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Crystal GuidesRose Quartz, Honestly
Most of what gets written about rose quartz is a bit breathless. Here is a quieter guide, with the geology, the tradition, and a few honest notes on what crystal skincare can and cannot do.
Crystal GuidesMalachite, the Green That Hides a Warning
Few stones are as striking as a polished malachite, and few crystals require as much honest handling. Where it comes from, why the dust is toxic, and how to live with one of the most beautiful and demanding stones in the mineral world.
Crystal GuidesGreen Aventurine, the Gentle Lucky Stone
The stone most commonly gifted for new beginnings. Where the sparkle comes from, why it has kept its association with luck for centuries, and why we are cautious about how luck gets marketed.
Crystal GuidesMoss Agate, the Gardener's Stone
Not technically an agate and not technically mossy, but one of the loveliest stones to hold against a window. Where the green dendrites come from, and the long association with gardens and slow growth.
Crystal GuidesPrehnite, the Stone That Heals the Healer
A pale green calcium aluminium silicate often threaded with black epidote needles. Where the unusual translucent glow comes from, and the long tradition of keeping one near people who look after others.