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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 moldavite really is, how a meteorite impact in Germany about 15 million years ago created this green glass, where it is found, what crystal traditions say it means, how to care for it, and the detailed checks that separate real moldavite from the many glass fakes on the market. - Juniper Berry Essential Oil: Uses, Scent, Safety and How It Differs From Juniper Wood and Cade Oils
What juniper berry essential oil is, how it is distilled from the cones of Juniperus communis, what it smells like, what research does and does not support, the truth behind old kidney warnings, dilution and storage, pets, and how it differs from juniper twig, cade and Virginian cedarwood oils. - Calcite: Meaning, Properties, Colors, Care and How to Spot a Fake
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What wintergreen essential oil is, why it is almost pure methyl salicylate, how it relates to aspirin, its uses in muscle rubs and flavoring, why it is one of the most dangerous essential oils if swallowed, who should avoid it, safe dilution, storage and how to spot synthetic or adulterated oil. - Apatite: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot a Fake
What apatite is, why its name means to deceive, how it relates to your teeth and bones, its colors including blue, neon blue-green and yellow, where it is mined, what it symbolizes, how to clean and store a stone rated 5 on the Mohs scale, and how to spot glass, dyed stones and look-alikes. - Spearmint Essential Oil: Uses, Spearmint vs Peppermint, Blends and Safety
What spearmint essential oil is, why carvone gives it a sweeter, gentler scent than peppermint, what research does and does not show, how to dilute, diffuse and blend it, safety for skin, children and pets, and how to choose a good bottle. - Chrysocolla: Meaning, Properties, Care and How to Spot a Fake
What chrysocolla is, how it forms with copper minerals like malachite and turquoise, where it comes from, what it symbolizes, why it is so soft, how gem silica differs, how to clean and store it safely, and how to spot dyed, reconstituted and look-alike stones. - Cypress Essential Oil: Uses, Scent, Safety and How It Differs From Blue Cypress and Hinoki
What cypress essential oil is, which tree it comes from, what gives it a fresh evergreen scent, what research does and does not support, how to dilute, diffuse and blend it, oxidation and storage, and how Mediterranean cypress differs from blue cypress and hinoki oils.