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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
Latest Posts
- Morganite: Meaning, Properties, the J.P. Morgan Story, Care and How to Spot a Fake
What morganite is, how pink beryl got its name, why many stones are heat treated, the meanings crystal lovers give it, how to care for it in rings and how to tell it from kunzite, pink topaz and glass. - Lime Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, Phototoxicity and Safe Dilution
What lime essential oil is, the difference between cold-pressed and steam-distilled lime, why pressed lime oil can cause sun reactions on skin, safe dilution limits, diffuser and cleaning uses, storage and pet safety. - Kunzite: Meaning, Properties, Color Fading, Care and How to Spot a Fake
What kunzite is, how it got its name, why its pink color can fade in sunlight, the meanings crystal lovers give it, how to care for a stone with strong cleavage, and how to tell kunzite from morganite, pink topaz and glass. - Topaz: Meaning, Properties, Colors, Care and How to Spot a Fake or Treated Stone
What topaz is, why most blue topaz is treated, what imperial and mystic topaz mean, the meanings crystal lovers give each color, how to care for a hard but cleavable gem, and how to tell topaz from citrine, glass and coated stones. - Ametrine: Meaning, Properties, Bolivian Origins, Care and How to Spot Lab-Grown and Treated Stones
What ametrine is, how one quartz crystal can be both purple and gold, why most natural stones come from Bolivia, the Anahí legend, the meanings crystal lovers give it, how to protect the color, and how to separate natural ametrine from lab-grown and heat-treated stones. - Mandarin Essential Oil: Uses, Scent, Tangerine vs Mandarin, Red vs Green and Safety
What mandarin essential oil is, how it is cold-pressed from the peel, how it differs from tangerine, orange and bergamot, what red, yellow and green mandarin mean on a label, realistic uses in a diffuser or roller blend, and safety notes on oxidation, pets, children and sun exposure. - Charoite: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot a Fake Purple Swirl Stone
What charoite is, why it comes from a single region of Siberia, what gives it the swirling lilac pattern, the meanings crystal lovers give it, how to care for a softer fibrous stone, and how to tell real charoite from dyed howlite, purple glass and other imitations. - Pine Essential Oil: Uses, Scent, Oxidation Risks, Pine Oil Cleaners and Safety
What pine essential oil is, which pine species it comes from, how it smells and blends, realistic uses at home, why pine oil oxidizes quickly and can irritate skin, how it differs from pine oil cleaners and turpentine, and safety for pets, children and people with asthma. - Iolite: Meaning, Properties, the Viking Sunstone Legend, Care and How to Spot a Fake
What iolite is, why it is called water sapphire, how its strong color change works, what the Viking sunstone legend does and does not prove, the meanings crystal lovers give it, care tips for a fairly durable gem, and how to tell it from tanzanite, glass and sapphire. - Grapefruit Essential Oil: Uses, Scent, Sun Sensitivity, Medication Questions and Safety
What grapefruit essential oil is, how it is cold-pressed from the peel, how its scent compares with other citrus oils, realistic uses in a diffuser or a skin blend, the phototoxicity and oxidation cautions, the grapefruit and medication question, and safety for pets, children and pregnancy.