http://cravencrystals.com Recent blog posts from my shop. en-US Calcite is practically everywhere, yet it rarely looks the same twice. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:36:32 -0500 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1532990451435/calcite-the-shape-shifting-mineral-that https://cravencrystals.com/post/1532990451435/calcite-the-shape-shifting-mineral-that?pub=1794591392 Fluorescent minerals remind us that there's more to a crystal than what we see in ordinary light. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:11:33 -0500 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1531507781094/fluorescent-minerals-the-rocks-that-glow https://cravencrystals.com/post/1531507781094/fluorescent-minerals-the-rocks-that-glow?pub=1794525093 Tourmaline is a wonderful reminder that nature doesn't need a paintbrush to create extraordinary colors and patterns. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:37:57 -0500 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1531091365942/tourmaline-the-remarkable-crystal-family https://cravencrystals.com/post/1531091365942/tourmaline-the-remarkable-crystal-family?pub=1794422277 Malachite has been appreciated by people for thousands of years, long before it became a popular material for modern jewelry and crystal collections. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:05:45 -0500 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1530721163446/malachite-the-beautiful-green-copper https://cravencrystals.com/post/1530721163446/malachite-the-beautiful-green-copper?pub=1794326745 A small piece of volcanic glass can carry an astonishing amount of human history! Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:58:15 -0500 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1530719154700/obsidian-the-volcanic-glass-that-isnt https://cravencrystals.com/post/1530719154700/obsidian-the-volcanic-glass-that-isnt?pub=1794326295 The next time you add a new treasure to your collection, take a peek at its Mohs rating. That little number might tell you more than you expect! Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:24:49 -0500 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1531695575303/the-mohs-hardness-scale-explained-why-a https://cravencrystals.com/post/1531695575303/the-mohs-hardness-scale-explained-why-a?pub=1794252289 Whether you're drawn to vibrant gemstones, unusual inclusions, or shimmering optical effects, there's always another little geological mystery waiting to be discovered. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:15:01 -0500 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1531674050801/why-do-crystals-have-different-colors https://cravencrystals.com/post/1531674050801/why-do-crystals-have-different-colors?pub=1794251701 Some of nature’s most beautiful surprises begin with an empty space. A geode is proof that sometimes the magic is happening where you can't see it. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:42:18 -0500 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1529549028496/geodes-how-nature-creates-a-crystal https://cravencrystals.com/post/1529549028496/geodes-how-nature-creates-a-crystal?pub=1793979738 Coral Jasper reminds us that nature is an exceptional artist, and occasionally its studio takes a few million years to finish a piece. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:35:01 -0400 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1509992074242/coral-jasper-ancient-oceans-earthly https://cravencrystals.com/post/1509992074242/coral-jasper-ancient-oceans-earthly?pub=1787762101 Understanding metals allows you to choose pieces that aren’t just beautiful, but intentional—crafted to match your lifestyle, your energy, and your story. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:34:33 -0400 https://cravencrystals.com/post/1479648279077/jewelry-metals-understanding-the https://cravencrystals.com/post/1479648279077/jewelry-metals-understanding-the?pub=1775669673