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Crystal Knowledge - Malachite

About Malachite Malachite is a stunning green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂), instantly recognisable by its rich colour and distinctive banded, concentric, or swirling patterns in shades of vibrant emerald,...

Crystal Knowledge - Malachite

About Malachite Malachite is a stunning green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂), instantly recognisable by its rich colour and distinctive banded, concentric, or swirling patterns in shades of vibrant emerald,...

Crystal Knowledge - Chrysocolla

About Chrysocolla Chrysocolla is a vibrant, copper-rich hydrated copper silicate mineral with the formula (Cu₂−xAlx)H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O. It is known for its mesmerising swirls of turquoise, teal, sea green, and sky blue,...

Crystal Knowledge - Chrysocolla

About Chrysocolla Chrysocolla is a vibrant, copper-rich hydrated copper silicate mineral with the formula (Cu₂−xAlx)H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O. It is known for its mesmerising swirls of turquoise, teal, sea green, and sky blue,...

Crystal Knowledge - Gaspeite

About Gaspeite Gaspeite is a rare, apple-green to yellow-green nickel carbonate mineral (NiCO₃), occasionally containing traces of iron or magnesium. It often appears opaque and matte with subtle brown veining...

Crystal Knowledge - Gaspeite

About Gaspeite Gaspeite is a rare, apple-green to yellow-green nickel carbonate mineral (NiCO₃), occasionally containing traces of iron or magnesium. It often appears opaque and matte with subtle brown veining...

Crystal Knowledge - Peach Moonstone

About Peach Moonstone Peach Moonstone is a delicate, softly glowing variety of Moonstone, a member of the Feldspar family (orthoclase and albite), composed of potassium aluminium silicate (KAlSi₃O₈). It’s treasured...

Crystal Knowledge - Peach Moonstone

About Peach Moonstone Peach Moonstone is a delicate, softly glowing variety of Moonstone, a member of the Feldspar family (orthoclase and albite), composed of potassium aluminium silicate (KAlSi₃O₈). It’s treasured...

Crystal Knowledge - Lepidolite

About Lepidolite Lepidolite is a soft, lilac-to-rose-violet mica mineral, composed primarily of potassium lithium aluminium silicate. Its shimmering appearance comes from its layered, sheet-like structure and high lithium content, which...

Crystal Knowledge - Lepidolite

About Lepidolite Lepidolite is a soft, lilac-to-rose-violet mica mineral, composed primarily of potassium lithium aluminium silicate. Its shimmering appearance comes from its layered, sheet-like structure and high lithium content, which...

Crystal Knowledge - Carnelian

About Carnelian Carnelian is a vibrant, fiery variety of Chalcedony (a microcrystalline form of Quartz – SiO₂) known for its rich orange, red, and amber hues. Its colour comes from...

Crystal Knowledge - Carnelian

About Carnelian Carnelian is a vibrant, fiery variety of Chalcedony (a microcrystalline form of Quartz – SiO₂) known for its rich orange, red, and amber hues. Its colour comes from...