Gemstone Blog — #SilverCove

Have you ever wondered why a diamond can scratch almost anything, while a piece of calcite can be scratched with a simple copper coin?

Discover why this brilliant metallic mineral has fascinated explorers, scientists, and collectors for centuries.

Learn the simple characteristics geologists and collectors use to identify minerals with confidence.

Discover how ordinary-looking rocks become home to some of nature's most spectacular crystal formations.

Discover how this stunning purple variety of quartz forms, what gives it its vibrant colour, and why it has captivated people for thousands of years.