The Crystal Joys Blog
Amethyst is a variety of quartz known for its purple, violet hue. The purple coloring of amethyst is caused by irradiation and iron impurities in the crystal. The dark purple colored amethyst is found in Siberia with 75-80% purple hue...
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Garnet is a group of several closely related silicate minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colors but the most well known is the dark red hue. All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms, but differ in chemical composition. Garnets are rated between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.
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Turquoise is the birthstone of December and has an extensive history with many cultures. Turquoise has been a rare and valuable gemstone for thousands of years due to its unique hue.
Are you ready for some football? Fall is here and it’s time to root for the home team as they try to make it to the big game in February! Besides cheering for them from the comfort of your living...
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Autumn is here! With its crisp temperatures, beautiful foliage, and abundant opportunities for fun gatherings and events, fall is many people’s favorite season. The seasonal transition from summer to autumn is reflected in our fashion, as we say goodbye to...
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