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What Is Bloodstone? Bloodstone (Heliotrope) is a dark green variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz) embedded with vivid red iron...

The "double-edged sword" effect of crystal therapy You may have heard that crystals can heal...

Introduction As lead gemologist at Prestige Gem Lab (certified 5,000+ alexandrites since 2012), I’ve seen...

What Is Alexandrite? Alexandrite is an exceptionally rare variety of the mineral chrysoberyl (chemical formula: BeAl₂O₄), prized for...

What Is Jadeite? Jadeite is one of two minerals (along with nephrite) officially recognized as jade. Renowned...

What Is Morganite? Morganite is a beautiful pink to peachy-pink gemstone that belongs to the Beryl family,...