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Botswana Agate59 viewsBotswana Agate—known for its fine, flowing pastel bands—forms in ancient volcanic lava flows, often shows “eye” patterns, is considered unusually protective in folklore, and is prized for its durability and soft, smoky colors.	Dragons Blood Jasper63 viewsDragon’s Blood Jasper—an Australian stone of deep green epidote streaked with red piemontite—gets its mythical name from its dragon-like colors and is prized for its bold patterns, toughness, and reputation as a stone of courage and vitality.	Thulite49 views The name “thulite” comes from the mythical island of Thule, which in legend includes Greenland, Iceland, and Norway. While it is the official gemstone of Norway, this particular Thulite comes from Southwestern British Columbia, Canada.	Howlite50 viewsHowlite was discovered near Windsor, Nova Scotia, in 1868 by Henry How, a Canadian chemist, geologist, and mineralogist. Howlite is often dyed to make it look like Turquoise.
Moss Agate58 viewsMoss agate is not actually a true agate, but rather a form of Chalcedony which gets it's green "moss" features from Chrome inclusions. This material comes from India.	Peach Moonstone54 viewsPeach moonstone is a feldspar that gets it's colour from a Potassium-Aluminum Silicate. This material comes from Brazil.	Citrine48 viewsCitrine is the yellow variety of quartz, and its name comes from the Old French word for lemon. Most Citrine on the market is actually heat treated Amethyst, which comes from Brazil. Citrine s also the November birthstone.	Leopardskin Jasper63 viewsLeopardskin, not a true Jasper, but actually a form of Rhyollite. This stone has been used since ancient times and is believed to have been used in the Middle East in the 5th century BC. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was used as an amulet to protect its wearer from danger. This stone comes from Mexico.

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Zebra Jasper65 viewsProduct of Mexico. Needs more infoNov 19, 2025	Zebra Agate41 viewsProduct of Mexico, needs more infoNov 19, 2025	Yellow Jasper55 viewsThis is a mix of Moukaite from Australia as well as locally found material from the Nechako area of British Columbia, CanadaNov 19, 2025	White Fir Jasper56 viewsAn earthy Jasper that occurs in nodules. Found in central Oregon, USNov 19, 2025
Unakite49 viewsIt was first discovered in the Unaka Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee in the U.S., which is where the name “unakite” comes from.Nov 19, 2025	Turritella Shells49 viewsThese are fossilized shells which are found in Wyoming, USNov 19, 2025	Tree Agate36 viewsIt's known as Tree Agate due to having green color bands like branches of a tree. The ancient Greeks even believed that tree agate could help with a good harvest if buried in fields. This agate comes to you from Brazil. Nov 19, 2025	Tiger Eye53 viewsTiger Eye is a form of Chalcedony that is famous for what is known as “chatoyancy” which is what gives it that silky wavy shimmering effect. This material comes from South Africa. Nov 19, 2025