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Yooperlite, Opalite and Other Unusual Stones Explained
Yooperlite, Opalite and Other Unusual Stones Explained
What makes yooperlite glow, why opalite is glass, what a prophecy stone is and other questions about unusual stones — explained in plain English. Read more...
How to Clean and Care for Crystals and Stones
How to Clean and Care for Crystals and Stones
Simple, safe care for crystal clusters, polished towers and raw stones: dusting, which stones to keep dry, and how to stop amethyst fading. Read more...
Amethyst vs. Clear Quartz Clusters: How to Choose
Amethyst vs. Clear Quartz Clusters: How to Choose
Amethyst and clear quartz are both quartz — so what's the difference? Color, care, size and where each cluster looks best on a shelf. Read more...
How to Start a Crystal Collection: A Beginner's Guide
How to Start a Crystal Collection: A Beginner's Guide
Clusters, towers or raw stones? A simple guide to starting a natural crystal and mineral collection: what to buy first, how to display it and what to look for. Read more...