Crystal & Mineral Journal: Geology, Collecting & Crystal Guides

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Iris Agate: Why Does It Have a Rainbow?

Iris Agate can look pale or softly banded until it is held to the light, where extremely fine internal structures can reveal vivid rainbow diffraction. This guide looks at what...

Iris Agate: Why Does It Have a Rainbow?

Iris Agate can look pale or softly banded until it is held to the light, where extremely fine internal structures can reveal vivid rainbow diffraction. This guide looks at what...

What Is Moldavite? Formation, Identification and Collector's Guide

What Is Moldavite? Formation, Identification an...

What is Moldavite? Learn how this natural impact glass formed, why it isn't a mineral, how to identify genuine Moldavite and what collectors look for when choosing a specimen.

What Is Moldavite? Formation, Identification an...

What is Moldavite? Learn how this natural impact glass formed, why it isn't a mineral, how to identify genuine Moldavite and what collectors look for when choosing a specimen.

Crystals, Autism and ADHD: A Sensory-Aware Approach

Crystals, Autism and ADHD: A Sensory-Aware Appr...

A sensory-aware look at how neurodivergent people may enjoy crystals for their texture, shape, weight and colour, without presenting them as a treatment or cure.

Crystals, Autism and ADHD: A Sensory-Aware Appr...

A sensory-aware look at how neurodivergent people may enjoy crystals for their texture, shape, weight and colour, without presenting them as a treatment or cure.

Comparison of cavansite and pentagonite showing differences in crystal habit and overall crystal formation.

Cavansite vs Pentagonite: How to Tell the Diffe...

Cavansite and pentagonite share the same chemical composition but have different crystal structures. Learn how their crystal habits, colour, rarity and formation compare, why cavansite is not always rounded and...

Cavansite vs Pentagonite: How to Tell the Diffe...

Cavansite and pentagonite share the same chemical composition but have different crystal structures. Learn how their crystal habits, colour, rarity and formation compare, why cavansite is not always rounded and...

Naturally iridescent Vera Cruz pyrite mineral specimen from Veracruz Mexico showing metallic colour play

Vera Cruz Pyrite: Mexico's Naturally Iridescent...

Explore the natural science and unique crystal habits of iridescent Vera Cruz pyrite from Mexico. Discover how thin-film interference creates its shifting metallic colour play.

Vera Cruz Pyrite: Mexico's Naturally Iridescent...

Explore the natural science and unique crystal habits of iridescent Vera Cruz pyrite from Mexico. Discover how thin-film interference creates its shifting metallic colour play.

Best Grounding Crystals for Winter: 13 Crystals for Stability, Protection & Reflection

Best Grounding Crystals for Winter: 13 Crystals...

Winter is often a season of slower routines and reflection. Explore 13 grounding crystals, from Black Tourmaline and Smoky Quartz to Moonstone, Aquamarine and Garden Quartz, alongside the geological stories...

Best Grounding Crystals for Winter: 13 Crystals...

Winter is often a season of slower routines and reflection. Explore 13 grounding crystals, from Black Tourmaline and Smoky Quartz to Moonstone, Aquamarine and Garden Quartz, alongside the geological stories...