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Rainforest Jasper Isn’t a Jasper at All–It’s Rainforest Rhyolite

Rainforest Jasper Isn’t a Jasper at All–It’s Ra...

In the world of crystals and stones, rainforest jasper has long captivated enthusiasts with its intriguing appearance and mystical allure. Yet, rainforest jasper is not a jasper at all, instead it’s...

Rainforest Jasper Isn’t a Jasper at All–It’s Ra...

In the world of crystals and stones, rainforest jasper has long captivated enthusiasts with its intriguing appearance and mystical allure. Yet, rainforest jasper is not a jasper at all, instead it’s...

5 ways to break open a whole geode

5 Ways to Break Open Whole Geodes: A brief guide

If you ask us, geodes are nature's hidden treasures.  We absolutely love cracking open a whole geode to see what sort of amazing crystals we will find inside. A geode...

5 Ways to Break Open Whole Geodes: A brief guide

If you ask us, geodes are nature's hidden treasures.  We absolutely love cracking open a whole geode to see what sort of amazing crystals we will find inside. A geode...

Stones That Make Us Think SPRING

Stones That Make Us Think SPRING

Springtime can evoke a variety of emotions and feelings, including Joy, Renewal, Hope, Energy, Gratitude, and Creativity. Who can't wait for spring to come and  and these uplifting feelings (and...

Stones That Make Us Think SPRING

Springtime can evoke a variety of emotions and feelings, including Joy, Renewal, Hope, Energy, Gratitude, and Creativity. Who can't wait for spring to come and  and these uplifting feelings (and...

Rhodonite: Exploring the Geological and Mineralogical Properties

Rhodonite: Exploring the Geological and Mineral...

Rhodonite is a mineral (Chemical formula CaMn3Mn[Si5O15]) named in 1819 by Christoph Freidrich Jasche.  The name rhodonite comes from the Greek “rhodo” meaning rose, referring to its characteristic pink to red...

Rhodonite: Exploring the Geological and Mineral...

Rhodonite is a mineral (Chemical formula CaMn3Mn[Si5O15]) named in 1819 by Christoph Freidrich Jasche.  The name rhodonite comes from the Greek “rhodo” meaning rose, referring to its characteristic pink to red...

Satin Spar vs Selenite vs Gypsum: What's What?

Satin Spar vs Selenite vs Gypsum: What's What?

In the mineral and crystal collection world, the terms satin spar and selenite are often used interchangeably, despite them having distinctly different looks.  Here, we will go over the similarities...

Satin Spar vs Selenite vs Gypsum: What's What?

In the mineral and crystal collection world, the terms satin spar and selenite are often used interchangeably, despite them having distinctly different looks.  Here, we will go over the similarities...