Galena is one of the stones that serve an important purpose (industrially and metaphysically) in society. It's as old as the time humans learned to extract lead and silver from...

Did you know that shape-shifting is also common in rocks and minerals? Nothing does shape-shifting better than the copper mineral Chalcopyrite – one moment it fools mineralogists that it is...

Updated July 16, 2023 by Alexandre Baillairge No two phantom quartzes are alike. Some crystals can have a well-defined banding, while others have it smaller and somewhat muted. Phantom quartz...

Apatite is a common mineral which comes in an array of colours. One of its sought-after varieties is Green Apatite. Its natural green colour is often associated with healing, renewal,...

Topaz is a precious gemstone that comes in a wide spectrum of colours. It can be amber, blue, gold, pink, or colourless. But the most popular, well-loved of all is...

Updated July 16, 2023 by Alexandre Baillairge Angel Aura Quartz, also known as Rainbow Aura, gleams with an iridescent symphony of rainbow colours that reflect light, similar to the spectral...

Quartz is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is the second most abundant mineral on Earth next to Feldspar. It forms in almost all mineral environments at all...

Not all stones that glitter are gold – some of them are Green Aventurine. Due to its natural charm, it is often used as beads or cabochons for jewelry pieces....

Apache Tears are a small variety (about 2 inches or less in diameter) of the igneous rock Obsidian. They form as oval-shaped pebbles through the rapid cooling of viscous lava...

Apophyllite is a potassium-calcium fluoride-silicate mineral. Structurally, its crystals can be cubic, pyramidal, or tiny sets on a stone. It is commonly used in crystal healing due to its ability...

Known for its captivating combination of vivid blues and greens, Azurmalachite is a gem material made of the copper carbonate materials Azurite and Malachite. Thus, the portmanteau Azurmalachite. This rare...