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 Zebra Jasper70 viewsProduct of Mexico. Needs more info
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 Amethyst68 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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 Dragons Blood Jasper67 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.
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 Carnelian65 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.
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 Leopardskin Jasper65 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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 Smokey Quartz65 viewsThe colour of Smokey Quartz is caused by natural radiation reacting with the trace elements of aluminium within the stone, which actually takes millions of years. It is also the national gemstone of Scotland. This relatively common gemstone can be found in many parts of the world. These stones come from Brazil.
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 Milky Quartz64 viewsA transluscent white quartz, this material has been naturally rounded and harvested from the Fraser River in Southwest British Columbia.
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 Botswana Agate63 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.
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 Moss Agate62 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.
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 Mahogany Obsidian62 viewsMahogany obsidian, also known as mountain mahogany, is natural glass obsidian that has iron inclusions creating the mahogany colored stripes and swirls in it. This Obsidian comes from Oregon, US.
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 Red Jasper62 viewsRed jasper has been used as a stone of protection for thousands of years. This Jasper comes from the Chilliwack River Valley in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
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 Yellow Jasper60 viewsThis is a mix of Moukaite from Australia as well as locally found material from the Nechako area of British Columbia, Canada
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