Crystals & Stones

Elbaite tourmaline specimen from Brazil — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Elbaite: The Stone of Expression, Creativity & Adaptable Growth
Elbaite is the lithium-rich, vividly colored member of the Tourmaline Group, a trigonal mineral known for strong color zoning and a Mohs hardness around 7.5. Explore its mineral science, Elba... Read more...
Representative almandine garnet specimen; photo by Robert M. Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Garnet: The Stone of Grounding, Commitment & Vitality
Explore Garnet, a diverse mineral group and January birthstone. Learn its mineral science, history, modern symbolic associations with grounding, commitment and vitality, care, and practical uses. Read more...