Crystals & Stones

Sapphire (corundum) crystal from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. Photo by Robert M. Lavinsky / iRocks.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Sapphire: The Stone of Wisdom, Integrity & Enduring Clarity
A researched gemological and metaphysical guide to Sapphire—the non-red gem variety of corundum, Al₂O₃, Mohs hardness 9, September birthstone, and modern symbolic associations with wisdom, integrity, and clarity. Read more...
Blue sapphire crystal specimen — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Blue Sapphire: The Stone of Wisdom, Integrity & Clear Commitment
Blue Sapphire is gem-quality corundum, Al2O3, colored chiefly by trace-element interactions involving iron and titanium and prized for its Mohs hardness of 9. Explore its mineral science, treatment notes, historic... Read more...