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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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- Unakite: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot a FakeWhat unakite is, why it is a rock rather than a single mineral, where its pink and green colors come from, the meanings crystal traditions give it, how durable it is, how to clean and store it, and how to tell natural unakite from look-alikes and dyed stones.
- Lemon Essential Oil: Uses, Sun Sensitivity, Cold-Pressed vs Distilled and SafetyWhat lemon essential oil is, how cold-pressed and steam distilled lemon oil differ, why cold-pressed lemon can cause sun reactions on skin, safe dilution, oxidation and storage, diffuser and cleaning uses, what research on nausea and mood found and how to choose a good oil.
- Celestite: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot a FakeWhat celestite is, where its sky-blue color comes from, the meanings crystal lovers give it, why it is soft and fades in sunlight, how to clean and store it without water damage, and how to tell real celestite geodes from dyed or glass imitations.
- Black Pepper Essential Oil: Uses, Safety, Research and Blending TipsWhat black pepper essential oil is, why it smells spicy but does not burn like ground pepper, what small studies on cravings and swallowing found, how to dilute and diffuse it, oxidation and storage, blending ideas and how to choose a good oil.










