Gemstone Blog — Mineral History
Why Crystals Grow in Points, Cubes, or Clusters: The Science Behind Crystal Shapes.
Posted by Roxi Beaton on
One of the most common questions we hear is:
“Why do crystals grow in such different shapes?”
From points and prisms to cubes and clusters, crystal forms are dictated by atomic structure and geological conditions — not chance.
Dive into the science behind these natural patterns in our latest article:
👉 Why Crystals Grow in Points, Cubes, or Clusters
Why Minerals Matter: The Modern Uses of Earth’s Crystals in Technology & Industry
Posted by Roxi Beaton on
Did you know your phone, your car, and even renewable energy systems rely on crystals?
Minerals aren’t just beautiful — they’re essential to the technology that powers our world.
Discover how Earth’s natural building blocks keep modern life running in our newest LinkedIn article:
👉 Why Minerals Matter: The Modern Uses of Earth’s Crystals in Technology & Industry
Becoming Citrine: The History of Heat Treating in Brazil
Posted by Melissa Robak on
The history of Citrine is so much bigger than the world we think of today. To understand and appreciate this beautiful stone, we must take a step back in time, to before the mineral industry existed in many parts of the world.