Rocks
Explore the fascinating world of minerals, crystals, and meteorites. Each specimen tells a unique story of Earth's geological processes and cosmic history.
Labradorite
Found on the home page
Labradorite is a feldspar mineral that displays a distinctive play of colors called labradorescence. This optical phenomenon creates brilliant flashes of blue, green, yellow, orange, and red when light hits the stone at certain angles.
Background
My family had a reunion in Colorado when I was 23, where a lot of my family has moved over the years. My uncle took all of us to a Powwow and I saw labradorite for the first time. I was really blown away by the whole experience, and I got the labradorite as a souvanir from the trip. It has since become my favorite stone.
Labradorite (Polished)
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Another variety of labradorite showcasing different patterns and color play. Each piece of labradorite is unique in its display of spectral colors, making every specimen a one-of-a-kind natural artwork.
Moss Agate
Found on the about page
Moss agate is a form of chalcedony that contains mineral inclusions resembling moss or foliage. Despite its name, it doesn't contain organic matter but gets its appearance from green minerals like chlorite or hornblende.
Rutilated Smoky Quartz
Found on the blog page
Rutilated smoky quartz combines the grounding properties of smoky quartz with golden rutile needle inclusions. These hair-like inclusions of titanium dioxide create beautiful internal landscapes within the crystal.
Smoky Quartz
Found on the blog page (originally)
Smoky quartz is a variety of quartz that ranges in color from light gray to deep black. Its smoky color comes from natural radiation exposure during its formation process, creating its distinctive translucent appearance.
Pyrite
Found on the store page
Pyrite, also known as 'Fool's Gold,' is an iron sulfide mineral with a metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue. It forms in cubic crystals and has been used throughout history for its resemblance to gold.
Hecatolite Moonstone
Found on the dark mode
Moonstone is a variety of the feldspar-group mineral orthoclase. It exhibits a soft, watery appearance and a silvery-white reflection called adularescence, which appears to billow across the gem like moonlight on water.
Hecatolite Moonstone (Polished)
Found on the dark mode (originally)
A polished version of hecatolite moonstone, showcasing its smooth surface and enhanced adularescence. This polished stone highlights the natural beauty and unique patterns of the mineral.
Oligoclase Sunstone
Found on the light mode
Oligoclase sunstone is a variety of plagioclase feldspar that displays a shimmering effect known as aventurescence. This optical phenomenon is caused by the presence of hematite or goethite inclusions, giving the stone a warm, golden glow.
Sunstone
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Sunstone is a feldspar crystal that exhibits a spangled appearance due to inclusions of red copper, hematite, or goethite. This creates a warm, golden sparkle reminiscent of the sun's rays.
Marble
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Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. It forms when limestone or dolomite is subjected to heat and pressure deep within the Earth, transforming into this beautiful, often veined stone prized by sculptors and architects.
Marble Bust
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A polished marble bust, showcasing the intricate details and smooth finish characteristic of high-quality marble. This piece exemplifies the beauty and elegance of marble as a medium for sculpture.
Emerald
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Emerald is a precious gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl, colored green by trace amounts of chromium or vanadium. It has been treasured for over 4,000 years and is considered one of the four precious stones alongside diamond, ruby, and sapphire.
Background
When I was maybe 11, my dad took me to a quarry where you could dig for and sift for your own stones. Normally you would only find things like Micah or Quartz, but he snuck us into the seeded area where they plant raw unpolished gemstones for people to find. They told me it was an emerald, but it looks like a green pebble.
Granite
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Granite is a common type of felsic intrusive igneous rock that is granular and phaneritic in texture. It forms from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface and is composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Background
My sister and I would bicker a lot when we were kids but we got along. Occasionally we would all go up to main as a family, and my sister and I would play on the rock beaches. We found a large piece of granite that was shaped like an egg and decided it was magical. Needless to say we fought over it.
Pallasite Meteorite
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Pallasite meteorites are among the most beautiful and rare meteorites known. They consist of a nickel-iron matrix embedded with olivine crystals, creating stunning natural stained-glass patterns when polished and backlit.