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Childrenite: Properties, Localities, and Jewelry Uses
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Childrenite: Properties, Localities, and Jewelry Uses

Childrenite is a rare hydrated ironโ€“aluminum phosphate mineral, usually found in warm brown to yellow-brown...
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What Is an Index Mineral? (For Rock & Gem Lovers)
Mineralogy

What Is an Index Mineral? (For Rock & Gem Lovers)

If you've ever wondered how geologists read the stories hidden inside rocks, index minerals are...
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Chalcopyrite: Properties, Copper Extraction, and Jewellery Uses
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Chalcopyrite: Properties, Copper Extraction, and Jewellery Uses

Chalcopyrite is one of those minerals that sits quietly at the crossroads of industry, geology,...
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Crystals for the Moon: Working with Lunar Energy and Gemstone Jewellery
Crystal Healing

Crystals for the Moon: Working with Lunar Energy and Gemstone Jewellery

Why Work with Moon Crystals? Picture yourself stepping outside on a warm July evening, the...
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Tremolite: Mineral Properties, Geology, Safety, and Jewellery Uses
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Tremolite: Mineral Properties, Geology, Safety, and Jewellery Uses

Tremolite is a mineral that sits at a fascinating crossroads - admired by collectors for...
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What Is a Silicate? (And Why Silicate Minerals Matter in Gemstones and Jewellery)
Mineralogy

What Is a Silicate? (And Why Silicate Minerals Matter in Gemstones and Jewellery)

Silicate minerals form the literal foundation of the world beneath our feet - and they...
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Cavansite: Meaning, Properties, and How We Use This Rare Blue Crystal in Jewellery
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Cavansite: Meaning, Properties, and How We Use This Rare Blue Crystal in Jewellery

Cavansite is a rare, electric-blue calcium vanadium silicate mineral prized for its vivid colour, delicate...
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Gemstones from Brazil: A Guide to Brazilian Gemstones for Jewellery Lovers
Culture & History

Gemstones from Brazil: A Guide to Brazilian Gemstones for Jewellery Lovers

Brazil is the world's leading source of a wide variety of gemstones, producing over 100...
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Caledonite: Properties, Localities, and Jewellery Uses
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Caledonite: Properties, Localities, and Jewellery Uses

Caledonite is one of the most visually striking yet fragile minerals in the collector world....
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Primary Minerals: Formation, Weathering, and Why They Matter for Gemstones
Mineralogy

Primary Minerals: Formation, Weathering, and Why They Matter for Gemstones

Key Takeaways A primary mineral is a mineral species that crystallized during the original formation...
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Bustamite: Properties, Meaning, Type Locality & Healing Uses
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Bustamite: Properties, Meaning, Type Locality & Healing Uses

Introduction to Bustamite Bustamite is a rare manganese inosilicate mineral best known for its attractive...
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Stones and Crystals for Fertility: A Gentle Guide to Support Your Journey
Crystal Healing

Stones and Crystals for Fertility: A Gentle Guide to Support Your Journey

How Fertility Crystals Can Support You Trying to conceive can be one of life's most...
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