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what is scepter quartz

"What is a Scepter Quartz? The 2026 guide to the 'King’s Stone'." Scepter Quartz is the "Stone of Sovereignty" in the mineral world. A rare and majestic formation where a...

where is flowerstone found

"Where is Vancouver Island Flowerstone actually found? The 2026 guide to the West Coast 'Bloom' Hunt." This is the ultimate question for local "rockhounds" and beachcombers. Because Flowerstone is a...

is tigers eye asbestos?

"Is Tiger’s Eye asbestos? The 2026 guide to the 'Safe' Fibrous Shield." This is one of the most common "safety" questions in the mineral world. Because Tiger’s Eye has a...

what is lapis

What is Lapis Lazuli?  Lapis Lazuli is the "Blue Gold" of the mineral world. A deep-blue metamorphic rock that has been prized since antiquity, it was once more valuable than...

is pyrite magnetic?

1. The Science: The Iron-Sulfide Paradox The reason Pyrite is generally non-magnetic comes down to its internal "atomic wiring." The Paired Electron Rule: Even though Pyrite is approximately 46% iron, its...

is obsidian a mineral?

"Is Obsidian a mineral? The 2026 guide to volcanic mineraloids." This is one of the most common questions in the geology world. To the casual collector, Black Obsidian looks like...