properties. It can help with balance, purification, and grounding of the […]
Sodalite
Sodalite is a beautiful royal blue tectosilicate mineral that is often used as an ornamental gemstone. It is found in large masses, with some of the best quality material found in Ontario . Sodalite is also known for its connection to the throat and third eye chakras. It has a soothing and calming energy that […]
Sunstone
Sunstone is a type of feldspar crystal that is known for its aventurescent effect, which is a glittery or sparkly appearance caused by tiny plate-like mineral inclusions within the stone. Sunstone is usually orange or reddish-brown in color and is found in Southern Norway, Sweden, various United States localities and on some beaches along the […]
