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Welcome to our Crystal and Mineral Knowledge Hub, where science tradition and mindful practice come together. This space is dedicated to exploring the formation properties and cultural associations of crystals and minerals through Mineral Vault profiles and practical guides designed to encourage informed discovery and deeper understanding.

Go to our Mineral Guides for science based knowledge and the 'How to Guides' for spiritual practices.

Seraphinte Specimen

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Seraphinite: Mineral Profile, Formation and Chatoyant Structure

by Laura Konst
Seraphinite is a green variety of clinochlore within the chlorite group, recognised for its distinctive silvery white, feather like patterns and chatoyant effect. This Mineral Vault guide explores how Seraphinite forms through metamorphic processes, its physical and optical properties, and why it is valued within mineral collections.
Red Jasper Crystal

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Red Jasper: Mineral Profile and Geological Overview

by Laura Konst
Red Jasper is an opaque variety of microcrystalline Quartz known for its iron rich colouration and dense structure. This Mineral Vault guide explores how Red Jasper forms, its physical and chemical properties, key global localities, and its long standing use within mineral collections and historical contexts.
Fishtail Selenite Specimen

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Selenite Crystal Properties Formation and Mineralogical Profile

by Laura Konst
Selenite is a crystalline variety of gypsum formed through evaporitic processes in ancient saltwater environments. This mineral vault profile explores its formation physical properties crystal structure and historical context.
Hollandite in Quartz Specimen

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Hollandite: Meaning, Formation and Uses

by Laura Konst
Hollandite is a rare manganese oxide mineral most often found as striking inclusions within Quartz. Valued for its distinctive formation and traditional symbolic associations this guide explores how Hollandite forms where it is found and how it is used in mindful and educational crystal practices.
Caribbean Calcite Towers

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Caribbean Calcite: Meaning, Formation and Uses

by Laura Konst
Caribbean Calcite is a carbonate mineral known for its soft blue white and brown tones formed through a natural combination of Calcite and Aragonite. This guide explores its geological formation traditional associations and practical non medical uses in mindful crystal spaces.
Azurite Specimen

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Azurite: Exploring Formation, History and Uses

by Laura Konst
Azurite is a deep blue copper carbonate mineral valued for its vivid colour historical significance and natural association with Malachite. This guide explores its formation mineral characteristics and traditional uses within crystal study and mindful practices.
Blue Halite

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Blue Halite Mineral Guide: Formation Structure and Colour Origins

by Laura Konst
Blue Halite is a rare colour variety of Halite Sodium Chloride formed within ancient evaporite deposits. Its distinctive blue colour is caused by radiation induced structural changes within the crystal lattice rather than chemical impurities. This guide explores the mineralogical properties geological formation and care considerations that make Blue Halite a unique and fragile collector mineral.
Zeolite Crystal

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Zeolite Mineral Guide: Formation Structure and Volcanic Origins

by Laura Konst
Zeolite is a group of hydrated aluminosilicate minerals that form as secondary crystals within volcanic rock. Known for their open framework structures and cavity grown crystal habits, Zeolites provide important insight into low temperature hydrothermal processes in basaltic environments.
Fancy Jasper Crystal

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Fancy Jasper: Finding Peaceful Confidence and Creativity

by Laura Konst
The colour variations in Fancy Jasper are due to the presence of various mineral impurities during its formation, resulting in its distinctive multi-coloured appearance. It has been used by ancient cultures for its healing properties and is often associated with promoting tranquillity, balance, and emotional healing.
Hematite Crystal

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Hematite: Embrace the Grounding Forces

by Laura Konst
Its formation is typically found in sedimentary environments, often occurring as masses, botryoidal, reniform, or stalactitic formations. Hematite has been used for its protective properties, believed to shield the wearer from negative energies and help maintain balance in chaotic situations.
Green Onyx Egg

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Green Onyx: Find Your Inner Balance with the Soothing Energy

by Laura Konst
Green Onyx is a striking variety of Chalcedony, a form of Quartz known for its smooth, banded appearance and serene green hues. Green Onyx has been associated with strength and willpower, believed to imbue wearers with resilience and clarity.