Crystals Explained - U-Z
Ulexite Ulexite forms in a block of transparent fibres and exhibits a triclinic structure and has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale of...
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 5 min
Crytals Explained - T
Tekkite These rocks are a natural glass that was formed from the impact of a meteor melting the local rock and producing a variety of...
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 7 min
Crystals Explained - S
Sapphire Sapphire is a form of Corrundum, which exhibits a trigonal structure and has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness....
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 4 min
Crystals Explained - Q/R
Quartz Quartz is the purest form of SiO2, which exhibits a Trigonal structure and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Quatz...
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 8 min
Crystals Explained - O/P
Obsidian Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass which is released from volcanic activity. It forms no crystalline structure as it cools...
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 5 min
Crystals Explained - M/N
Magnetite Magnetite is metallic crystal that exhibits an isometric structure which has a hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Moh’s hardness scale....
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 5 min
Crystals Explained - K/L
Kunsite Kunsite is a form of spodumene that exhibits a monoclinic structure and has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale....
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 2 min
Crystals Explained - I/J
Iolite See Cordierite. Iceland Spar Iceland Spar is a form of Calcite, specifically Optical calcite,which was originally named after it...
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 6 min
Crystals Explained - G/H
Galena Galena is a form of Lead sulphide which forms in cubes and has a hardness of 2.5. It is very dense and exhibits a colour range...
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 3 min
Crystals Explained - E/F
Emerald Emerald is a form of beryl that forms in striking greens varying from pale to vibrant deeps. This crystal exhibits a hexagonal...
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- Mar 1, 2019
- 8 min
Crystals Explained - C/D
Chalcedony Chalcedony is a form of agate which is very supportive. It has a trigonal structure and can come in a variety of colours each...
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- Feb 14, 2019
- 8 min
Crystals Explained - A/B
Agate Agate is a type of quartz, which can be found in a variety of colours. The best quality Agates come from Rio Grande de Sul in...
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- Feb 8, 2019
- 5 min
Cleansing Crystals
There are a variety of methods we can employ to cleanse our crystals. Some involve water, some sound, others involve smoke or fire. How...
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