Crystals & Stones

Twinned chrysoberyl specimen; photo by Tom Epaminondas and Eurico Zimbres, CC BY-SA 2.0 Brazil — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Chrysoberyl: The Stone of Resilience, Focus & Prosperous Growth
Chrysoberyl is beryllium aluminum oxide, BeAl2O4, an orthorhombic gemstone mineral with Mohs hardness 8.5 that includes Alexandrite and cat's-eye varieties. Explore its mineral science, name history, modern symbolic associations with... 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...