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Amazonite46 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.

Amethyst65 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.

Blue Aventurine52 viewsThe 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".

Blue Lace Agate52 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.

Blue Quartz51 viewsBlue quartz is a rarer form of quartz and is usually found near copper deposits. It is found in Austria, Great Britain, Namibia, Spain, and the United States

Botswana Agate61 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.

Carnelian62 viewsCarnelian is a form of Chalcedony which gets it's oranges and reds from iron oxide impurities. Carnelian can be found in many parts of the world including the US, Brazil and Madagascar.

Citrine49 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.

Clear Quartz48 viewsClear quartz is a transparent and colorless mineral made of silicon and oxygen. It is commonly found throughout the world. Quartz is able to conduct electricity under water.

Dallasite55 viewsDallasite is named after Dallas Road in Victoria, BC. Most deposits are found in the southern half of Vancouver Island. Dallasite is a fragmented volcanic composite of basalt, epidote, chlorite and other materials.

Dalmation Jasper47 views“Dalmatian jasper,” also known as “dalmatian stone,” is a popular decorative gemstone with a unique appearance resembling the spotted coloration of the Dalmatian dog breed. These articular stones come from Mexico.

Desert Jasper47 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.

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