Silicate
Amethyst
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz prized for its beauty and spiritual associations. It is widely used in jewelry and meditation.
Hardness 7Brazil
Rocks for Decorative Objects
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Use: decorative objects
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sedimentary
Bloodstone
Bloodstone is a dark green chalcedony with distinctive red spots, historically prized for its striking appearance and mystical associations.
Hardness 6.5–7India
Halide
Fluorite
Fluorite is a vibrant mineral known for its wide range of colors and cubic crystals. It is valued by collectors and used in various industries.
Hardness 4Namibia
Metamorphic
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a striking deep blue metamorphic gemstone prized for its intense color and historical significance. It has been valued for millennia in jewelry, art, and spiritual practices.
Hardness 5–5.5Afghanistan
metamorphic
Marble
Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone, renowned for its beauty and versatility in art and architecture.
Hardness 3–4Italy
extrusive
Obsidian
Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly, resulting in a smooth, glassy rock often found in dark colors.
Hardness 5–5.5Mexico
Phyllosilicate
Prehnite
Prehnite is a translucent green mineral prized by collectors and used in jewelry. It is often found in Namibia, Australia, and China.
Hardness 6–6.5Namibia
Quartz
Quartz (including Amethyst and Citrine)
Quartz is a versatile mineral found worldwide, with varieties like amethyst and citrine prized for their vibrant colors.
Hardness 7Namibia
metamorphic
Serpentinite
Serpentinite is a greenish metamorphic rock formed from ultramafic rocks, often with a slippery, waxy feel and mottled appearance.
Hardness 2.5–5India
Carbonate
Yellow Calcite
Yellow Calcite is a translucent yellow variety of the mineral calcite, valued for its gentle color and energy. It is popular in both decorative and metaphysical circles.
Hardness 3Mexico