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Howlite
Howlite is a calcium borosilicate hydroxide mineral, forming in massive or nodules, with crystals of it being very rare. It is colourless...
Oct 18, 20191 min read


Pietersite
Pietersite is a variety of quartz (silicon dioxide) composed of Tiger’s Eye, Hawks Eye and Jasper. It has dramatic swirling colours of...
Apr 12, 20191 min read


Lepidolite
Lepidolite is a mica containing lithium mineral. Its colour is most often pink, purple or lavender and you can often see silver flecks...
Mar 15, 20191 min read


Larimar
Larimar is a form of blue Pectolite which is only found in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean. It is also known as Stefilia's stone,...
Mar 8, 20191 min read


Danburite
Danburite is a calcium boron silicate mineral . It can be found in colourless, pink or yellow and forms a wedge-shaped prism. Its name...
Feb 27, 20191 min read


Moonstone
Moonstone is a type of Orthoclase which belongs to the Feldspar group of crystals. It has a blue or white sheen which is caused by the...
Dec 14, 20182 min read


Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a variety of Beryl which is the mineral beryllium aluminium silicate and its blue / blue- green colour is caused by iron oxides. Its name comes from the Latin aqua marina, meaning ‘water of the sea’ and this is due to its colour. Aquamarine is associated with the throat chakra and helps to overcome the fear of speaking. It can help teachers or presenters when addressing large groups of people and can also help individuals when needing to speak to another in a cl
Sep 14, 20182 min read


Sodalite
The composition of Sodalite is sodium aluminium silicate and it gets its name from the sodium content. Sodalite does not belong to a family of crystals like the quartz crystals we have already worked with, however in mineralogy it may be classed as a feldspathoid. Sodalite is found in all shades of blue and may contain white streaks of calcite within it. Sodalite is the main constituent of Lapis Lazuli, along with other minerals. Sodalite is usually associated with the third
Jun 1, 20182 min read


Blue Lace Agate
Blue Lace Agate is a type of chalcedony that belongs to the Quartz family of minerals. Agate forms in cracks in rocks or hollows formed by gas bubbles in volcanic rocks. All agate is banded and the blue lace is particularly pretty as it forms pale blue and white lace effect bands. Its colour is due to copper and salt. Blue lace agate is a stone of calmness. It is peaceful and soothing and can help to cool anger. It is a good stone for children or shy, sensitive people as it i
May 25, 20182 min read


Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz belongs to the mineral family Quartz. The colour can vary from pale pink through to reddish-rose. The colour is thought to be due to the presence of small amounts of titanium (some say also manganese or dumortierite). If a rose quartz has a large amount of titanium then it will have a lilac tinge to it, and this is known as Lavender Rose Quartz. Rose quartz is found in abundance around the world. Even though it is part if the quartz family, it occurs mostly in mas
Mar 30, 20183 min read
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