Crystal & Stones

Natural ruby corundum crystal specimen; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Ruby: The Stone of Vitality, Courage & Passionate Purpose
Ruby is the red gem variety of corundum, one of the hardest natural gemstones. Explore its mineral identity, chromium-related color, treatment-aware care, and modern associations with courage and vitality. Read more...
Natural red jasper, an opaque iron-rich microcrystalline silica material; James St. John, CC BY 2.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Red Jasper: The Stone of Grounding, Courage & Endurance
Red Jasper is an opaque red lapidary rock/material made largely of microcrystalline silica, commonly colored by iron oxides such as hematite. Learn its identity, care, and modern grounding traditions. Read more...
Polished natural Pietersite stone showing chatoyant blue, gold, and brown patterning; Maimaid, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Pietersite: The Stone of Courage, Perspective & Dynamic Change
Pietersite is a trade name for a brecciated, chatoyant quartz-rich gem material best known from Namibia and China. Learn what it actually is, how its swirling sheen forms, care, and... Read more...