Chrysocolla, the king of carbonate copper gemstones, is an alluring, vivid blue-green color and is often mistaken for turquoise because they share many visual similarities. It can often be found intermingled with malachite, turquoise and azurite, creating a wonderful mixed gemstone known as Eilat stone (named after the city where it was once mined).

The rich, vibrant blue and green colors of chrysocolla are reminiscent of looking down upon the earth’s surface from space. Chrysocolla Metaphysical Meaning & Properties »»

Dalmatian stone is also called Dalmatian jasper, though it isn’t a jasper at all. Jasper has a conchoidal fracture and Dalmatian stone is much softer than jasper. Dalmation Jasper Meaning & Properties »»

Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony and is a microcrystalline quartz. As a chalcedony, carnelian is formed from the intergrowth of two silica minerals with differing crystal structures: quartz and moganite. Carnelian can be confused with jasper, which is usually considered a chalcedony.

Carnelian appears in a vibrant range of fire-orange reds to brown-reds and has a dull, waxy luster (as opposed to the vitreous quality of crystal quartzes such as amethyst). The reddish tints in the translucent stone are due to one of its ingredients: iron oxide. Carnelian Agate Metaphysical Properties and History »»

Ametrine is a combination of amethyst and citrine, which are both a variety of quartz. Amethyst is clear quartz with the presence of manganese, making it purple. Citrine is clear quartz with the presence of iron, making it golden yellow.

Quartzes (such as amethyst, citrine, ametrine and others) have been around for years and make up approximately 12% of the Earth’s crust. Ametrine Meaning and Physical Properties »»

Emerald is the traditional birthstone for May, but is also associated with the Cancer zodiac.

Genuine emeralds may include inclusions–referred to as “jardin,” a French word that means garden–which can cloud the stone. These inclusions are not considered flaws and indicate an emerald is genuine, not created in a lab. Emerald Metaphysical Meanings & Care »»

Tree agate is also known as dendritic agate. Dendrites are crystal inclusions that develop in foliage or tree branch-like patterns. In tree agate, these dendrites create a beautiful green dappling effect on a white base.

This type of agate is frequently mistaken for moss agate, but these stones have different mineral traces creating the unique green branch-like patterns. Tree Agate Metaphysical Properties & Jewelry Uses »»

Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest opaque gemstones in history–more than 6,500 years! This deep blue stone includes tiny flecks of mica, like a night sky full of stars.

Lapis lazuli is an intensely blue stone made of a deep blue lazurite, cloudy white calcite, sparkly pyrite and other minerals. This beautiful mixture of textures gives lapis lazuli its characteristic look. Lapis Lazuli Metaphysical Properties & Jewelry Design »»

Amethyst (pronounced AM-eh-thihst) is one of the most common and popular gemstone materials. This variety of quartz ranges in color from deep purple to pale lavender depending on the presence of manganese and iron.

Amethyst is a naturally-occurring macrocrystalline (meaning large crystal formations) variety of quartz that usually grows on the inside of agate geodes. Geodes containing amethyst crystals are formed when clay, silt, sand or gravel are deposited and compacted by running water. Amethyst Metaphysical Properties and Design Uses »»