Crystals & Stones

Natural morganite beryl crystal from Tourmaline Queen Mine, California; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Morganite: The Stone of Compassion, Love & Gentle Courage
Morganite is the pink to peach gem variety of beryl, prized for soft pastel color and excellent durability. Learn its gemology, history, care and modern symbolism of compassion and gentle... Read more...
Heliodor golden beryl specimen from Pakistan; photo by Géry Parent, public domain — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Heliodor: The Stone of Confidence, Clarity & Golden Purpose
Metaphysical PropertiesHeliodor is associated in modern crystal traditions with confidence, clarity, optimism, purposeful action, and recognizing personal value. These are contemporary metaphysical associations rather than scientifically established effects. Confidence —... Read more...
Goshenite crystal from Sichuan, China; photo by Géry Parent, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Goshenite: The Stone of Clarity, Simplicity & Open Perspective
Goshenite is the colorless variety of Beryl, Be3Al2(Si6O18), a hexagonal mineral with Mohs hardness 7.5–8 whose name comes from Goshen, Massachusetts. Explore its mineral science, variety history, modern symbolic associations... Read more...
Natural emerald crystal from Colombia — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Emerald: The Stone of Growth, Devotion & Heart-Centered Wisdom
Emerald is the vivid green gem variety of Beryl, Be3Al2Si6O18, colored chiefly by chromium and/or vanadium and recognized as May’s birthstone. Explore its mineral science, common fracture-filling treatments, ancient gem... Read more...
Beryl crystal specimen — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Beryl: The Stone of Vision, Adaptability & Clear Growth
Beryl is a beryllium aluminum silicate mineral that forms hexagonal crystals and includes famous gem varieties such as Emerald, Aquamarine, Morganite, Heliodor and Goshenite. Explore its mineral science, history, modern... Read more...
Aquamarine beryl crystal specimen — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Aquamarine: The Stone of Calm, Courage & Clear Communication
Explore Aquamarine, the green-blue to blue variety of beryl and a March birthstone. Learn its mineral science, sea lore, heat treatment, modern metaphysical traditions, care, and uses. Read more...