Crystal & Stones

Natural perovskite crystal from Malenco Valley, Italy; Strickja, public domain — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Perovskite: The Stone of Structure, Adaptation & Forward Motion
Explore mineral Perovskite—CaTiO3—its history, structure, modern symbolism, and how it differs from the broader perovskite materials family. Read more...
Natural pectolite specimen from Millington Quarry, New Jersey; Rob Lavinsky, iRocks.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Pectolite: The Stone of Calm Structure, Clarity & Expression
Learn about Pectolite’s mineralogy, history, modern symbolism, and safe care for this relatively soft silicate. Read more...
Natural pearls showing nacreous aragonite; photograph by Tyler Houck — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Pearl: The Stone of Wisdom, Calm & Gentle Connection
Explore Pearl’s formation, history, modern symbolism, and the gentle care this organic gem requires. Read more...
Natural purple purpurite specimen from Sandamab pegmatite, Namibia; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Purpurite: The Stone of Purpose, Confidence & Bold Transformation
Purpurite is a purple manganese phosphate formed through alteration and oxidation of lithium-manganese phosphate minerals. Learn its geology, history, care, and modern associations with purpose and transformation. Read more...
Natural pollucite crystal from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Pollucite: The Stone of Clarity, Structure & Quiet Potential
Pollucite is a cesium-rich zeolite mineral that is usually colorless or white and can resemble quartz. Learn its mineral identity, name, care, and modern associations with clarity and quiet potential. 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...
Natural phosphosiderite specimen from Bull Moose Mine, South Dakota, USA; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Phosphosiderite: The Stone of Calm Reflection, Balance & Gentle Focus
Phosphosiderite is a hydrated iron phosphate known for purple, violet, pink, and other colors. Explore its mineral identity, history, care, and modern associations with calm reflection and gentle focus. Read more...
Natural deep-green pargasite crystal on marble from Ganesh, Hunza Valley, Pakistan; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Pargasite: The Stone of Grounded Strength, Adaptability & Deep Resolve
Pargasite is a calcium amphibole that commonly appears green, brown, or nearly black. Learn its mineral identity, naming history, care, and modern associations with grounded strength and adaptability. Read more...
Natural bright green pyromorphite crystals from the Schauinsland mining district, Germany; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Pyromorphite: The Stone of Focus, Boundaries & Deliberate Change
Pyromorphite is a dense lead chlorophosphate mineral of the apatite group, often forming vivid green or yellow crystals. Learn its geology, safe handling, and modern associations with focus and boundaries. Read more...
Natural pyrite crystal specimen from Huanzala Mine, Peru; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Pyrite: The Stone of Confidence, Protection & Prosperous Action
Pyrite is the brass-yellow iron sulfide known as fool’s gold and famous for metallic cubic crystals. Learn its geology, history, care, and modern associations with confidence, protection, and prosperity. Read more...
Natural prehnite specimen from Lonavala, Maharashtra, India; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Prehnite: The Stone of Calm Preparation, Intuition & Steady Readiness
Prehnite is a calcium aluminum silicate often found in pale green botryoidal or crystalline aggregates. Explore its geology, naming history, care, and modern associations with calm preparation and intuition. Read more...
Natural phenakite crystal from the Bauchi Plateau, Nigeria; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Phenakite: The Stone of Clarity, Focus & Elevated Perspective
Phenakite is a hard, often transparent beryllium silicate once easily mistaken for quartz. Learn its mineral identity, naming history, care, and modern metaphysical associations with clarity and focus. Read more...