Gemstone Blog — crystal

They’re words we hear all the time—but minerals, crystals, and rocks aren’t actually the same thing.

Discover how Chrysocolla forms, what gives it its striking blue-green colour, where it is found, and why this remarkable copper mineral is treasured by collectors.

Discover how Rhodochrosite forms, what gives it its stunning pink colour, where the finest specimens are found, and why collectors treasure this remarkable manganese mineral.

Discover how Fluorite forms, what causes its incredible colours and fluorescence, where it is found, and why it is one of the world's most collected minerals.

Learn the difference between gem-grade and collector-grade minerals, how they’re evaluated, and why the distinction matters.