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What's the Difference: Jade, New Jade, Bowenite and Serpentine
There is an awful lot of misrepresentation of these minerals online. It's no wonder though, as jade has been prized for thousands of years for its beauty and durability.
What's the Difference: Natural vs. Synthetic Malachite
Malachite is a popular gemstone often used in jewellery and decorative items. While natural malachite is formed over thousands of years through a natural process, synthetic malachite can be created...
What's the difference between minerals, crystals, gemstones and rocks?
While they may seem like interchangeable terms, they actually have distinct characteristics that set them apart. In this blog post, we'll explore each of these terms and what makes them...
What's the Difference: Pink Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Pink Quartz
You may have come across these names and wondered why there are three different names for a pink coloured quartz crystal. We'll take a deeper dive into why they're different.
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