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10 Essential Fluorite Specimens to Add to Your Mineral Collection

10 Essential Fluorite Specimens to Add to Your ...

Fluorite is a versatile and visually stunning mineral that offers a wide range of colors, crystal forms, and unique features. Collecting fluorite from various renowned localities around the world can...

10 Essential Fluorite Specimens to Add to Your ...

Fluorite is a versatile and visually stunning mineral that offers a wide range of colors, crystal forms, and unique features. Collecting fluorite from various renowned localities around the world can...

Simple At Home Tests for Mineral Identification

Simple At Home Tests for Mineral Identification

With the thousands of varieties of minerals and rocks in existence, they can often be mistaken for one another. But each one holds distinctive properties that make it identifiable. Fortunately,...

Simple At Home Tests for Mineral Identification

With the thousands of varieties of minerals and rocks in existence, they can often be mistaken for one another. But each one holds distinctive properties that make it identifiable. Fortunately,...

Crystal Trade Names-The Pros and Cons

Crystal Trade Names-The Pros and Cons

In the metaphysical crystal industry, there are a whole host of trade names used to identify particular materials.  The names given can be based off of the color, the location...

Crystal Trade Names-The Pros and Cons

In the metaphysical crystal industry, there are a whole host of trade names used to identify particular materials.  The names given can be based off of the color, the location...

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping For Minerals and Crystals

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping For Minerals and...

With the increase in popularity of mineral and crystal collecting over the past few years, your options are practically endless when it comes to buying a pretty or unique specimen....

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping For Minerals and...

With the increase in popularity of mineral and crystal collecting over the past few years, your options are practically endless when it comes to buying a pretty or unique specimen....

Rockhounding and Mineral Collecting in: Illinois

Rockhounding and Mineral Collecting in: Illinois

While Illinois may not be as renowned as other states for its mineral wealth, it boasts a surprising variety of minerals and crystals. From the limestone-rich regions of southern Illinois...

Rockhounding and Mineral Collecting in: Illinois

While Illinois may not be as renowned as other states for its mineral wealth, it boasts a surprising variety of minerals and crystals. From the limestone-rich regions of southern Illinois...

Can Crystals Melt?

Can Crystals Melt?

Not all crystals are created equal, and when exposed to extreme heat, some may undergo unexpected transformations. Additionally, many commonly collected crystals on the market today are actually manufactured from...

Can Crystals Melt?

Not all crystals are created equal, and when exposed to extreme heat, some may undergo unexpected transformations. Additionally, many commonly collected crystals on the market today are actually manufactured from...