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Phenakite is a hard beryllium silicate, often unassuming in appearance. Its collector value rests on...

How red jasper forms, how to recognise it, what meanings are attributed to it and...

How to clean gemstones properly, which stones are sensitive to water, sunlight or chemicals, and...

How yellow calcite forms, which crystal structure and cleavage are typical and why symbolism must...

How tourmalinated quartz forms, how to recognise inclusions and colours, and how to care for...

Why orange calcite is a mineral rather than a citrus fruit, how colour and crystal...

What distinguishes phenakite mineralogically, what spiritual meanings are attributed to it and why healing effects...