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African Turquoise
Color: Greenish with dark spots  
Moh's Hardness: 6.5 - 7  
Mystical Birthstone: October Good Luck Stone: Aries
   
African Turquoise is the trade name given to this spotted green stone belonging to the Jasper family. Jasper's name is derived from the Greek word meaning "spotted stone". Jasper can contain many different materials, giving it a wide range of colors and appearances. Deposits mainly occur in India, Egypt, the U.S., Canada, Russia, Australia, Madagascar, Brazil and Uruguay.
Amazonite
Color: Blue-green, pale green  
Moh's Hardness: 6  
Metaphysical: Success, joy, self-expression, awakening heart, soothing, harmony & balancing.
   
Amazonite derives it's name from the Amazon River where it was thought to originate. The coloring agent is lead and may appear mottled. Amazonite can be found in the U.S., Brazil, Australia, Zimbabwe, Russia, Madagascar, and Namibia.
Amethyst
Color: Purple, violet & pale red-violet  
Moh's Hardness: 7 Anniversary Stone: Six-Year Stone
Birthstone: February Good Luck Stone: Pisces
   
Amethyst is the most precious stone of the quartz family, deriving its name from the Greek word meaning "not drunken". Amethyst was traditionally worn to guard against drunkenness and instill a sober mind. Amethyst is thought to have a calming effect and enhance a meditative state. Its color comes from iron impurities in the crystal structure. Amethyst can be found in Brazil, Uruguay, the U.S., Madagascar, Russia, India, Australia, and South Africa.
Apatite
Color: Colorless,Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue & Violet
Moh's Hardness: 5  
   
   
Apatite stones, when cut correctly, has a brilliant and strong color. Derived from the Greek word meaning "to cheat", it is often mistaken for other gemstones such as topaz and tourmaline. Blue apatite can be found in Burma and Sri Lanka, while yellow, blue and green varieties are found in Brazil, Russia, Canada, East Africa, Sweden, Spain and Mexico.
Blue Opal (Peruvian)
Color: Varying shades of Blue, Sea-blue Mystical Birthstone: April
Moh's Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5 Anniversary Stone: 14-Year Stone
Birthstone: October Good Luck Stone: Libra
   
Peruvian Blue Opal is a somewhat rare and unique stone, its color ranging from near transparent to a beautiful sea-blue color. The opalescence is caused by light diffracting off of tiny silica spheres within the crystal structure. Peruvian Blue Opal is thought to help quiet the mind in meditation and to aid in sleep.
Calcite
Color: Colorless, white, yellow and brown  
Moh's Hardness: 3  
   
   
Calcite is found in limestone and in many stalagmites and stalactites. A very soft stone, it takes great care to cut and facet. Calcite can be found in Italy, Germany, England and the U.S.
Carnelian
Color: Bluish, white, gray  
Moh's Hardness: 6.5 - 7  
  Good Luck Stone: Cancer
   
Carnelian belongs to the Chalcedony family, its color coming from the iron content, which is enhanced by heating. Carnelian can be found in India, Brazil and Uruguay.
Chalcedony
Color: Bluish, white, gray  
Moh's Hardness: 6.5 - 7  
  Good Luck Stone: Cancer
   
Chalcedony is comprised of microscopic, parallel fibers. Its color is bluish-white-gray, and has exceptional luster and density. Chalcedony can be found in Uruguay, Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Zimbabwe and California.
Citrine
Color: Light to dark yellow, gold-brown  
Moh's Hardness: 7 Anniversary: 13- Year Stone
Birthstone: November Good Luck Stone: Gemini
   
Citrine, a variety of quartz, gets its yellowish color from iron impurities. It is said this gem provides the wearer with a sense of stability and can bring emotional balance to both the mind & body. It has also been used as a purifying agent or cleansing stone. Citrine can be found in Brazil, Madagascar, Argentina, the U.S., Burma, Russia, Scotland, Namibia and Spain.
Coral
Color: Red, pink, white, blue, black  
Moh's Hardness: 3 - 4  
   
Coral is found in warmer seas, and are the skeletal remains of small marine animals called polyps. Red coral, the most valuable, has uses dating back to the Mesopotamian civilization. Red and pink corals are found in Japan, the Mediterranean, African coasts, Malaysia, and the Red Sea. Coral has been thought to protect children.
Crystal Quartz
Color: Colorless  
Moh's Hardness: 7  
Alternate Birthstone: March  
   
The most common mineral found in the Earth's crust, quartz' name is derived from the Greek word meaning "ice". Crystal quartz has been widely used as ornaments, costume jewelry and as imitation diamonds. Crystal quartz is found worldwide, mostly from Brazil, the U.S.. Madagascar and the Alps.
Dumortierite
Color: Blue to violet  
Moh's Hardness: 8.5  
   
Dumortierite is a popular ornamental stone. Because it is an extremely hard stone, it is easily carved into beads, sculptures, eggs and spheres. It has a rich deep violet to blue color that is very attractive. Dumortierite is found in the U.S., Siberia, Russia and Madagascar.
Fluorite
Color: All colors  
Moh's Hardness: 4  
   
Fluorite comes in a wide range of colors including purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown, pink, black and reddish orange. Multiple colors are often found in one specimen of Fluorite, making this a very unique stone. Fluorite is often used in industry as "flux" for steel and aluminum processing. Fluorite is found in the U.S., Canada, Austria, Thailand, Peru, Mexico, China, Poland, Argentina, Hungary, Norway, England and Germany.
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