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The Crystals Catalog
Tap any crystal to read its meaning, properties, care and how to spot a fake. See the full Crystals Catalog.
Amazonite
Amethyst
Aqua Aura Quartz
Aquamarine
Aragonite
Black Tourmaline
Carnelian
Citrine
Clear Quartz
Fluorite
Garnet
Green Aventurine
Hematite
Howlite
Jade
Labradorite
Lapis Lazuli
Malachite
Moonstone
Moss Agate
Obsidian
Opal
Peridot
Pyrite
Red Jasper
Rose Quartz
Selenite
Smoky Quartz
Sodalite
Tiger's Eye
Turquoise
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What bloodstone (heliotrope) is, how its red spots form, the legends and March birthstone history behind it, what it is said to mean in crystal tradition, how to care for it and how to tell it from dyed stones and look-alikes. - Kyanite: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot a Fake
What kyanite is, why its hardness changes with direction, what blue, black, green and orange kyanite are said to mean in crystal tradition, how to care for its fragile blades and how to tell it from sapphire, glass and other look-alikes. - Lemongrass Essential Oil: Uses, Citral, Skin Safety and How It Differs From Citronella
What lemongrass essential oil is, why its high citral content makes it a strong skin sensitizer, how East and West Indian lemongrass differ from citronella and palmarosa, and safe ways to use it at home. - Vetiver Essential Oil: The Root Oil, Where It Comes From, Uses and Safety
What vetiver essential oil is, why it comes from the roots of a grass, how Haitian, Javanese, Indian and Bourbon vetiver differ, how it is used in perfume and calming blends and how to handle such a thick oil safely. - Rose Essential Oil vs Rose Absolute: Rose Otto, Absolute and Rose Water Explained
The difference between rose otto (distilled rose essential oil), rose absolute and rose water, which roses they come from, why real rose oil is so expensive, how to spot a fake and how to use it safely. - Patchouli Essential Oil: Scent, History, Uses, Aging and Safety
What patchouli essential oil is, why its leaves are dried before distillation, how the oil changes with age, how it is used in perfume and home blends and the practical safety points to know. - Geranium Essential Oil: Rose Geranium vs Bourbon, Uses, Blending and Safety
What geranium essential oil is (and why it comes from Pelargonium, not garden cranesbill), how Egyptian, Chinese and Bourbon oils differ, how it is used in skin care and blends and the allergy precautions that matter. - Cedarwood Essential Oil: Atlas vs Virginian vs Himalayan, Uses and Safety
The main types of cedarwood essential oil, why “Virginian cedarwood” is really a juniper, how each smells and is used in blends, hair care and around the home, and the safety points to know. - Sandalwood Essential Oil: Types, Uses, Sustainability and Safety
What sandalwood essential oil is, how East Indian, Australian and “West Indian” oils differ, why sustainability matters for Santalum album, how the oil is used in perfume and blends and how to use it safely. - Ylang Ylang Essential Oil: Grades, Uses, Blending and Safety
What ylang ylang essential oil is, what Extra, I, II, III and complete grades mean, how it is used in perfume and aromatherapy blends and why it needs careful dilution to avoid skin allergy.