Moonstone

The most common moonstone is of the orthoclase feldspar mineral adularia, named for an early mining site near Mt. Adular in Switzerland, now the town of St. Gotthard. Historically, the most valuable, transparent moonstones with strong blue sheen came from Myanmar. Today, most commercial moonstones come from Sri Lanka. In many cultures, moonstone is strongly associated with love as well as moon deities. It is a highly prized gift for lovers as it is thought to arouse tender passion. Lovers who possess a moonstone are said to be able to foretell their future life together. In other legend it lends a light to travelers to protect them on their journey.

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SnowFlake Obsidian

Snowflake Obsidian is a unique and beautiful form of obsidian, a volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly. What sets Snowflake Obsidian apart is the presence of white "snowflake" patterns...

SnowFlake Obsidian

Snowflake Obsidian is a unique and beautiful form of obsidian, a volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly. What sets Snowflake Obsidian apart is the presence of white "snowflake" patterns...
Amethyst

Amethyst is a type of quartz that gets its distinctive purple color from iron impurities in the crystal. It is found in geodes all around the world, with notable deposits...

Amethyst

Amethyst is a type of quartz that gets its distinctive purple color from iron impurities in the crystal. It is found in geodes all around the world, with notable deposits...
Peristerite

Peristerite is a variety of feldspar that contains inclusions of exsolved lamellae of albite within a host of orthoclase or oligoclase. This unique structure gives peristerite its distinctive iridescence, with...

Peristerite

Peristerite is a variety of feldspar that contains inclusions of exsolved lamellae of albite within a host of orthoclase or oligoclase. This unique structure gives peristerite its distinctive iridescence, with...