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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
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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. - Tanzanite: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot a Fake Blue-Violet Gem
What tanzanite is, why it comes from one place on Earth, how heat turns brownish zoisite blue-violet, the meanings crystal lovers give it, how to care for a gem that scratches and chips, and practical ways to spot simulants and misleading labels. - Thyme Essential Oil: Chemotypes, Uses, Safety Limits and How to Choose Between Thymol and Linalool Types
What thyme essential oil is, why thyme comes in several chemotypes with very different strength and safety, what thymol does in mouthwashes and disinfectants, what research does and does not show, safe dilution limits for each type, cautions for children, pets and people on blood thinners and how to buy quality thyme oil. - Amber: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot Fake Amber, Copal and Plastic
What amber really is, how ancient tree resin becomes a gem, the differences between Baltic, Dominican and other amber, why copal is not the same, the meanings crystal lovers give amber, how to care for this soft, warm organic gem, the FDA warning on amber teething necklaces and practical ways to spot fakes. - Neroli Essential Oil: Uses, Scent, Safety and How It Differs From Petitgrain, Orange Blossom Absolute and Sweet Orange
What neroli essential oil is, how it is distilled from bitter orange blossoms, why it is so expensive, what gives it its honeyed floral-citrus scent, what research does and does not show, how to dilute and blend it safely, and how to avoid diluted or adulterated neroli. - Azurite: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot a Fake Deep Blue Copper Crystal
What azurite is, how this soft copper carbonate forms and turns into malachite, where the best specimens come from, its long history as a blue pigment, the meanings crystal lovers give it, how to care for a fragile, water-sensitive stone, and how to tell real azurite from dyed howlite, glass and other fakes. - Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil: Uses, Calming Scent, Safety and How It Differs From Oregano and Spanish Marjoram
What sweet marjoram essential oil is, how it is distilled from Origanum majorana, what gives it a warm, herbal, gently calming scent, what research does and does not support, how to dilute and blend it, and how it differs from oregano, wild marjoram and Spanish marjoram oils. - Shungite: Meaning, Elite vs Regular Types, EMF Claims, Water Use, Care and How to Spot a Fake
What shungite is, where it comes from in Russian Karelia, how elite, petrovsky and regular shungite differ, what science says about fullerenes, EMF and 5G protection and water filtering, what crystal traditions believe, how to care for a messy black stone, and simple tests to spot fake shungite. - Oregano Essential Oil: Uses, Carvacrol, Strong Safety Limits and Oil of Oregano Supplements Explained
What oregano essential oil is, which plants it comes from, why carvacrol makes it one of the strongest skin irritants in aromatherapy, the low dilution limits experts recommend, what research does and does not show, how oil of oregano supplements differ from the essential oil, and how to keep children and pets safe.