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Selenite vs. satin spar is one of the most debated topics in the crystal community lately. Is satin spar really "mislabeled" or "fake" selenite? What is the difference between the two?   Selenite and satin spar are both varieties of the mineral gypsum. Satin spar is the most common variety of this mineral that you will see in almost every crystal shop and every time you search up selenite online. However, many say that this is "fake" selenite because there is another variety of gypsum that is known to be true selenite. This true selenite is usually transparent, flat and...

Heart chakra  Stone of transformation 3.5-4 hardness level Emotional healing & protection Courage, wealth, wisdom   Geology Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with a hardness level of 3.5-4 out of 10 on the Moh’s hardness scale. This means it is pretty soft, and can be scratched easily.  Malachite forms in a couple different ways, it can be fibrous, botryoidal or form in stalactites. It is very rare for malachite to form large, individual crystals.  Malachite forms at shallow depths within the earth, in the oxidizing zone above copper deposits. As copper ore weathers, it mixes with other elements,...

Chalcedony, agate and jasper are all quartz based stones that encompass a large amount of crystals we know and love. If you have a crystal collection, you definitely have some of these crystals in your collection. Sometimes these terms can be used interchangeably, but each category has slight differences that differentiate them from each other. Since all of these crystals are all described as microcrystalline varieties of quartz, it can be hard to see what the difference between them is. There is a lot of mislabeling when it comes to these terms, so it’s important to understand the differences.   Chalcedony is the...

Thulite is a rare stone with a beautiful reddish pink color. It was first discovered in 1820 in Sauland in Telemark, Norway. Thulite is named after the mythical island "Thule".    Geology Thulite, sometimes known as rosaline, is a pink variety of the mineral zoisite, a sorosillicate mineral. Thulite is given its unique pink color due to manganese in the crystal structure. The thulite we see on the market can be a combination of thulite, piemontite, quartz, calcite, and other minerals such as mica.   Piemontite is another manganese rich mineral that is often found in combination with thulite or can be mistaken for it....

Clear quartz  Clear quartz is known as the master healer and has the ability to amplify energies surrounding it. It holds a high vibration and is excellent for manifesting and aligning to your highest self. Clear quartz is undoubtedly powerful and used in every day items such as watches and computers. Quartz pairs well with just about any other crystal to amplify and strengthen its energy. It is essential if you are looking for a crystal to bring clarity, balance, harmony, and alignment to your life.    Rose quartz  Rose quartz carries a gentle and loving energy, allowing us to give more...