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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite is a basic hydrous zinc silicate. It was formally classed alongside Smithsonite as Calamine, until it was discovered that these minerals are in fact slightly different from each other. It can be found in white, colourless, beige, yellow, light brown or blue. Its name comes from the Greek hemi, meaning half and morph, meaning shape, as it has different crystal terminations on each end of a single crystal. However this formation is rarely seen as most hemimorphite
Jan 3, 20201 min read


Kyanite
Kyanite is an aluminosilicate mineral which is often columnar or bladed and is splintery. It is typically blue but does come in black,...
May 31, 20192 min read


Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate and has a colour ranging from dark blue, through turquoise to green. Its hardness can vary from 2 (very soft) to 7 if it has quartz or opal present to make it harder. It is often found with malachite and azurite. Chrysocolla is associated with the throat chakra and also the heart & root. It is a stone of communicating true expression of one’s inner wisdom, and wearing it near the throat can help with profound speech. It encourages us
Sep 28, 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
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