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Pounamu

Pounamu (pronounced pow-nah-moo) is a term used by the Māori people of New Zealand for a variety of jade, specifically nephrite jade and sometimes bowenite. It is highly valued in […]

Green Onyx

Green Onyx is a beautiful and striking variety of onyx, a banded chalcedony, known for its vibrant green color. Onyx, in general, is made up of layers of silica, and […]

Lepidolite

Lepidolite is Earth’s most common lithium-bearing mineral. Although typically pale lilac, specimens can also be colorless, violet, pale yellow, or gray. Lepidolite crystals may appear pseudohexagonal. The mineral is also found […]