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Howlite199 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.	Amazonite196 viewsAmazonite's name comes from the Amazon River, where these stones were originally thought to be found. Amazonite has been used as jewelry for over 3000 years. It is found in many places throughout the world.	Green Aventurine200 viewsThe most common form of Aventurine, The name aventurine derives from the Italian "a ventura" meaning "by chance". Aventurine is a form of quartz, characterised by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions that give it a shimmering or glistening effect termed "aventurescence".	Zebra Jasper222 viewsProduct of Mexico. Needs more info
Desert Jasper203 viewsDesert Jasper is also known as Polychrome Jasper. It was first discovered in the 21st century when prospectors were searching for another deposit of Ocean Jasper in Madagascar.	Sodalite212 viewsNamed by a Scottish chemist due to its high Sodium content, sodalite is mined in Canada, the US, Brazil and other countries. These stones come primarily from Brazil and Namibia.	Blue Lace Agate208 viewsBlue lace agate is a type of chalcedony, which is a variety of quartz.. It's a great calming stone and is mined in Namibia and Malawi, Africa.	Amethyst212 viewsAmethyst gets it's name from a Greek word meaning "not intoxicated" as the Greeks believed Amethyst helped keep one sober. Most Amethyst comes from South America or Madagascar, but the Thunder Bay area in Ontario, Canada has a notable Amethyst deposit.

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Zebra Jasper222 viewsProduct of Mexico. Needs more infoNov 19, 2025	Zebra Agate195 viewsProduct of Mexico, needs more infoNov 19, 2025	Yellow Jasper224 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 Jasper225 viewsAn earthy Jasper that occurs in nodules. Found in central Oregon, USNov 19, 2025
Unakite202 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 Shells211 viewsThese are fossilized shells which are found in Wyoming, USNov 19, 2025	Tree Agate199 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 Eye205 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