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Morganite
Morganite is a type of Beryl, with the mineral Manganese giving it a pale pink colour. It is often translucent and can be found in...
Feb 28, 20201 min read


Petalite
Petalite is a lithium aluminium phyllosilicate mineral . It can be found colourless, or in shades of white, grey, pink or yellow....
Sep 6, 20191 min read


Unakite
Unakite is composed of green epidote and pink orthoclase feldspar together with quartz and is usually mottled in appearance. Its name comes from the Unakas mountains in North Carolina where it was first discovered. Unakite is associated with all chakra points, especially the heart. It is very balancing and nurturing. It teaches patience and persistence and is a stone for true spiritual seekers who wish to hold steadfast to their chosen path. It aids in our connection to the n
Jun 21, 20191 min read


Dioptase
Dioptase is a copper cyclosilicate mineral , transparent to translucent and is its colour is vibrant green to blue/green. It is very...
Mar 29, 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


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


Ruby
Ruby is the red variety of corundum (aluminium oxide). It is found in many shades of red depending on the chromium and iron content. It...
Jan 18, 20192 min read


Emerald
Emerald is a variety of the mineral Beryl (the same mineral as aquamarine) and the green colour is due to the presence of chromium and vanadium. Emerald tends to have many inclusions and when used as gems for jewellery, stones may be oiled to fill and disguise cracks and hide flaws. It is one of the four most ‘precious’ gemstones along with Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire. Emerald is associated with the heart chakra. It opens the heart to love, forgiveness, compassion and trust. It
Jan 9, 20192 min read


Tourmaline - coloured (not black)
Tourmaline comes in different colours including pink/red (Rubellite), green (Verdelite), Watermelon, blue (Indicolite) or yellow/brown...
Dec 7, 20182 min read


Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral of the Calcite group. Its appearance is usually pink and white banded layers with its rare...
Aug 17, 20182 min read


Rhodonite
Rhodonite is a manganese silicate mineral. It commonly occurs in opaque compact masses with transparent crystals being very rare and fragile. Its colour is pink or rose-red and normally has black veins running though it which are rich in manganese. Rhodonite is one of the crystals for love, however this is more external, promoting the energy of love. It encourages compassion and brings the energy of love into everyday life. It has the ability to show both sides of an issue an
Aug 10, 20182 min read


Green Aventurine
Aventurine is a member of the Quartz family. Green is the most common colour of aventurine and its colour is due to an inclusion of Fuchsite particles, which sparkle within the quartz. Green aventurine is associated with the heart chakra. It is often overlooked for prettier pink crystals when selecting a crystal for the heart, but it should not be underestimated, as it is an amazing crystal for healing. The green aventurine is a balancing stone. It aids in finding peace and h
May 18, 20182 min read
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